Who you will be reporting to makes a huge difference to the next stage of your career. We all spend a significant time at work and the biggest impact on our psychological and mental health will be your boss and colleagues. The saying goes, ‘People don’t quit their jobs, they quit their boss’. We have [...]
Navigating the complexities of career transitions can be emotionally taxing. When offered career support, many individuals shy away due to various emotional barriers. However, setting aside these emotions and seeking the guidance of a professional career coach can be transformative. Here are five compelling reasons why you should consider accepting this assistance: Objective Perspective [...]
Our world is allowing us to become more and more disconnected from each other. In Japan they call this ‘hikikomori’ (derived from the verb hiki “to withdraw” and komori “to be inside”) which was coined in 1998 by Japanese psychiatrist Professor Tamaki Saito. The technology, pace and complexity of the world is increasing at a [...]
“Life is never made unbearable by circumstances, but only by lack of meaning and purpose.” Viktor Frankl Viktor Frankl wrote this after enduring extreme circumstances, but the key to the quote, I believe, is that having meaning and purpose leads to a better life. With medical advances and healthier lifestyles, our lifespans are ever [...]
There is nothing more frustrating than seeing a great team member promoted for their outstanding technical skills but fail to develop their interpersonal skills and underperform in their new role. We see it every day. Sometimes it presents itself in different formats, it’s a promotion that isn’t working out, it’s a change in [...]
What do you want to be and why? What do you want to be when you grow up? The universal question we were all asked or have asked ourselves. I think it all comes down to SIX things: Time Focus Fit (personality, values, behaviour) Opportunity Passion Goals We are all unique in some [...]
Every time we buy a new appliance or a piece of equipment, it comes with a manual. The more complex the gear, the more extensive the manual. Now days, not only do you have a manual, but you have access to a huge amount of information on social media adding to the richness of information [...]
At 60, I decided to take on a personal challenge, 160 km over 8 days climbing and descending the equivalent of Mt Fuji. Yes, I took on a section of the Bibbulmun Track. A beautiful part of the country and the perfect way to self-discovery. I admit up front, I took the challenge [...]
People are resilient, there is no doubt about that, look back in history and read about the struggles and suffering people have endured. So, the question is “given we are living in probably the most stable, safe, and balanced environment in the history of mankind, why are we suffering mental health issues at an alarming [...]
Ever notice how some people sail through life seemingly without a care and others get hooked or caught up on something along the way and appear to be stuck. As Heraclitus said “The Only Thing That Is Constant Is Change” and some people have trouble accepting that fact. If Heraclitus said this over 2,500 years ago, [...]
Dr Susan Roberts says: