Think about the last time you struggled with something at work. Did you ask for help, or did you spend hours trying to figure it out alone? Most of us default to the second option. We’ve been taught – sometimes explicitly, often implicitly – that asking for help signals incompetence. Capable people, we believe, work [Read more…]
Let’s be honest: the start of a new year doesn’t always feel as energising as it’s supposed to (Blue Monday, anyone?). The festive season is a distant memory, the days are still short, and that burst of “new year energy” everyone promised seems to have lasted about three days. If you’re finding it difficult to [Read more…]
If January’s bank statements have left you feeling anxious, you’re in good company. The post-Christmas squeeze affects most households, and the financial hangover can linger well into the new year. But here’s something important to understand: feeling stressed about money doesn’t mean you’re bad with money. It often just means nobody ever taught you the [Read more…]
The start of a new year is a popular time to reassess your career, so if you’re considering a fresh start, you’re joining millions of others doing the same. But if you haven’t been through the job search process for a few years, it’s worth knowing that the hiring landscape has shifted significantly. Some changes [Read more…]
In our recent post ‘Stop Fighting with AI’, we explored how better prompts get better answers – adding context, being specific, and demanding structure. But there’s another way AI can help that goes beyond getting tasks done: it can help you actually understand things you find confusing. You’re in a meeting or training session. [Read more…]