Let’s be honest – when that meeting invite pops up, your first thought probably isn’t “fantastic!” Most of us see meetings as time thieves, creativity killers, and the reason we’re doing actual work at 7pm. But what if the problem isn’t meetings themselves, but how we approach them? Think about it this way. Meetings are [Read more…]
A-Level results landed earlier this week, and while teenagers across the country nervously await their futures, there’s another group who should be paying attention: adult learners who’ve been thinking “what if?” for far too long. The clearing process starting this week isn’t just for school leavers – it’s an open door for anyone ready to [Read more…]
Ever found yourself drowning in commitments you never wanted to make? You’re not alone. Many professionals struggle with saying no, and workplace experts increasingly recognise that this inability to set boundaries is a major contributor to burnout and decreased productivity. In today’s collaborative workplace, where being a “team player” feels mandatory, learning to decline requests [Read more…]
This article is part of a series exploring key lessons from influential books—works that offer valuable insights into personal growth, productivity, and professional development. Whether you’re revisiting a familiar favourite or discovering these ideas for the first time, we’ll uncover practical wisdom that remains relevant today. The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss sparked [Read more…]
Those brief chats by the coffee machine or the pre-meeting banter might seem like wasted time, but leadership development experts highlight that professionals who excel at casual workplace conversations tend to advance faster and report higher job satisfaction. In our hybrid work world, where spontaneous corridor conversations have become rare, mastering the art of meaningful [Read more…]
That smart device in your pocket? It’s packed with career-boosting features most of us never touch. While we’re all experts at scrolling social media and sending messages, workplace productivity gurus suggest we’re using maybe 10% of our phones’ professional potential. From built-in tools that can transform meetings to features that streamline your workday, your smartphone [Read more…]
Don’t have time for a complete CV overhaul? You’re not alone. Here are 5 quick updates you can make to your CV in under an hour that could dramatically improve your chances of landing that interview. Replace tired phrases with real examples Are you a “results-driven team player” with “excellent communication skills”? So is [Read more…]
If you ever feel like you’re running on a career treadmill – working hard but not really getting anywhere – you’re far from alone. In one survey, only 17% of British workers claim to love their job, and 27% think they would be happier in a different line of work. Yet despite these figures, [Read more…]
The alarm goes off. You grab your phone, scroll through emails, and suddenly you’re running late again. Sound familiar? Many of us stumble through our mornings on autopilot, then wonder why we feel behind all day. Yet some people seem to have boundless energy and get more done before 9 am than most of us [Read more…]