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…]