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Turning Your Hobby into a Career: The Pros and Cons
H ave you ever dreamed of turning a hobby into a full-time career? If so, you’re not alone. After all, who wouldn’t want to make a living...
Feb 242 min read
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"If you can't be with the one you love, love the one you're with"*
Yes, these are song lyrics about romantic relationships, but they can also be applied to your work situation. This is a little reminder...
Feb 122 min read
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Feel like you're ready to make a career change?
Are you feeling stuck in your current job or industry? Are you considering making a career change, but unsure where to start? In this...
Jan 291 min read
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Being a GP almost killed me
"All I remember, everyone just turned in my direction and looked at me. And I thought, oh my goodness, I'm going to kill myself here." ...
Jan 281 min read
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Why making a midlife career change could be just right for you!
For many the thought of making a career change in midlife can feel daunting. You may wonder if it’s too late, if you have the energy, or...
Jan 283 min read
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Career breaks?
Me on my career break when I was a new mum and expecting my second child I know a thing or two about those. People take/end up in career...
Jan 151 min read
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What to do when you don’t know what to do...
When you’ve been out of work for a while (voluntarily or involuntarily) and you’re wanting to get back into work, it can sometimes be...
Jan 132 min read
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At a Career Crossroads? Here’s what you can do.
Finding yourself at a career crossroads can feel both daunting and exciting. Perhaps your work no longer brings you joy, or you’re...
Jan 62 min read
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From NHS GP to Sand Artist - Claire's Inspiring Journey
Sometimes things fall apart, and end up even more beautiful when put back together. Just like Kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing...
Dec 28, 20241 min read
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My journey from IT to NHS ambulance driver
"I worked in IT since I was 18, starting off as a Junior Programmer, until I finished my IT career in December 2016 (30 year career). I...
Dec 10, 20247 min read
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Reasons why NHS staff are worried about quitting their jobs
Despite the challenges faced by the National Health Service (NHS), many staff remain steadfast in their roles. While burnout,...
Dec 9, 20242 min read
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What I wish all job seekers knew!
If you’re currently #opentowork , I think you’ll really get a lot of value out of this conversation with Darren Bush . He’s the latest...
Dec 4, 20241 min read
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Oli Christie's Career Transformation: From Advertising to Gaming and Beyond
In this episode of 'Your Big Career Move', host Yesim Nicholson sits down with Oli Christie to explore his remarkable career evolution....
Nov 21, 20241 min read
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How does career coaching actually work?
Career coaching is all about helping people find their spark and reach their potential. Think of a coach as a supportive guide who walks...
Nov 14, 20241 min read
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Just tell me what to do
Recently a client said to me “just tell me what I should do”. I have to be honest that sometimes it is tempting to tell a client exactly...
Oct 10, 20242 min read
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Q: Why would you spend money on your least happy, least productive staff members?
A: Because they’re costing your organisation the most money. One way to “deal” with underperformers is to “manage them out”. But what...
Oct 3, 20242 min read
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What's so funny?
During our coaching session recently, Tom* and I ended up laughing at something totally silly. It wasn’t even that funny. But we...
Sep 30, 20242 min read
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The 2 biggest factors to impact your happiness
“By far the 2 choices that will either impart upon me the greatest happiness or the greatest misery is choice of spouse and choice of...
Sep 12, 20241 min read
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Life beyond redundancy
Life beyond redundancy
Jun 20, 20242 min read
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What does success mean to a 32 year old?
If you're over the age of 32, can you cast your mind back to when you were that age? What were you doing? What would your definition of...
May 25, 20241 min read
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