In the last week I've had two very clear examples of how NOT to network. Example 1: You accept a connection invite from someone online because they look interesting, they're ...

Meetings can take up a huge chunk of your working day, your week and your month. Manage your meetings and you'll be managing your time better. You don't have to ...

Many working mums (and dads) can find themselves torn between their work and their home life. They feel guilty when they're at work that they should be spending time with ...

A study has shown that birdsong can help us de-stress quicker.  That's why so many relaxation CDs include birdsong and sounds of nature - running water, wind in the trees, ...

I had a call recently from someone who is running their own business but working long hours, giving up their evenings and weekends and putting a lot of time into ...

Based on personal experience and observations of businesses I've worked with. Marketing - I know I struggled when I first started, never having done it before. I've done a huge ...

If you want to achieve something - you're far more likely to do so if you've made yourself accountable. At the beginning of the year - along with 25% of ...

While much of the business world is still male dominated, it is changing, slowly.  Women have been in the workplace for less time than men and still earn less - ...

When I send out my monthly newsletter, it's interesting to see the variety of 'Out of Office' messages that come back. Some are more helpful than others. They vary from ...

A recent study shows that working in open plan offices reduces performance and increases fatigue. It's not an easy environment in which to be productive. Easy to put up, easy ...