Read my latest insights about all things career development and the future of work.
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Supporting people navigate the tricky world of work and why it’s important to me
Lately, I've been immersed in crafting the copy for my new website—a task that’s turned out to be more than just a marketing exercise. It’s been an opportunity to revisit the core reasons why I started Positive Prospects in the first place. Reflecting on the journey...
Unlock Your Team’s Potential: Mastering Career Week Essentials
Are you ready to enhance your team's career experience? In this newsletter, we'll explore the essential steps to organizing an impactful Career Week for your team. As an experienced Career Coach who has both organised career weeks in former companies including Google,...
Improving career confidence
I thought we could delve into one of my favorite topics this week; work confidence. It's something I am really passionate about as I have first-hand experience with how a lack of confidence can affect us at work, and it's something that I see holding my clients back...
‘I cried so much I had to be sent home’: Why being emotional at work is still such a taboo
This is taken from an article I contributed to in the Irish IndependentJournalist: Meg WaltersFri 30 Jun 2023Love it or hate it, Sex and the City was one of the first shows on TV that tackled the subtleties of contemporary sexism. In a quietly groundbreaking episode,...
He takes long lunches and has a new ‘family emergency’ every week — what can I do about my lazy colleague?
This is taken from an article I contributed to in the Irish Independant recently. Journalist: Katie ByrneQuestionI work as part of a small team in a large tech company. It’s a demanding role, made even harder by the fact that one of my colleagues is extremely lazy. He...
Career Exploration: The Best Possible Self Exercise
Have you ever struggled to set career goals, or perhaps you would like to equip your team with tools to manage their own careers? If so, this newsletter includes a really powerful exercise you can use. I first became aware of it during my Masters in Coaching...
Workplace Wellbeing: Relax and let holidays do their job
importance of taking holidays and switching off from work
5 reasons to see a career coach
Embarking on a journey to find the right career path can be both exciting and overwhelming. We all desire fulfillment and success in our professional lives, but sometimes we need a little guidance to navigate through the complexities. That's where a career coach comes...
I’ve been thinking about career success
Today, I want to dive into a topic that's been on my mind lately, and I believe it's something we can all relate to: the meaning of success. So, grab a cup of coffee, and let's have a chat about finding our own paths to success.You know, it's easy to get caught up in...
How to build a sustainable career
A sustainable career allows you to flexibly manage where and how you work. It also aligns with your purpose & values and lastly, frees you from the risks of burnout.
My top tip for interview preparation
Interview preparation tips
Ditch the boring, heard-it-before advice— let’s get real on truly owning your career.
