Stop applying for jobs you don’t want
Hey you – step away from that panic job application. You don’t want that role. Here’s 5 personal values to consider for future decisions and career pivots.
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How I invested £15k in my health, relationships and careers
In 2023 I invested £15,000 in my health, relationships and career. Here’s how it broadened my opportunities and helped me successful career pivot.
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Why I took a large pay cut to career pivot
I took a 40% pay cut when I left my school leadership role. Find out how it changed my life for the better.
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Trailblazers: Women Leading the way. Best panel event I’ve been to this year.
“If you want a friend in politics get a dog.” Lessons from a great panel event Last week I was working in Manchester on Wednesday and Leamington Spa on Thursday. I had several hours’ train travel ahead and realised that I’d booked a ticket for an event on Tuesday in London ages ago. On Sunday […]
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Specialising vs diversifying
Don’t be the best in one world. Be pretty decent in a few.
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How to hold useful meetings that people thank you for at the end
Have you ever been in a meeting that you felt was boring and utterly pointless? Read on to find out how to hold meetings that are useful and that your attendees actually enjoy.
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How to say no without offending or feeling guilty
Do you find it hard to say ‘no’ at work? Here are 7 ways to say ‘no’ in a professional setting and still maintain relationships.
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We can’t all be outliers but we can learn to have influence
High profile examples of breaking the glass ceiling don’t mean permanent change for all of us. Learning the techniques of influence may be a way to continue to push things forward.
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How to negotiate salaries- for teachers
Salary negotiation isn’t just for people on 6 figure salaries or in ridiculous tech or finance jobs. In my experience teachers can negotiate salaries too.