As you may already know, we have spent some time isolating as someone in my daughter’s bubble has unfortunately contracted Covid19. We had brilliant support from school and home-schooling went really well, we had more than enough to keep her busy. Both of my girls were home with me as my eldest is not oldContinue reading “Finally Released”
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Process or Initiative
Taking initiative, being an intrapreneur/ entrepreneur has gained even more importance during the time in Covid19 where many businesses have to change what they do in order to survive. The tradition in big companies means that you need to have an established process to follow. These processes don’t just tell you what to do, theyContinue reading “Process or Initiative”
When everything comes together
My most memorable interview was when I argued with the hiring manager. Not arguing as in falling out, but having a professional debate that was quick-fire, responsive and to the point. It didn’t feel like any interview I ever had and I got the job. I interviewed not knowing anything about this hiring manager exceptContinue reading “When everything comes together”
Thinking Big or Thinking Small
Whether you think big or think small; all add value to a business. Usually, the concept of thinking small is seen as a poor quality in a leader and everyone is encouraged to ‘Think Big!’. It’s wrong- both add so much value. If everyone is a big thinker, you will never get through the detailContinue reading “Thinking Big or Thinking Small”
Getting your hands dirty
My children love to get their hands dirty and barefoot in the soil. It’s an earlier trip to the park today as the lovely heatewave means midday is just too hot! As business leaders, we are encouraged to coach, mentor, give the team space to deliver but how often do we really get our handsContinue reading “Getting your hands dirty”
Grateful good or Grateful Bad
We are always taught to be grateful leaders at work. I try to treach my children to be grateful… but when does gratefulness become a bad thing for business? There are some people in companies that are so grateful to have a job that it means they avoid any entrepreneurship activities. They keep doing theContinue reading “Grateful good or Grateful Bad”
Being a Chicken mum
We have had a busy morning doing our usual park games, sandwiches in the park and back home by 13:00. I was flat out tired as I had spent the previous evening de-cluttering wardrobes after the girls had one to bed. My eldest asked me to run up the stairs to close her top buttonContinue reading “Being a Chicken mum”
Celebration or Appreciation
One of the major aspects at work and in life is recognising achievements to make people feel appreciated. The question how far do you go from recognition to celebration in order to engage your teams or your children? Watching the children grow up, they achieve so much such as first tooth, sitting up, first steps,Continue reading “Celebration or Appreciation”
Taking the Plunge- A Career Driven Moment
I’ve always been ambitious. Not in the ruthless way that you see in Hollywood’s depiction of corporate life! Career driven and ambitious, nonetheless! I have decided to take a career break to spend time with my two lovely daughters. Covid-19 working from home meant that I was torn between many things, and primarily my children.Continue reading “Taking the Plunge- A Career Driven Moment”
Skills Repeat 