Blogs

Heard the one about the client who emails on a Saturday at 11 o’clock at night?  If you’re on the receiving end, and it comes with a big red exclamation mark, it’s no joke! In fact, navigating the intricacies of client relationships and working out how contractors...

In the dynamic world of contracting, where demands are high and uncertainties abound, harnessing the services of a life coach can offer invaluable support and guidance. I’ve worked with many clients, who have found coaching helped them unblocked their thoughts,...

Navigating the intricate world of contracting often presents a myriad of challenges, not least of which are the stressful contractual situations that can arise. I know that many of my Contractor Clients find this an area that crops up more often than not.  So, it's...

Interest rates rose in August 2023 for the 15th month in a row to 5.2%, the highest base rate since April 2008. Granted, it’s not the opening line you’d perhaps expect from me, a life coach, but the rising cost of living is affecting all of our livelihoods, even...

I’ve worked for over 20 years in small and large organisations. I’ve worked with a variety of stakeholders, from the most senior to those who were contracting or consulting in the firms, as well as front line customers and clients. I know what it’s like to work...

Contractors might not blink at it because they’re such dab hands at ‘WFH,’ but a new study shows that fully remote working can reduce productivity by 10%-20%. I think I’m inclined to agree that if you’re fully remote (‘hybrid-working’ emerged in the study as the...

If you saw the Rishi Sunak article in the Metro will have had a bit of a giggle at the headline “Rishi explains his love for Jilly Cooper novels: 'You need escapism in your life.'”  For those who haven’t read any of the Jilly Cooper books (I have actually read some...

As the days get shorter and we move into the autumn-winter months, with the temperature dropping and fireplaces taking on a more inviting glow, studies show that our intake of alcohol tends to increase. Potentially, you could be more susceptible than most. As a...

If you could prevent talent walking out the door would you?   Prevention is better than cure.  We say this, but do we actually do it? We live in the world where we tend to be reactive rather than proactive, we’re all busy, but when you’re supporting someone going...

Contractors have likely had their fill of hiring managers, agencies and clients harping on about ‘professional development.’ But the sort of learning I’d advocate -- ultimately about one’s self -- is a touch different, with touching and different rewards...