The Blog
Careers aren’t always straightforward, and the bits that are hardest to navigate don't have obvious answers. These posts are to help with those bits - the uncertainty, the stuckness, and the tricky transitions.
This isn’t the place for 5-step plans or templates, because that’s not my style. I’m more about sharing thoughts that you can use to find your way, advice that hopefully feels a bit more real, and perspectives and tips to help you pause and find your feet when things feel up in the air.
This week I’ve been working on a career niggle with a couple of clients. Something that’s been on their mind for a while that hasn’t gone away. A niggle sounds small but, like a tiny stone in your shoe, it can be persistent, annoying, and distracting. At some point it demands attention – we have […]
September 10, 2026
You thought this job would be different – it seemed better than the last one. But here you are again, looking for something else. That’s not a bad thing – most people have lots of possible fits, so moving around and trying things out can help us find direction. But at some point it can […]
August 11, 2026
You’ve seen a job you want to apply for. There’s no time to waste – get your CV ready, draft a cover letter, tackle the application questions. But are you ready? Have you thought about how to craft an application that makes it easier for organisations to shortlist you? Here’s how to use the job […]
June 23, 2026
Getting stuck or stalled on one thought happens quite a lot in careers. When it’s groundhog day in your head and it starts to drive you a bit mad. Often the thought circling will be something like ‘I’m stuck in my career. I don’t know what to do next, but this isn’t working for me’. […]
June 23, 2026
