Its source, Its power (the title and sub-title from an essay by Joan Didion)I’ve lived my life by the belief that respect is the greatest gift you can give to a fellow human being.But recently, I’ve been questioning whether I’ve given myself that same gift of respect — the gift of self-respect.You see, when Covid hit, I developed a bad habit of working non-stop. I’d published my first book and accompanying workbook — Your WorkLife Your Way, just... more

You Plan Your Great Escape - That’s What!A Case Study: Niamh’s Story:Your very existence is threatened when you’re not living your WorkLife true to who you really are, as Niamh painfully realised.Niamh had worked in Employment Law for three years. She had chosen law as a profession because she believed by helping people, she could play her part in making the world a better place. This was important to Niamh. She chose this particular area of law because she wanted to help to... more

But, Along With Your Motivated Abilities, Knowing How To Go It Alone Is Also The Secret To Getting ThereA Case Study: Andreas’s Story:Andreas had experienced severe burnout in his position as a recruitment consultant within the insurance industry. He had been working long hours. Not only had there been excessive demands on his time, but there had also been unreasonable demands for the people he was expected to recruit. They, too, were expected to work long hours and do whatever... more

And a Reminder of How What You’ve Accomplished in the Past Can Help You in the Present to Create the Future You Aspire ToEvery year since 2011, I’ve had a Jack Vettriano calendar hanging on my wall.The reason for this is two-fold:I like his work.I like the story behind how he became an artist.The Story of the Artist Behind The Calendar - Jack Vettriano Born in 1951, Jack Vettriano is an entirely self-taught artist. A Scotsman of Italian descent, he left school at sixteen to... more