After doing a bit of a 'Marie Kondo' on all things digital at Tracy Short & Co HQ it struck me that career coaching is a decluttering process (or can be).
Whilst I’m no wardrobe clearing expert I do know a thing or two about careers.
Like Kondo, I won’t do it for you but I will give the guidance, support and accountability needed to get the job done.
Read MoreIt’s the beginning of a new year – one of the best times to create fresh plans.
I’m excited about that – are you?
Working with a my career coaching client always feels exciting.
Something about shedding the old, outdated ways and thinking. It's a bit like a snake shedding its skin to allow for more growth.
But even if you’re not working with a coach you can still set the wheels in motion for change and growth.
Have you ever tried coaching yourself?
Read MorePersonal brand is the one thing that will make you stand out in a crowded industry and marketplace. No matter what you’re offering, your personal brand is the thing making you unique, memorable and all-round awesome.
And the beauty of personal brand is that you can cultivate one.
Read MoreIf you’ve got questions about what I do and how I can help you please do ask. Some of the FAQs are here…
Read MoreThe Summer Shape-up was created specifically for people who want to give their career a boost over the summer (while everyone else is in holiday mode).
And it can give you an edge.
Read MoreWe all know that networking is important but finding the right type of networking event isn’t always easy – and who’s got loads of time on their hands to do it?
It’s particularly hard for introverts and anyone who doesn’t enjoy meeting strangers in what can often be a fairly fake situation.
If you’re anything like me you’re probably quite fussy too, so that makes it even harder.
Read MoreYou’ve probably seen couture garments beautifully displayed in exhibitions but have you ever got up close?
Read MoreI’m not breaking any secrets when I say that people generally find talking about redundancy quite difficult. The same applies to jobs that didn’t quite work out.
It’s not so much that it ‘looks bad on the CV’. It’s more of a problem when it comes to talking about it at interviews and meetings.
Read MoreWhen I asked style and confidence coach Loulou Storey for her tips on how to create a great work wardrobe, where to shop, and how to put together a great look for an interview, she said to start with the clothes that you already own.
She's down-to-earth and practical. I like her type of advice.
“Start with your knicker drawer.”
“Get rid of three things a day.”
“Go shopping with a list.”
Read MoreNot everyone can be a style icon. But how you dress for work does matter.
If you look good, you feel good – and they both have an impact on your success.
Read MoreBack at work and planning your next holiday?
There’s nothing like a break to remind you that you really are ready for a new challenge or a change of scenery.
Maybe it’s just a touch of the back-to-work blues?
But what if it’s something more serious?
Groundhog day?
Stuck in a rut?
What if you’ve lost your mojo?
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