THE BLOG

When Your Work Misaligns with Your Values: A Hidden Driver of Burnout
When your values are out of alignment with your work, it can have a bigger impact than most people realise – not just on your job satisfaction, but your mental health and energy levels too. Here’s what I see in coaching and what the data shows.

Why I Wouldn’t Trade 60 for 20 – a Reflection on Ageing, Purpose, and Freedom
As I celebrate a milestone birthday, I’ve been reflecting on ageing – and why I wouldn’t trade 60 for 20. This piece explores the relief, freedom, and deeper enjoyment that can come with growing older – especially when you stop striving.

Mid Career Crisis? Why an Unsettled Feeling Might Be a Good Sign
If you’re waking up dreading the day ahead, feeling drained by work that once felt fine, you might be experiencing a ‘mid career crisis’.

Career Identity Crisis: Why You Fall out of Love with Your Job
Wondering why you don't feel excited by the work you used to love? A career identity crisis is common. Here's why career identity shifts...

Removing Flexible Work Arrangements a Leap Backwards for Women
A huge factor in turning career enjoyment around is flexible work arrangements - the ability to design a work life that works for you.

Feeling Stuck at Work & No Time or Energy to Find a Better Job?
These are the reasons you're feeling stuck at work, and here's how to get clear on what drains you and how to change your situation...

Reframing the Midlife Crisis for Personal Growth & Self-Discovery
The midlife crisis is not just a cliché – it's common for people in their 40s and 50s. It can lead to significant personal growth and self-discovery...

Career Success Factors & How to Redefine Success
Of the many career success factors, there is one that will help you get back in the driving seat by redefining what career success looks like.

How Would You Rate Your Career Wellbeing?
Career wellbeing is knowing this ONE thing so you can be mindful and aware of your decisions, not letting 'shoulds' and fears rule your actions.

Should I Quit My Job? These 2 Questions Will Help You Decide
When a client tells me they really thought about the question, "Should I quit my job?" and then did, it makes my day! Here's why...

The Cost of Always Putting Others First
When a breast cancer scare forced me to re-evaluate how I approached work and self-care, I was surprised by my instinct to prioritise clients over my health. This post is a personal reflection on the cost of people-pleasing – and why setting boundaries is essential if we want to thrive, not just cope.

Career Wellbeing Quiz – Online, Free
If you're unhappy in your job but can’t put your finger on where the dissatisfaction is coming from, try my career wellbeing quiz – it's online & free!

What To Do If You Lose Your Job
I was asked to appear on TVNZ’s Breakfast show recently to give people advice about what to do if they lose their job in a recession.
This was in advance of the latest GDP figures being released. Fortunately the economy was in better shape than predicted – so no recession – but there are still fears of job losses as businesses struggle, and with an election looming and major public service cuts promised should the current opposition party win on the day…