THE BLOG

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 Career 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 Danger of Being a People-Pleaser, Thanks to My Health Scare.
I am still surprised at my immediate response to a health scare. It brought home in a visceral way the danger of being a people-pleaser.

Career Wellbeing Quiz - Online, Free! By a Top Career Coach.
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…