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When women come to me wanting to develop their leadership potential, the first thing I ask is, do I have permission to challenge them.

This is a fundamental precept of coaching - a willingness to be open to feedback.

Step 1 in developing your career or role in an organisation - is to understand...

If you work in the arts or creative sector, you are more than likely a freelancer, contractor or working in a mid or small to medium enterprise. This gives you great flexibility and freedom, but you can miss out on some of the benefits of corporate life.

While perks have been cut in recent times,...

How good are you at recognising the signs that you need to change something?

I believe I am pretty good at some: when my computer crashes after 5pm, it’s time to go home; when the dog tries to jump on the table it’s time for a walk; and when I am regularly falling asleep on the couch...

I did a one-day workshop with the wonderful Joanna Maxwell at Work in Colour on creative thinking. She promised lots of insights into how to access your own creativity and inspire creativity in groups, and she delivered.

I booked the workshop after a few weeks' holiday, feeling the need to get a...

I know I am overdue for a holiday when I stare wistfully at the departure board at the airport and  imagine that I am boarding a plane for a long-haul flight. When the longing for far-off adventure includes the tedium of a 24-hour plus journey, I know it is time to pack a suitcase and go...