Career and Leadership Advice
My risky career move in my 20s
There is a lot of pressure when you are young and in your 20s to plot your career and get on the first rung of the ladder. Read on to find out how my career started in the least likely of places.
How the Practice of Inner Dynamics Can Help Your Career
Inner dynamics looks inward, to the thoughts and feelings you may not even realise are holding you back. Learn about Angela’s journey of self-discovery to unlock her hidden potential.
Conquering Stress in the Workplace
Wellington-based accountant Michelle talks about her experience with career coaching and how it has helped her banish anxiety and stress at work.
Taking Charge of Your Career
You can chart your own course for career success. Be inspired by Pam, a legal eagle, who established her own practice and is now living her best life.
Creating a Career You Love
Finding a career you love is within your grasp, with the right tools and techniques at your disposal. Learn how Anastasia turned her life around following career coaching.
How to Spot Signs of Burnout
When you feel emotionally drained, cynical of life or devoid of joy, it’s time to check if burnout may be the culprit.
How to Reduce Stress with Laughter
When stress takes over your life, it can suck the enjoyment out every day. Good news, laughter really is the best medicine! Find out how you can learn to enjoy the lighter side of life to reduce stress.
How to be Successful on Your Own Terms
From time to time, we all feel as if we haven’t achieved what we should have. I unpack what can make as feel this way and how to get back on track.
How to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence
Developing your emotional intelligence can help improve your working relationships, helping you get ahead at work.
Leadership Training: The Definitive Guide
Developing your leadership skills can help you get more out of your working life no matter how far you are along your career path. Whether you’re just starting out or already in management, learning to be a better leader can help you lead a more fulfilling life.
Changing Careers (when you have no experience or idea what to do)
Changing careers is difficult. It’s even harder when you have no idea what career you want to switch to or have little to no experience in that field. Here I explore how to take a strategic approach to change your career.
How to Find a Job You Love
The job market is hot at the moment. It's a good time to be looking for a new job, yet so many applicants are approaching the process in the wrong way.
3 Quick Fixes for Beating Stress at Work
A little bit of stress can be a good thing, helping motivate you into action, such as when you have a deadline to meet. But too much stress can negatively impact you, affecting your mental and physical wellbeing.
How to Cope with Workplace Bullies, Difficult Customers and Challenging Bosses
One of the most distressing situations we encounter at work is the feeling of being bullied. It can leave us feeling demoralised, alienated, and confused. All of this can make it exceedingly tricky to decide what to do. We can end up in our own heads, questioning every action, word or look from the bully (or bullies) we’re facing.
The Difference Between a 'Fixed' Mindset and a 'Growth' Mindset
What is a mindset? And what's the difference between a growth and a closed mindset? Knowing the difference between these mindsets will flip your perspective, and help you gain more enjoyment out of life.
How to Negotiate a Better Salary Offer
You’ve breezed through your interview, taken each curveball question in your stride. Then you’re asked, “What are your salary expectations?” And you freeze up, stumbling through your answer.
Making a Career Change in Your 50s
Many reasons lead people to consider making a career change in their 50s and later life. Perhaps you have grown bored in your current role and no longer find the work challenging. Maybe you feel that fewer opportunities are available to you or that you have already peaked. Perhaps you are considering transitioning to semi-retirement?
Is a Fixed Mindset Holding You Back?
A growth mindset over a fixed mindset sounds great on paper but can be scary to put into practice. This is especially true when the concept is not fully understood or truly embraced, by ourselves or those around us.
What 3 Years of Coaching with Rachel Hill has Done for Me
Recently, a long term client of mine agreed to write her story of coaching. This client’s experience illustrates how truly personal the coaching experience is. It’s one way to make a real investment in yourself, to move forward in your work and personal life in ways that are almost impossible to do alone.
Why Great Leaders Embrace Lifelong Learning
If you are wanting to take a more driver’s seat approach to your personal life and career, but aren’t sure what steps you should be taking to get there, a good place to start is crafting the right mindset that is open to learning and growing.