How to get started with networking
Networking is not an exact science. Your next gig could come from anywhere because opportunities are everywhere. We need to knock on doors until the right ones open.
From corporate to contractor
Building long-term relationships with clients is a better way of getting regular work than just looking for work.
Flexible working, co-working and the home office
There are many ways of working today. The more traditional styles of working are still dominant.
A lean canvas, a business plan and testing the market
Where are we going? Whether, you’re going overseas, or running a project, planning is key to getting you where you want to go. I’m a big fan of planning.
Five diversity insights for women in business
Earlier this year I went to a Diversity Works NZ Aspiring Female Leaders Workshop and loved it.
Courage and confidence are a tag team
When we try new things, life changes or we find ourselves in new situations, the need for courage and confidence increases.
Luck favours the prepared. So get your ducks in a row
At the beginning of every year a bunch of very cool, smart women I know get together for lunch.
Fear doesn’t have to drive what we do
Fear turns up in our lives all the time, even when we’re not in any real danger. Which can be very confusing.
Career decisions don’t just happen once in life.
Career change is here to stay. Research indicates people will change careers between ten to fifteen times during his or her career.
Being decisive is scary for 3 good reasons
While I was struggling with the decision to leave my job and change the way I worked an interesting article popped up on LinkedIn by Paul Petrone.