Be kind to yourself when working from home

I’ve been trying too hard to treat days as normal days. I work from home, so what’s changed? So much. These are not normal days. Our social contact has changed. We can no longer meet with our friends. We have to be wary of people we meet, I’m forever zigzagging across the road as I […]

7 key trends for success at work – which will you take on board?

I trained as a personal branding analyst 10 years ago with William Arruda, and regularly get updates on trends. Not all trends work for everyone, but let’s have a look at some which William sees as the top ones and you can then choose 1-3 to work on in 2020.  1. Nexting No longer jobs […]

Five ways to ensure employee satisfaction

Whilst many people work because they love it and strive to have a career that they care about, employee satisfaction can also stem from a happy, healthy office environment. Employee satisfaction ensures that work is being done quickly and efficiently because the employee wants to work there, and means that the company is positively discussed […]

Stay Calm to be more effective

This morning I travelled to Heathrow, leaving for Nepal. I’ve allowed plenty of time – getting the earlier train to allow for any delay. I’m generally calm except for the recurring slight anxiety I get when flying. Once I’m at my destination I’m fine. But other people … On the linked air/bus from Reading to […]

Why people have a second job

I was on Radio Hereford & Gloucester on Friday 26th July, talking with Elliott Webb.  You can listen to the recording via this link. Not the best of recordings, but you can hear what I say. Listen to Denise here Many people will do shifts in the pub or work in the beauty/fitness industry but […]

How have you developed yourself this week?

Few people focus on personal and professional development. It’s one of the topics I discuss with new clients. I’m looking for extra detail to include in their CV and other job search marketing material.   I want to see where their interests lie to help identify new career options. Too many people find it hard to […]

Taking a technology break

I know I have an addiction to technology – I can’t stop peaking at my phone as I work. I stand in queues in shops and click for more emails and look at FaceBook. This is nothing new and it is nearly 6 years since I wrote this article – Attention and Focus – Oh […]

Stop being so busy

  Busy! I used to work double shifts – there was always so much to do, and I prioritised my work. This past year I’ve spent less time working, I have been more focused, but I have a busy social life. I love new experiences so why stay in when there is a band to […]

I’m a person not a bot

I like technology and will use it when it is helpful – such as to enable people to book appointments in my online diary simply, rather than playing phone tag. I recently signed up for a service that would allow me to have bots answering questions – so you would think you were chatting online […]

Learn to love the rain, and difficult people

“What a horrible day. I wish it would stop raining” So many people say this, but I rarely do.  I don’t mind the rain, as long as I dress for the weather, and I have proper waterproofs for festivals. I love living in England where we have a mix of weather. Sometimes it is hot, […]