Interviews can be intimidating and nerve-wracking. You’re the centre of attention, being scrutinised by strangers. It can make you feel like a caged animal. It doesn’t have to be that way. Think of it as a two-way business conversation. One [...]
Who here writes a gratitude list, or keeps a gratitude journal? Keeping a gratitude journal has so many benefits for your mental and emotional well-being. By writing down the things you're grateful for, you focus on the positive aspects of your life, [...]
Nine years ago this week, I set my alarm for the last time and walked away from permanent employment. On my wish list – all the things the business gurus promised: flexibility; no commute; freedom to define my own version [...]
Have you ever found yourself in a toxic workplace? I'm talking about the type of organisations where micro managers, bullies, gossip and internal politics thrive. At the expense of those who don't behave that way. It's not easy to get a [...]
I’ve been meaning to tackle the issue of fear for a long time. I mean the sort of fear we feel in our professional lives, which prevents us from doing anything new or making changes to our circumstances, even when [...]
Do you have a running commentary of BS in your head? Do you have an inner critic that talks you down with an endless stream of negativity? We all do. I call mine 'Judgey McJudgerson'. She's a real drag. Everyone [...]
My bank wanted a 5-year business plan. So I changed my bank. Have a 5-year plan they said. You’ll fail unless you can set goals for your long-term future they said. I disagree. It’s OK NOT to have a long-term [...]
Secret sauce During my 20 year career as a recruitment consultant, I estimate I’ve interviewed around 10,000 candidates. Some of the most impressive and impactful candidates I’ve met didn’t initially look that good on paper. But face to face, they [...]
It's been over seven years since I worked my last day as a permanent employee, packing up my belongings, giving back my keys, and walking into the unknown world of self-employment. In the UK over 20% of companies fail in [...]
An unacceptable but common problem Brewdog has been in the news for all the wrong reasons this week. Over 60 ex-employees signed and published an open letter on Twitter, alleging the company fostered a toxic ‘culture of fear’. Unfortunately, workplace [...]
Vicki Marinker
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