Those of you that work in an office environment for a medium to large-sized company will probably attend far more meetings than you believe to be useful, effective or desirable. We know that they are a necessary evil in some circumstances but there are just far too...
The commonly held view seems to be that modern life is far too stressful. “Life was much easier back in the day”, as your mother and granny always used to say. In actual fact, it probably isn’t much harder these days at all. It’s probably a hell of a lot easier, if...
Over the years, I have had the pleasure (and at times displeasure) to have travelled a lot with my job. In the past this involved a lot of overseas travel, the need for which, many people considered me to be very fortunate. I can assure you that, aside from the odd...
I am a natural head-shaker. I don’t mean a head-banger, as that is something totally different and requires a modicum of hair to carry off to an acceptable degree. I do, however, shake my head far more often than is probably necessary or merited, usually when...
I start a new job soon. I am quite looking forward to it but, no matter whom you are, whether you are becoming a little long in the tooth or are still a bit wet behind the ears, it’s always a tad daunting when you start a new job. Everything is a little bit strange,...
