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The Good Intentions Behind the Christmas Party
I’ve always loved a good Christmas party. I’m not here to play the Grinch. There’s something wonderful about those few hours when... Read More
Having an interest in helping people to develop in their careers, being generous with their time and generally supportive of others are a few essentials. Another is the ability to listen well, to re... Read More
High-functioning anxiety often goes unnoticed, especially in professional settings where being busy, driven, and successful can mask the underlying stress, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome.
On ... Read More
I enjoy positive conversations that help people more than I enjoy being provocative, yet sometimes it’s the only way to make change happen. It was the changing nature of opportunities for... Read More
How do you help others to develop professionally through the conversations that you have with them? Coaching expert Sarah Tennant sets out how some coaching techniques can be easily used in the... Read More
When was the last time you heard someone say or do something racist at work? Perhaps it was a derogatory comment made based on a racial stereotype, or something as subtle as watching a colleague be ... Read More
Most of us like to think that we’re good communicators, but often, we’re thinking perhaps about the delivery part of communication, not the receiving. In today’s fast paced workplac... Read More
Burnout isn’t always about working too many hours. In fact, many senior leaders I work with are highly efficient, strategic thinkers. Yet they still find themselves drained, disillusioned, or d... Read More
The following is an excerpt from parenting expert Sarah Ockwell-Smith's ‘The Starting School Book: How to choose, prepare for and settle your child at school’ (Piatkus, 2020) .... Read More
8 Tips from expert Amit Kalley on how to support your young person on exam results day:
1. Create a Positive Environment
Before the results are even received, ensure your home is a supporti... Read More
The Netflix series, Adolescence sparked vital conversations about what our young people are seeing – and being shaped by – online. While the series might be fiction, it tells a very rea... Read More
What's the difference between resting and recovering? Everyday life can leave us wiped out and burnt out. Lianne Weaver founder of Beam Training & Development Ltd explains the importance... Read More
Gaming is a massive part of our children’s lives but, as a parent, it can feel overwhelming.
On 22nd May 2025, Jessica Chalmers led a WorkLife Central workshop to addresses paren... Read More