Welcome to a bonus episode of Career Espresso to support my 12 Days of Christmas, The Career Edit which is taking place from 4th to 19th December. 

Have you ever experienced a state of complete flow while working on a project, where time seemed to fly by, and you felt a deep sense of satisfaction and fulfillment? This state of flow is known as the Zone of Genius.

Coined by Gay Hendricks in his book The Big Leap, the Zone of Genius refers to the intersection between your unique talents, passions, and strengths. 

When you're operating in your Zone of Genius, you're doing work that not only utilises your natural abilities but also brings you fulfillment.

But how can you identify and develop your Zone of Genius?

In today’s bonus episode, I’ll explore strategies and best practices for discovering and cultivating your unique talents and passions.

And don’t forget that that my 12 Days of Christmas, The Career Edit runs till 19th December - you can join up at any point and catch up all content as you need it. Find the link here

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This week sees the second episode in a two-part series exploring 24 realistic and actionable ways to develop your career in 2024.

If you're determined to make 2024 your best year yet, let's ditch the whole new year, new you thing and focus on developing from where you already are.

In this episode, I share 12 more tips tips to get you thinking and ready to take action and as always I end the episode with a coaching question to get you thinking about what your next steps could be.

As ever I'd love to know how you get on with the tips in this episode - you can let me know at [email protected]

And if you want to prioritise your career development ahead of 2024, be sure to sign up for my free 12 Days of Christmas - The Career Edit series. We kick off on the 4th of December with a new lesson Monday – Friday of each week. You’ll get an email at 7 am GMT every day with the link to that day’s lesson. All lessons will be hosted on a central platform so you won’t miss a thing and you can dip in and out as you need to. Sign up here

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This week's episode is the first in a two-part series, exploring 24 realistic and actionable ways to develop your career in 2024.

January can be a funny time of year. It's simultaneously the most depressing month of the year, according to statistics and what you read in the press, but it's the one month every year in which millions of us vow to start transforming our lives. Ironically, the most hopeful and ambitious month of the year is also the same month we see what's often billed as the saddest day of the year, Blue Monday. Every year, millions of people set New Year's resolutions and many give them up before that month is even out.

So how can you capitalise on the opportunities and possibilities that January holds? If your New Year's resolution this year is to land a new role or work on your career development or feel happier at work, this two-part episode is for you.

I'll be covering

• What being proactive with your career development actually means
• The first 12 tips to get you thinking and ready to take action

I'll also share info about my brand new resource - 12 Days of Christmas: The Career Edit (take a look here!)

As always I end the episode with a coaching question to get you thinking about your career theme for 2024.

As ever I'd love to know how you get on with the tips in this episode - you can let me know at [email protected]

And if you want to prioritise your career development ahead of 2024, be sure to sign up for my free 12 Days of Christmas - The Career Edit series. We kick off on the 4th of December with a new lesson Monday – Friday of each week. You’ll get an email at 7 am GMT every day with the link to that day’s lesson. All lessons will be hosted on a central platform so you won’t miss a thing and you can dip in and out as you need to. Sign up here

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As well as coaching women to get the career they know they deserve, I also deliver leadership coaching and run workshops, courses, and programmes to organisations who want to retain, develop and engage their staff.

Get in touch to book your free Career Consultation call here.

If you are an organisation that would like to discuss how I can support your teams and leaders, book a call here.

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In this episode, I'm taking a look at the benefit of doing an end-of-year reflection and why doing it now can help you get ahead in 2024. But why is it so useful to reflect on the last 12 months? 

Careers are a big and important part of our lives. In terms of the time spent at work, we're talking nearly 2000 hours in every year. When you think of it like this, your career deserves the same reflection that you would give to any other major life decision.

Here's what you can expect from the episode:

• I talk about why looking back is crucial to move forward
• I share my favourite prompts to get you started reflecting on different areas
• I share info about a bonus podcast episode for some further learning

As always I end the episode with a coaching question which comes in a slightly different format this week - so have a listen and let me know what you think!

As always I end the episode with a coaching question, and this week it's about noticing what's really going on for you when you find yourself over-apologising.

Episode resources

Link to STAR Technique ebook

Link to Reflection Prompt Questions

As ever I'd love to know how you get on with the tips in this episode - you can let me know at [email protected]

And if you want to prioritise your career development ahead of 2024, be sure to sign up for my free 12 Days of Christmas - The Career Edit series.  We kick off on the 4th of December with a new lesson Monday – Friday of each week.  You’ll get an email at 7 am GMT every day with the link to that day’s lesson.  All lessons will be hosted on a central platform so you won’t miss a thing and you can dip in and out as you need to. Sign up here

Work with me

As well as coaching women to get the career they know they deserve, I also deliver leadership coaching and run workshops, courses, and programmes to organisations who want to retain, develop and engage their staff.

Get in touch to book your free Career Consultation call here.

If you are an organisation that would like to discuss how I can support your teams and leaders, book a call here.

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This week I'm taking a look at why women over-apologise and the impact that this can have on our careers and self-esteem.

Despite what the song says, sorry really isn't the hardest word. In fact, it's something many women say far too often, particularly in situations that don't actually warrant an apology. 

Think back to the last time you apologised. Was it a sorry to bother you at the beginning of an email about something you had every right to be chasing up? Did you apologise for speaking up and asking a question? If you're a woman, the chances are that you didn't even need to say sorry.

If you can relate to this, here's what you can expect from the episode:

• I take a look at why women are more likely than men to over-apologise
• The real reasons we over-apologise
• What you can say instead of apologising

As always I end the episode with a coaching question, and this week it's about noticing what's really going on for you when you find yourself over-apologising.

Episode resources

Why Women Apologise More Than Men: Gender Differences in Thresholds for Perceiving Offensive Behaviour

Prof Deborah Tannen research "The Power of Talk: Who Gets Heard and Why"

I'm sorry about the rain

Episode 22 - It's okay not to be perfect at work and here are 5 reasons why

How to say sorry at work resource sheet

As ever I'd love to know how you get on with the tips in this episode - you can let me know at [email protected]

If you want to work on your career and progression this autumn, take a look at my new membership community, the Rise and Thrive Career Network. It's for women who want a fulfilling and well-paid job they enjoy that doesn't take over every moment of their waking lives.  Find out more here

Work with me

As well as coaching women to get the career they know they deserve, I also deliver leadership coaching and run workshops, courses, and programmes to organisations who want to retain, develop and engage their staff.

Get in touch to book your free Career Consultation call here.

If you are an organisation that would like to discuss how I can support your teams and leaders, book a call here.

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In this episode, I'm exploring why using the word 'should' can take away your career autonomy and place unhealthy levels of fear and worry at your door.

How many times do you find yourself saying that you should do something? I remember a mentoring session early on in my career when I was at a bit of a loss over a tricky project and it involved a fair slice of my own guilt, regret, and probably a bit of self-judgment thrown into the mix. Needless to say, the word 'should' featured quite heavily in this particular conversation.

Feeling like you're a fellow 'shoulder' and wondering how you can overcome your habit?

Let's delve into what you can expect from the episode:

• I take a look at the main issue with using the word 'should'
• I talk through three examples of where should could hold you back, and share empowering alternatives to try instead

As always I end the episode with a coaching question, and this week it's about seeing the positive in decisions you have made, instead of the regret.

As ever I'd love to know how you get on with the tips in this episode - you can let me know at [email protected]

If you want to work on your career and progression this autumn, take a look at my new membership community, the Rise and Thrive Career Network. It's for women who want a fulfilling and well-paid job they enjoy that doesn't take over every moment of their waking lives.  Find out more here

Work with me

As well as coaching women to get the career they know they deserve, I also deliver leadership coaching and run workshops, courses, and programmes to organisations who want to retain, develop and engage their staff.

Get in touch to book your free Career Consultation call here.

If you are an organisation that would like to discuss how I can support your teams and leaders, book a call here.

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It's all too easy to get distracted by the success of others and forget what career success means to you personally. Historically, career success has been measured in terms of money, power, and job title. But career accomplishments like promotions, results from working on a project or qualifications don't always equal career success.

So when was the last time you thought about what it really meant to you?

Here's what you can expect from the episode - 

• The reasons some people don't fulfill their true potential and struggle to define their version of success
• How to do a deep dive into what matters to you in your career
• Lots of tips on how to move forward in a positive way that's aligned with what you really want

As always I end the episode with a coaching question, and this week it's for you if you'd like to explore what career success means for you.

As ever I'd love to know how you get on with the tips in this episode - you can let me know at [email protected]

If you want to work on your career and progression this autumn, take a look at my new membership community, the Rise and Thrive Career Network. It's for women who want a fulfilling and well-paid job they enjoy that doesn't take over every moment of their waking lives.  Find out more here

Work with me

As well as coaching women to get the career they know they deserve, I also deliver leadership coaching and run workshops, courses, and programmes to organisations who want to retain, develop and engage their staff.

Get in touch to book your free Career Consultation call here.

If you are an organisation that would like to discuss how I can support your teams and leaders, book a call here.

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With an average career spanning 47 years, it would be highly unusual if you didn't need help or feel stuck at some point. But who do you ask for help? And how do you go about finding the right person? 

This week I'm explaining the key differences between a role model, mentor, sponsor, and coach and how to decide who is the best person to help you achieve your career goals.

So here's what you can expect from the episode:

• Who does what
• Who's who (in detail!)
• How to figure out the kind of help you need

As always I end the episode with a coaching question, and this week it's for you if you'd like to work towards finding a sponsor.

As ever I'd love to know how you get on with the tips in this episode - you can let me know at [email protected]

If you want to work on your career and progression this autumn, take a look at my new membership community, the Rise and Thrive Career Network. It's for women who want a fulfilling and well-paid job they enjoy that doesn't take over every moment of their waking lives.  Find out more here

Work with me

As well as coaching women to get the career they know they deserve, I also deliver leadership coaching and run workshops, courses, and programmes to organisations who want to retain, develop and engage their staff.

Get in touch to book your free Career Consultation call here.

If you are an organisation that would like to discuss how I can support your teams and leaders, book a call here.

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This week I'm talking about meetings at work, and specifically how to make them more effective and productive.

Apparently, 30% to 50% of the hours we spend in meetings aren't even productive, and a huge 73% of people admit to doing other work during meetings, hello inbox, and goodbye focus.

So here's what you can expect from the episode:

• I share some surprising meeting stats
• I talk about five things that could go wrong with meetings
• I share how to fix them if you are the one responsible for running more effective meetings at work

As always I end the episode with a coaching question, and this week it's about considering the ripple effect of decisions that are made in meetings.

As ever I'd love to know how you get on with the tips in this episode - you can let me know at [email protected]

If you want to work on your career and progression this autumn, take a look at my new membership community, the Rise and Thrive Career Network. It's for women who want a fulfilling and well-paid job they enjoy that doesn't take over every moment of their waking lives.  Find out more here

Work with me

As well as coaching women to get the career they know they deserve, I also deliver leadership coaching and run workshops, courses, and programmes to organisations who want to retain, develop and engage their staff.

Get in touch to book your free Career Consultation call here.

If you are an organisation that would like to discuss how I can support your teams and leaders, book a call here.

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This week I'm looking at why it's okay not to strive for perfection in your career and why in reality, done will beat perfect every single time.

Here's what you can expect from the episode:

• I look at the difference between perfection and accomplishment
• The fine line between high standards and perfectionism
• Five reasons why it's okay not to be perfect at work

As always I end the episode with a coaching question, and this week it's about reflecting on what you can leave imperfect.

As ever I'd love to know how you get on with the tips in this episode - you can let me know at [email protected]

If you want to work on your career and progression this autumn, take a look at my new membership community, the Rise and Thrive Career Network. It's for women who want a fulfilling and well-paid job they enjoy that doesn't take over every moment of their waking lives.  Find out more here 

Work with me

As well as coaching women to get the career they know they deserve, I also deliver leadership coaching and run workshops, courses, and programmes to organisations who want to retain, develop and engage their staff.

Get in touch to book your free Career Consultation call here.

If you are an organisation that would like to discuss how I can support your teams and leaders, book a call here.

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