Where does change happen? It feels like change is all around us, an external force buffeting us around like a leaf on the wind. Real change, however, is internal. It happens within us and we have the power to control it, even when it feels like we control nothing else. Often, significant change starts with an inkling that we can do ‘more’ in our roles and responsibilities. It’s OK to admit you want more out of your career, your role, [...]
Why do we fail? There’s research to say only 8% of people who set New Year’s goals actually achieve them. A recent online program I completed started off by telling students that only 30% of participants would complete the studies. A PwC study of over 10,640 projects found that only a very small proportion of companies – 2.5% – completed 100% of their projects successfully. […]
Spring is typically a time of new growth, regeneration, fresh starts and lighter days — both metaphorically and literally. Yet this year… everything feels sluggish. […]
If you’ve taken a flight you’ll be familiar with this advice in the safety announcement: “Put your oxygen mask on first before helping others.” The cabin crew are serious about this – they mean even before you help your children, which goes against every parent’s instincts! […]
Success comes in many shapes and sizes, personal and professional. It can be a big moment or a small step. I wrote recently about the importance of celebrating our wins and in this final article of the year I’d like to ask: What will success look like for you in 2022? And how are you making it happen? […]
Being able to declare ‘I did it!’ is a pretty great feeling! I recently graduated from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program and after an intense 14-week endeavor that stretched me in ways I didn’t expect, it felt so good to celebrate success. For myself and for my fellow students, and collectively for what we had been able to create during this experience. […]
I can’t believe it is already November! We are on the threshold of Thanksgiving. Christmas and the holidays will be here before we know it. It is so easy to lose motivation and clarity at this time of the year. We’re closing in on the final lap and feeling tired, but that final lap is where races are won and lost. Finishing strong, with a clear mind and open heart, will enable us to launch into 2022 with energy and [...]
Two recent events have served to remind me that our catalyst – our ‘why’ – can help us to stay the course even when all around us is noise, chaos and uncertainty. […]
This line is delivered to the aimless character Katy in the new Marvel epic Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings. It stuck with me long after the movie ended. […]
Ten years into my career with oilfield services giant Schlumberger, I had a series of pivotal moments that were to change my life. One of these moments was a trip to the continent of Africa that completely changed the way I viewed myself, my responsibilities, and my capabilities. Combined with other significant events in my life in 2005 – including achieving my PMP certification and the confidence that came with the credential – it was clear I had found my [...]
