The power of focus
At this time of year you hear people talking even more than usual about how much they have to do, how little time they have and how stressed they feel by it all. Having too many things to do can lead to that result. They get done, but with what impact on your wellbeing and state of mind?
What are you building?
What are you building? A life, a career, a business, a family? Maybe all of these? If making your 'building' project is a priority for you, read on, says Hilary Jeanes of PurpleLine Consulting.
Attain your personal best
What do you excel at? More importantly, what do you excel at, love doing, want to do MORE and get better and better at, says Hilary Jeanes of PurpleLine Consulting.
Do you have the 2% mindset?
Do you have the 2% mindset? Where in your career or your life are you choosing to take the safe option instead of doing what you'd most like, because fear is getting in the way, asks Hilary Jeanes of PurpleLine Consulting.
Ignite your creativity
Try out some ideas for getting creative and discover the benefits for yourself, says Hilary Jeanes of PurpleLine Consulting.
The formula for achieving your potential
Understanding what gets in your way and how to get over the obstacles is the key to achieving your potential. Here's the formula, says Hilary Jeanes of PurpleLine Consulting.
Get that job you want
Unless you're starting out in your career or returning after a career break (enforced or otherwise!), most of us have limited experience of going for interviews, says Hilary Jeanes of PurpleLine Consulting.
Taking responsibility - and an opportunity for you
What is it for you? Your boring job? A relationship that's not working? Your dream that you keep putting off? I'd guarantee that there's (at least) one area of your life that you're not happy with, that you feel stuck in or resistance about tackling, says Hilary Jeanes of PurpleLine Consulting.
The path to mastery
In her book The Shift - the future of work is already here, Lynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice at London Business School, identifies mastery as one way to future-proof yourself in your career. But what is mastery? And how do you become a master of something? asks Hilary Jeanes of PurpleLine Consulting.
When to hire a coach
Coaching can be pretty hard to explain to someone. It's something we coaches often struggle with! But the results you can achieve with the support of a coach are remarkable, says Hilary Jeanes of PurpleLine Consulting.
Who are you at work?
Human beings love work, we need work. Work gives us meaning and purpose as well as income, says Hilary Jeanes of PurpleLine Consulting.
Pushing boundaries - the Vampire revisited!
We learn a lot from pushing our boundaries - stretching beyond our comfort zones, doing something new or unfamiliar - and handling the uncertainty that comes with it, says Hilary Jeanes of PurpleLine Consulting.
The challenge of change and how to get through it
"I want to change, but not if it means changing." This quote comes from a book I read recently - The Examined Life by Stephen Grosz. Stephen is a psychoanalyst, and the quote comes from one of his patients, says Hilary Jeanes of PurpleLine Consulting.
Where do you get your energy from? And why knowing this is helpful...
Hearing the words extravert and introvert, people often think of an extravert as the 'life and soul of the party' and an introvert as a 'shrinking violet'. These caricatures have a grain of truth, says Hilary Jeanes of PurpleLine Consulting...
Want to get ahead in your career? Then get a mentor
Choosing someone to work with as your mentor can be a powerful way of learning and development, says Hilary Jeanes of PurpleLine Consulting. Here's how to go about it.
What's your leadership story?
We play a leadership role in various aspects of our lives - for ourselves, in our families, with our friends, in our leisure activities and our work. Your leadership story can help you connect with your followers, says Hilary Jeanes of PurpleLine Consulting.
The invisible gorilla - a different approach to getting what you want
Do you, like me, feel bombarded by messages about how to achieve those new year's resolutions? This year there are some different approaches to the standard goal-setting process that apply to business too, says Hilary Jeanes of PurpleLine Consulting.
On appreciation: a thank you goes a long way
It's the time of year to offer gifts. The best possible gift, in my view, is to demonstrate your appreciation, says Hilary Jeanes of PurpleLine Consulting.
Who do you work for?
Who do you work for and how much time and money do you spend on your personal development each year? These are two critical questions in understanding how likely you are to succeed in your career, says Hilary Jeanes of PurpleLine Consulting.
Ten tips on how to manage upwards
Sometimes we choose our bosses, sometimes we don't. It's an important relationship to manage, says Hilary Jeanes of PurpleLine Consulting.
Create your own future work opportunities
We all know how important it is to build relationships with the right people, and how those people can shape your world and your future. Yet how much time and effort do we spend in identifying who those people are and in building strong relationships with them? asks Hilary Jeanes of PurpleLine Consulting.
Take a bold step
I recently attended a talk by Amelia Russell, the youngest female explorer to walk 500 miles to the geographic North Pole unsupported. What would be a bold action for you? asks Hilary Jeanes of PurpleLine Consulting.
Choosing your next career move
Choosing your next job is a serious business. The time and effort you spend on deciding what is the right move for you will pay off, says Hilary Jeanes of PurpleLine Consulting.
A recipe for success with competency-based interview questions
I've had experience of interviewing for a huge variety of roles over the years, says Hilary Jeanes of PurpleLine Consulting. The style and techniques may have changed but the objective is the same - to recruit the person with the closest fit in terms of skills and attitude to do the job effectively. And it's a great feeling when you do...
Turning thought into action
From personal experience, and in coaching others, one of the biggest challenges we face in initiating change is turning thought into action, says Hilary Jeanes of PurpleLine Consulting.