Your potential is extraordinary, but playing small won’t serve you in the long term. Leadership doesn’t come from a title — it comes from action, clarity, initiative, and connection. The decision to step into your own power is yours alone.
Tag: personal development
Knowing When to Get Off the Wrong Train: The Courage to Pivot in Your Career
Sometimes the bravest act isn’t pushing through — it’s recognizing when a role, relationship, or routine no longer serves you and having the courage to change direction. Holding on because of time invested or fear of disappointing others only makes the journey harder. Your value lies in choosing better for yourself and your future.
“Words Are Powerful, Mum.”
My son reminded me at dinner that the word spell once meant to speak with intention—to shape the world with words. That’s exactly what assistants do when they speak up. You don’t have to be the loudest voice in the room, but never doubt the power of your perspective. Your words carry weight. Use them.
“Oh, You Want a Pay Rise?” — No, She Wanted to Grow.
When an assistant came prepared to her annual review—with impact stats, a development plan, and aligned training—her manager’s first response was, “Oh… you want a pay rise?” She didn’t. She wanted to evolve. The confusion between pay, promotion, and development is holding back careers—and businesses. Here’s why training isn’t a perk anymore. It’s survival.
Take Charge of Your Career: How to Create Your Personal Roadmap to Success
Your career won’t build itself. If you don’t take control, no one else will. A career roadmap helps you define where you want to go and how to get there with clarity, purpose, and actionable steps. Here’s how to take ownership of your professional future — starting today.
The Power of No: Why Setting Boundaries Strengthens Your Career
Saying no isn’t a weakness—it’s a strength. It shows you value your time, know how to prioritise, and refuse to be a doormat. By separating decisions from relationships, shifting your mindset to ‘I choose to’ instead of ‘I have to,’ and keeping your no’s short and firm, you gain control and respect. Reframe saying no as a powerful tool for career success.