How to Authentically Speak About Your Success! The only thing standing in your way, of making the impact you want in your career, is You! What is your first thought when you read that sentence? I was working in a large HR Team, and I was not being promoted as…

How do you influence your stakeholders? Influencing others is indispensable to effective leadership and successful HR Business Partnering. …

I am naturally a very positive person, so I love Mondays, the first day of the month, and the New Year. However, I often find Tuesdays a struggle as I realise this week could be very similar to last week J Have you heard of Blue Monday, which was last…

End of Year Gratitude for Career Success……. As we head towards the end of the year the social pressure will start to build to make New Year’s resolutions and set personal and career goals for the coming year. However, before I do any New Year goal setting — I first…

Do you feel the need to apologize when you are delegating work? What was your initial reaction when you read this headline? I have recently coached two very senior HR Professionals and both spoke about this emotion of guilt when they asked their direct reports to do a piece of…

Typically, the current workplace environment tends to be more accommodative to people who seem to speak first, are full of energy and who learn by doing. On the other hand, those who appear to be reflective, take their time to think and thrive in a quiet environment are often not…

As an HR Professional, you want to perform at your highest level every day and ultimately in your career. You are always looking for new ways to learn and grow as you develop your progression. One valuable method for career development and learning I believe strongly in is self-reflection, in…

Taming the Inner Critic There is an old saying, “We are our own harshest critic.” Self-doubt and a general lack of confidence can hold anyone back no matter what their role is, but for HR Professionals tasked with creating a corporate culture centered on excellence, teamwork and the free exchange…

How to embrace a value-added management style. The challenge I have experienced for many newly-promoted HR professionals is striking the proper balance from leading the team — rather than doing the work for them. But how do you make that necessary mindset adjustment? As is not always easy! Career progression…