Your gut doesn’t have an agenda. It’s not political, it’s not jealous, it’s not petty. Your gut is not attached to any particular outcome. Your gut doesn’t care what other people think. That’s why it’s your most reliable and honest friend, the only thing you should turn to for advice and the one thing you […]
Starting out in the working world and looking for an exciting career path? Or fed up with your 9 – 5 job and after a change of pace? Wherever you are, and whatever experience you have, we’re running a series of blog posts for people looking to go into creative fields. Each week, we’ll bring […]
Have you ever heard somebody being referred to as successful because of how much they earn, or how much they own, or how well known they are? I have – many times. In fact, I’ve spent much of my life aiming to be a success. It wasn’t until recently that I paused in my relentless […]
When I first started out my blogging career, I wasn’t doing quite as much freelance journo & PR work. As a result, a lot of my friends and family couldn’t wrap their heads around what I was doing being a “real” job. Over my three years as a freelancer, I’ve heard every misconception under the […]
Working from home can be a great gift: you can work in your PJs (or your underpants, whatever floats your boat) your commute is a dream and you can have an afternoon cranky nap. Amazing. However, it’s really easy to fall into a pattern of working weird hours – and then working all hours. Your […]
OK, don’t ditch the concept – it’s important to meet people in your industry to collaborate with, but here’s why the word “networking” just doesn’t work for me – and how I’ve replaced it. I’m a terrible networker. Awful. In fact, I actively avoid events with “networking” in the title or description. The idea of […]
As a blogger, my biggest career stumbling block was learning to approach people I’ve never met. It’s a nerve-wracking thing, to approach someone you admire, especially if you’re approaching them to ask for something, but once you’ve mastered the skills involved, it will be the best thing you ever do. So how do you get […]
Before I start, I’d like to clarify that there IS a difference between a fear of failure and a fear of disappointment. Fearing that you may not be able to achieve what you thought you could is not the same as knowing you have the potential to do something great but for the perfect opportunity […]