Less Stress: Presentations

Having to make presentations is a common source of stress but with preparation, practice and the use of stress management techniques (such as breathing, relaxation and visualisation skills) you can greatly reduce the feelings of discomfort and start to enjoy public speaking! My Top Tips for Public Speaking and Presentations Know your subject! If it’s […]

Positive Mindset

Positive Mindset http://on.ted.com/tuKA This month, I thought I’d share a link to one of my favourite Ted Talks. Maysoon Zayid is an inspirational speaker, comedienne and shining example of how our outlook on life and a positive mindset can help us through the most difficult challenges that life throws our way. For me, managing stress […]

Is ‘Work Your Proper Hours Day’ Realistic?

28 February is ‘Work Your Proper Hours Day’ Now in its tenth year, the TUC ‘Work Your Proper Hours Day’ is a light-hearted campaign that celebrates the unsung – and unrewarded – hours that staff put in to help their employers. http://www.tuc.org.uk/workplace-issues/work-life-balance/tuc%E2%80%99s-work-your-proper-hours-day-28-february-2014?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter But, with many people hanging on to their jobs for fear of  unemployment […]