IT Professionals: 3 ways to add punch to your CV

Is your CV hitting the mark or on the ropes? Whether you're a self-employed contractor, working for a consulting company or just looking for a new opportunity, in this competitive market you need to be able to sell your skills and abilities to a prospective client or employer. As a career coach, having worked with … Continue reading IT Professionals: 3 ways to add punch to your CV

Three gifts to minimise stress this Christmas

It’s Christmas morning - you’ve got 17 people coming for dinner, including your elderly uncle who always turns up late;  the electricity has been cut off due to the storms; your carefully stocked freezer is about to go into meltdown, and so are you! How can you maintain your sanity amidst this madness? Yes, military … Continue reading Three gifts to minimise stress this Christmas

Why do words irritate us so much?

Like... its SO... Whateverrrr! Lately I've heard a lot of discussion on various radio programmes about words and phrases that irritate people - no matter what the word or phrase, you can be sure it bothers someone. This may be because the words can be perceived as offensive, such as swear words, insults, blatant untruths, … Continue reading Why do words irritate us so much?