According to research, telling people your goals makes you less likely to accomplish them. By telling others and having them acknowledge your aspirations, the brain gives you the same feelings of accomplishment as when you have completed your goal. That feeling of accomplishment then makes you feel as if you have already done it, thus stopping you from actually doing it. Since the 1920s,...

Communication is one of the most important skills you can have in life. It is a skill we use every day, but sometimes it can be challenging. There are many situations where talking can quickly become awkward and difficult. To help, here is a list of 10 ways to help improve your discussion skills! Do not multitask! Try your best to be present in the conversation. Do not lecture...

  Over the past eighteen months, life in general has been turned upside down with the onset of the COVID pandemic.  People around the world have had to redefine their home life as well as their work life.  Now that countries are starting to lift restrictions, people want to get their lives back to normal.  However, across the world there has been a shift in the perspective of man...

3 key points from cricket legend Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff. Some interesting reflections to think about in our own careers, particularly thinking about mindset: The importance of body language “The one thing I miss now not playing, is nerves… it made you feel alive… I miss that so much, I really do.” Taking control – playing to your strengths Watch the full video here...

Lucy Hone – Co-Director at the New Zealand Institute of Wellbeing & Resilience – gives her thoughts about 3 things we can do to be more resilient:   S*!” happens Select where attention is Is this helping or harming me   A fascinating 16 minute TED talk well worth watching to help in all areas of your life: https://www.ted.com/talks/lucy_hone_3_secrets_of_...

Hi, my name is Becca, I am currently a student living in the United States, and I have spent the last two months working for 18-07 Careers in a remote capacity as an HR Intern. Sitting on the computer through classes on top of working a four-hour internship each day can be stressful and I will not lie to you Zoom fatigue is a real thing. So, here are three things that I wanted to share w...

As a bit of light relief this week, we at 18-07 are looking to hear from people about their most embarrassing moments at interviews, workplace or any mishaps. So if you have a story as a bit of light relief for everyone, send it along to admin@18-07.com. It will of course be completely anonymous, unless you choose otherwise… There is a bottle of Champagne for the best entry, so please...

For those of you who haven’t read it, Thinking, Fast and Slow is about the way we think and act, with the author highlighting 2 systems: the first is the fast, automatic, intuitive and largely unconscious mode, and the second is the slow, deliberate, analytical and conscious mode. What struck me most was the whole notion of choices that each of us has and make. I found it fascinating ...

At 18-07 we are privileged to work with many talented women in business, over the past three weeks in the run up to International Women’s Day, we have discussed: Katie Stickley (Founder of Did Teach), Sarah Austin (Founder and CEO of Really Helpful Club) and Leonora Gilliat (MD of Gilliat Moray Ltd and our own Research and Development Director at 18-07). We are thrilled to be partnere...

This Friday, in the run up to Valentine’s day, we are taking a different approach for our Friday blog and giving you some light relief before the weekend. What could be more romantic than The Rocaille style, or French Rococo period? It grew out of Paris during the reign of Louis XV, having thrown of the restrictive bonds of Louis XIV’s etiquette, the movement flourished between about ...