Today we are looking at a post from Brigette Hyacinth, Author of Leading the Workforce of the Future, in which she writes about her style of leadership. Take a look at her article down below!   https://thriveglobal.com/stories/i-dont-care-whether-you-come-into-the-office-at-10-am/   Wouldn't it be nice if every workplace was like this?...

Starting your job search is often the most difficult part, particularly if you are looking across industries and possibly transitioning into a new role. Looking at the article below is an excellent starting point, it is very exciting to see such a broad range of industries hitting the Fast Track. Although Services takes up 46 places of the top 100, Retail is a close competitor at 42. To...

It has undoubtedly been a tumultuous start to 2021. Yet, we have already witnessed a momentaneous event: President Biden’s Inauguration on the 20.01.21. Organised to perfection and clearly signalling for better times to come, the Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman was a shining star: “For there is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it If only we're brave enough to be it”. ...

Interesting article by Fiona Sturges about Dr Laurie Santos’ new podcast: Happiness Lab - FT Link Here’s the link for the podcast if you haven’t got FT access: Happiness Lab - Podcast Link In the words of Santos, this is not “a bunch of platitudes, or a load of hippy-dippy BS”. As Sturges writes: “In the first episode, she examines the current spike in feelings of stress and ...

3 things we can learn about writing Cover Letters in the context of behavioural change (TedEx talk, Jeni Cross, Socialology Professor at Colorado State University): 1. Make information tangible and personalised - someone will read your Cover Letter, therefore what you write needs to be relevant and personal. 2. Unique messages for each audience - be specific about what it is about ...

  It's all about how you articulate yourself. Some great points by Forbes on email introductions: Be clear about the ask Make it personal and target individually Follow up (don't pester) Close the loop Use of the presumptive negative For the full article click below: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bruceupbin/2013/03/27/the-art-of-the-email-introduction-10-...

Some quotes to contemplate learning from others:   "My body, heart and soul knew what it needed, I just needed to tune in and listen." Listen to your heart. It knows. "I’d lost my direction and forgotten what I was working towards." Spend time thinking about what you're working towards. Focus on what's important to you. "Slow down and recognize a good thing whe...

Life is too short to not enjoy what you do. The article below cites 4 benefits to finding a job you'll enjoy and find rewarding: You'll feel more fulfilled. You'll be more productive. You'll inspire others You'll succeed https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/7995-reasons-to-do-what-you-love.html   If you want to find out more about how 18-07 can help you find a fu...

6 minute TED Talk on predicting success.  One thing stands out: Grit.   Some very pertinent points that link directly to changing careers: The most significant predictor of success is "Grit". This combines passion and perseverance. "We have to be willing to fail, to be wrong, to start over again with lessons learned." "Failure is not a permanent condition." &nbsp...

Some important career lessons to contemplate, highlighted in an article by Bernard Marr.  Most of these we probably know, but in reality how many of them do we put into practice? Life is short. Social networks matter. Sacrificing your health for success or wealth isn’t worth it. None of the best moments of your life will take place looking at a screen. Never stop learnin...

If I think back to the most impressive and successful people I have worked for, they have all possessed this quality in spades. Empathy. In the Forbes article below from September, the author highlights 4 strategies for increasing empathy at work: 1. Listen. 2. Slow down. 3. Be curious. 4. Volunteer. Well worth a read for aspiring and current leaders and managers: https://...

Life is generally exhausting. Finding balance between what you need to do and want to do, in addition to the push and pull of family/non-work relationships and finding enough time to enjoy life is difficult, stressful, and very possibly exhausting.   I have worked as a Coach with many over-stressed and time-poor individuals. The two tend to go together. The richness and enjoyme...

Where to focus your energy if you're feeling busy and / or overwhelmed? A useful read to help you: https://www.thriveglobal.com/stories/16966-stop-doing-busywork-do-more-high-value-work#utm_source=Arianna&utm_medium=LinkedIn 18-07 works with individuals and organisations - helping people achieve their goals faster....

A fascinating talk by Tina Seelig on how to increase your luck. She highlights 3 things: 1. Take little risks: push yourself out of your comfort zone. 2. Appreciation: say thank you. 3. Ideas: don't dismiss ideas, embrace them. Watching it is 12 minutes of your day well spent... 18-07 works with individuals and organisations - helping people achieve their goals faster...

18-07 Reflections An article recently published on www.inc.com by John Hall, CEO and co-founder of Influence & Co., highlighted the importance of defining your own success. In his article, "Most Successful People Share These 4 Qualities" he notes: "Definitions of success may vary widely, but the qualities needed to achieve it look pretty much the same." "If your definitio...

At last! It’s that time of year when business partners and colleagues do not expect an immediate response to calls and emails. Bliss! Being left alone, even for a few working days, is the perfect time for taking a different perspective and a reflective look at achievements as the year has progressed. Astonishingly, we are already two-thirds through 2018. Historically August is a...

Introduction A couple of years ago a great and valued friend of mine in Sydney wrote some editorial for me as a Coach. She titled it ‘Everything you have ever wanted is sitting on the other side of fear’. My Australian friend Claudia is a particular kind of amazing person; she is driven, focused, hard-working, entrepreneurial, successful, inspirational - in addition to being a moth...