Nudges, Ideas and a sprinkle of career advice
This is where you’ll read from me. It’s a mix of nudges that encourage you to take the next bold step, ideas that help you make a change and advice so you can avoid the mistakes I made along the way.
From my keyboard to you. No ChatGPT involved, just a bunch of honest writing, usually done in the morning hours before the world wakes up.
I hope you enjoy it and I’d love to hear from you, so feel free to comment on these posts.
Why I chose career coaching as my business
In February 2022, out on a snowy (rare!) dog walk in London, I listened to a podcast, let my mind wander and had one of those lightbulb moments: Career Coaching. It just popped into my head. But it also didn’t. Because the idea slowly grew under the surface over the...
What I gained by being my own boss
When I bought bagels at our favourite bakery the shop was empty. So I started a chat with the store manager. She asked about my day and what I was doing for work. When I told her I run a career coaching business and work with data and tech professionals, she asked “Do...
The reality of working hours as a business owner
The goal: We’d work 3 full days and then have a long weekend as a family.
The reality: Not nearly like that LOL
Did you have a chunk of money to start your own business?
Let’s cut straight to something that is on many people’s mind: How do you pay for a big career shift? How do you finance the time with potentially no or a much lower income than the previously predictable paycheque?
When I knew it was time to leave…
When I became a parent - everything changed. Of course it did, but after spending my 20s and 30s fully in control of every decision I made, it was quite different to suddenly factor in someone else’s life, wellbeing, growth and development. My friend Rachel once said...
Does your workday work for you? (here’s how it can feel better)
Every so often I have the urge to change things around in our house. Moving furniture, optimising our ‘flow’ through the house, rearranging kitchen cupboards etc. Andy finds this amusing and mildly frustrating. For me, though, it’s about improving our home when I see...
Eat the frog and power through work you don’t love (so you can focus on the good stuff)
Did you open your to do list and there’s something you’re dreading to work on? But you kinda have to do it anyway? That’s the ‘eat the frog’ thing people talk about. When I first heard the term I was grossed out and a bit curious. I asked Google what this English...
Stride Forward Group Coaching 2025 is open for registrations
When I first set out to build this business, I wanted to create something I wish I’d had earlier in my career. One thing I’ve always found uplifting was being part of a group that would push me to be a better version of myself - personally and professionally. So after...
Are you ignoring your own data?
Do you sometimes feel that you’re giving great advice to your stakeholders but not following that advice yourself? Maybe you’re ignoring your own data? If you’re reading this, I’m confident you’re someone who helps others in some way. Either through the products you...
Act more like a leader in your job – from today!
Have you been waiting for your next task assignment? Are you somewhere between itching to get going and feeling unproductive because you’re just in limbo - waiting for cool work to come your way? It’s time to act more like a leader in your job and to take ownership of...
The IC path is a power track – here’s how to make the most of it
The Spark Do you ever feel like the only way to progress in your career is to get into management, but it doesn’t excite you? Do you wish there were clearer pathways with exciting progression options for individual contributors (ICs) like yourself? You’re not alone....
How to use LinkedIn when you *really* don’t want to write your own posts
Happy Monday! Today I’m here to answer a question that was raised by a number of coaching clients recently as they wanted to know: how can I make the most of LinkedIn? But Eva, I don’t want to write any posts! If that’s something you’re curious about, keep reading. A...