We’re in December and for many of you that means some of the biggest celebrations of the year are coming up fast. At work that could mean a nice wind-down and lots of Christmas parties (hello to my Aussie and Kiwi friends who know how to have an excellent time with...

If you’re planning to change jobs in the new year, you might feel like it’s a massive undertaking. Where do you even start with the whole thing? Rather than getting overwhelmed by all there is to consider, let me share one tactic that can help you focus on roles and...

It’s that time of year again where most of us are gearing up for Christmas and the end of the calendar with all the excitement and stress that brings. Work can play a big factor in making the coming weeks feel hectic, so I want to share my ideas for simplifying...

You want to prioritise your work but you’re pulled in different directions and have an overflowing list of things to do. Argh! Chaos! Overwhelm! Let’s tackle that so you can focus on doing the right things, not just ‘doing things’. You’ve probably heard of the...

In the spirit of bringing you a single specific tip for your work and your career, today has got to be one of my favourites! Let me ask a quick question: Do you keep a To-do list?  Maybe it’s on paper, in Notion, To-doist, or in some other app. And chances are...

For me, Matthew Miller (Senior Director Product Management at Salesforce) was one of those people many years ago at a Tableau event. Whenever we meet, we make sure to connect (and reminisce) and we talk about his approach that works so well. His secret? He always acts...

How do you rate your technical skills, e.g. writing SQL code or creating calculations for your next dashboard? How do you feel about the things you build and the frameworks you rely on? This week I’m sharing my favourite way to test your knowledge, because we should...

Today’s newsletter is for you if you often head into the weekend without switching off from work. You’re still thinking about your unfinished tasks on a Friday night, checking emails on Saturday and starting to respond to them on Sunday night. It has to stop and you...

Something super practical today and it requires just a very small change… (This is part of my summer series where each post contains my favourite tip or idea for one aspect of your professional life.) Let’s face it, messages can get lost on video calls and half the...

Manage discussions more effectively and achieve real outcomes… Welcome to my summer series where each blog post contains my favourite tip or idea for one aspect of your professional life.  Today, we’ll tackle the challenge of getting people with different...

Everyone will have to speak in front of an audience sooner or later. Whether it’s 1,000 people or an interview panel of three, becoming a more confident speaker is a skill you’ll need throughout your career. The Challenge The thought of everyone looking at you...

Ahhh, networking! You know you should be doing it, but it feels awkward. Or you dislike striking up conversations with strangers. What to do? Read on for my three favourite ways to make networking more fun and deliver benefits to you. The Challenge You’re at an event...