Often, career crafting is seen as an individual pursuit. Something people do in their own time, on their own initiative. But what if organisations saw it differently? What if they recognised that they too have a vital role to play in helping their people build careers that are not only successful but also meaningful? We’re entering an era where people are no longer satisfied with climbing ladders or chasing titles for their own sake. They want work that matters. Work that mat

"We’ve all had those moments at work where we pause and ask: Is this it? Jess’s book doesn’t just explore that question; it offers a...

Interested in how you can reduce and mitigate the impact of work-related stress and burnout at work? In this podcast with law firm, White...

Meaningful work: your career treasure trove At some point, most of us find ourselves feeling gloomy on a Sunday night, thinking ahead to...

Jenny’s story runs all the way through my book, Smart Careers . She has just started working with a coach to explore her thoughts and...

If you've ever hit a point in your career where you found yourself staring out the window wondering what the hell you're doing, you're...

Last month I participated in the first ever Meaning and Purpose Summit in Lisbon. I shared my initial reflections  at the time, written...

The stress we feel at work isn't always the enemy. I was really pleased to be invited to be a guest on the excellent Meaningful Work...

This blog shares some of my key reflections from the European Conference on Positive Psychology, held in Innsbruck in July 2024. I shared...

It’s a fact: we spend a significant proportion of our life working. The average person will spend 85,000 hours at work over their...

Meaningful work is on the rise. More and more of us are seeking meaning from and within our careers. We want to feel satisfaction in what...

What are your strengths? It seems like an innocuous question, but it can often stump people. Perhaps it's because it can feel a bit...

Friday the 27th of July, 2012. I'm not sure I'll ever forget the date of the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics. Having...

More and more people want to do meaningful work. A 2018 study found that 90% of people are willing to earn less money to do work they...

There are various models of well-being within psychology. One of the most commonly used is the PERMA model, developed by Dr Martin...

Is your glass half full or half empty? Maybe you’re looking for a bigger glass? Or maybe you’re struggling to find a drinking vessel at...

I was thrilled to be invited to speak to Graham Wilson from Successfactory, for his "Leadership Laid Bare" podcast. We covered lots of...

I’m writing this on the way home from my first long weekend of on-campus study for my MSc. The very first day was entitled “The Good...

“Gratitude turns what we have into enough” Aesop I’ve scrolled through Instagram often enough (I know, I know) to have seen thousands of...

One of my coaching clients, Phil*, has a difficult relationship with his boss. During our sessions it became clear to him that, whilst...