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- Do You Belong, or Do You Just Fit In?
One of my favourite (and best!) stories in this one! Ever found yourself nodding enthusiastically at someone’s opinion about the “best” holiday destination whilst internally screaming that you’d rather spend a fortnight in your garden shed? Congratulations, you’ve been fitting in. This article explores the exhausting difference between genuinely belonging somewhere and simply shape-shifting yourself … - How to Get Back on Track After a LayoffGot made redundant? Join the club nobody wanted to join. This article is your antidote to panic, despair, and the terrifying urge to apply for 127 jobs before breakfast. Inside: one executive’s spectacular unravelling (and rebuilding), five takeaways that make a difference, unconventional book recommendations that won’t bore you senseless, and practical wisdom on navigating …
- Knowing What AI Can And Cannot Do Will Determine Your SuccessThis isn’t another breathless “AI is coming for your job” sermon. Instead, it’s a warm-hearted exploration of why successful leaders in the 2030s will be those who grasp AI’s brilliant capabilities and its unexpected limitations. Through the cautionary tale of one executive’s mishap and some unconventional wisdom, you’ll discover why your humanity might be your …
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- Career Change Clarity: Why Your Next Move Feels Like Ordering at a New RestaurantWhat This Article Is About (In 20 Seconds): You’re accomplished, successful, probably brilliant at what you do. So why does figuring out your next career move feel like trying to assemble IKEA furniture in the dark? This article explores why career change decisions paralyse even the sharpest minds, features a proper story about a man …
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- Book Review: The Drama of the Gifted ChildAuthor: Alice MillerRating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.5 out of 5 stars)Read if: You’ve ever felt like your whole childhood was a performance The Backbone of the Book Alice Miller’s “The Drama of the Gifted Child” operates on a delicious bait-and-switch. You pick it up thinking it’s about talented kids, maybe about managing high achievers or understanding precocious …
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- Why Do I Get the Sunday Scaries and Monday Blues?At a Glance: You know that peculiar knot in your stomach that appears around 4pm on Sunday? The one that whispers, “Monday’s coming,” with all the menace of a Dementor in a business suit? You’re not imagining it, you’re not weak, and you’re certainly not alone. This article explores why even successful people—yes, the ones …
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- Is Kindness the Ultimate Proof of Emotional Intelligence? Discover Why Your Success Depends on ItWhat this is: A deep dive into the provocative question about whether kindness represents the ultimate expression of emotional intelligence, exploring why the most successful executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals are discovering that their greatest leadership asset isn’t ruthlessness, it’s radical kindness. What this isn’t: Another fluffy “be nice” article. This isn’t about fake smiles in …
- Why Knowing Yourself Is More Impactful Than Showing Yourself: Self-Awareness Compared to Self-ExpressionDiscover How Quieting the Noise and Turning Inward Can Transform Your Relationships What this is: A deep dive into James Clear’s wisdom on why understanding yourself matters more than broadcasting yourself, especially for high-achievers who’ve mastered the art of performance but may have lost touch with their inner compass. What this isn’t: Another productivity hack, …
- Why Decluttering Can Be Dangerous During Major Life UpheavalsWhat this is: A frank, compassionate exploration of why the popular advice to “declutter your life” during major transitions can backfire spectacularly, leaving you grieving not just your circumstances but also the irreplaceable pieces of yourself you discarded in haste. What this isn’t: An anti-decluttering manifesto or permission to hoard. This isn’t about keeping everything. …
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