Tag: top tips
Are you (or someone you know) a bit quieter and on the introverted side?
30th January
Would you say that you’re someone who’s naturally confident and comfortable speaking up at work? If not, don’t worry because you’re not alone. Many people who are at the more introverted end of the spectrum find that they need to work harder at making their mark at work.
I was recently asked by a journalist at Go Think Big to contribute some top tips on beating shyness. The journalist only … Read more
Stressed about Christmas? Worry no more!
3rd November
I and three other experts (including Dr Kate Hefferon, a distinguished researcher for whom I have the greatest admiration) were asked to tackle readers’ queries and problems about Christmas (family arguments, the stress of cooking a big dinner, coping with the in-laws, etc.) in the December issue of Red magazine.
Here’s the full four-page article. If you click each of the images below twice, you can enlarge the images … Read more
Want to be more confident and stop choking under pressure?
27th September
If you’ve ever felt so nervous under pressure that you weren’t able to perform at your best, then you’ll know what it feels like to ‘choke’.
Sports people often choke under pressure – a tennis player who has practised a forehand thousands of times may still get it wrong when it’s match point in a big tournament. Or a manager who has rehearsed her speech dozens of times may still … Read more
Want to feel more confident at work?
5th May
I get asked to contribute to a lot of newspapers and magazines. But one of my all-time favourite pieces is from Woman & Home magazine. The editor asked me to buoy the confidence of a woman who was worried about setting up her own business after a career break.
For a long-lasting boost to your confidence, write out a list of your FACTs (feats, achievements, challenges you’ve … Read more