As a secondary school teacher of English for a decade, having a growth mindset and expecting the same of others has always been central to my approach to business and leadership. Now entering my eighth year of entrepreneurship and reflecting upon what those years have taught me, I can see how many of my skillsContinue reading “From the classroom to the boardroom: 5 transferable skills from teaching to business”
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Acknowledging our weaknesses as leaders
Interviewer: what would you say your biggest weakness is? Everyone in the world: I’m just such a perfectionist. *rolls eyes whilst holding hand up in confession of using this phrase…* Okay, so the dreaded interview question makes us all suddenly throw any semblance of our authentic selves straight out of the nearest window, puff outContinue reading “Acknowledging our weaknesses as leaders”
Self-discovery in recovery from surgery
When your health is unexpectedly at risk it can take a long time to process. More recently, I’ve started to reflect on what I learned from my experience with the rare condition Cauda Equina and recovering from back surgery whilst newly single-handedly running a business. Despite this being a personal topic, in the hope itContinue reading “Self-discovery in recovery from surgery”
Finding Our Words 