Staying career positive in 2021

November 20, 2020rachel Coffey

There’s no doubt, this has been a tough year. Now at least there is light at the end of the tunnel - over time it does give us hope that the world of work can begin turning once again.

In order to be in a position where we can present ourselves in the best light, feeling mentally and emotionally strong we need to begin now.

Below are some thoughts on how to get in the best head space as we move through some challenging months toward a better future:

What makes lockdown 2.0 feel so uncomfortable?

November 09, 2020rachel Coffey

If someone had of asked you last year if you’d be willing to temporally stop going out for dinner, pause the gym and put off buying your winter boots for a month in order to potentially save thousands of lives, surely it would have been a no-brainer. Other than the obvious strangeness of the question, it would seem like a small sacrifice for a very noble aim. And yet, here we are. Trying to spot the sunshine in the break in the clouds. Cringing at the mere suggestion of another social Zoom chat. Wondering if its even worth the bother of resurrecting April’s failed attempt at learning Japanese for just four weeks. So what is it that’s making this lockdown feel so, well, contrived?

There are a few key elements that we need to navigate in order to emotionally invest in an idea;

How to get motivated - create a need to succeed!

October 28, 2020rachel Coffey

Once there is a real need for something we tend to become very resourceful and determined in order to obtain it. A genuine need creates an automatic sense of motivation and our goal moves from being a pipe dream to something we are planning and actively working toward achieving.

Feeling stressed? Welcome to the easing of lockdown!

June 12, 2020rachel Coffey

If you have been feeling more anxious or tetchy since the easing of lockdown began, you are not alone. Anecdotally - just in every day life - incidences of confrontations and arguments were already on the increase. Even before George Floyd’s tragic death and the ensuing protests, stress levels were rising.

Can coaching help deal with stress or anxiety during the pandemic?

June 12, 2020rachel Coffey

At present - wherever your country is at with the virus or coming out of lockdown - we have all experienced a period of immense change. Stress, and even anxiety, are natural reactions to this. However it doesn’t mean that we have to suffer in silence…

Presentation pitfalls - 10 things we’ve learnt from Boris’ easing of lockdown speech

May 11, 2020rachel Coffey

Every presentation needs a thread that draws together your story. There needs to be a beginning a middle and an end. Without this your audience will be confused, disorientated or worse, stop listening altogether.

Is it time to come out of mental lockdown?

May 05, 2020rachel Coffey

Right now our minds have a travel ban on future thinking. Its almost like we can’t allow ourselves to dream, just in case it doesn’t happen. Is this really the right approach?
Most inventions would not have happened if there hadn’t been a problem to solve. Problems in themselves then, cannot be a barrier to positive change. In fact they are the instigator for it.

Great tips for virtual meetings

April 21, 2020rachel Coffey

Many of us have grown extremely familiar with Zoom over the past few weeks with the vast majority working from home. Although most of us are getting by, here are some tips to help you get the most out of your remote communications and come across as the professional you are;

What was trending on Google Easter week? Fake sleep anyone?

April 14, 2020rachel Coffey

What were we all Googling this Covid-19 Easter weekend?

Trending heavily around 2am on both Easter Sunday and bank holiday Monday, was a spike in people googling ‘How to fake sleep’ … what were we all getting up to?!