“The world hates change, yet it is the only thing that has brought progress” – Charles Kettering Amid an exciting time at MK as we settle into our new office and begin the ‘new era’, I thought I would ponder on my relationship with change. ‘Nobody likes change’ is a phrase heard throughout life and […]
Tidy desk = tidy...
Apparently, the scientist who discovered penicillin – Alexander Fleming – was pretty untidy. Perhaps he could see past the mess, but I know I can’t concentrate if my environment at work (or indeed at home) isn’t neat and tidy (most of the time). I’m just not sure an untidy (and, perish the thought, unclean) desk is […]
Three or four birds...
As a new mum I’m always on the look-out for opportunities to meet fellow new mums (to think anyone else has gone through this…), and introduce those all-important experiences to my little one. Following the three month haze immediately after having Martha, when leaving the house before 4pm and changing into something other than my […]
Am I doing what...
“I began to realise how important it was to be an enthusiast in life. He taught me that if you are interested in something, no matter what it is, go at it at full speed ahead. Embrace it with both arms, hug it, love it and above all become passionate about it. Lukewarm is no […]
Become a PR! Who...
When I started working in PR I was, perhaps, let’s just say, a tad naive. Like most bright young things I was under the impression that the world of work was geared towards working ‘a bit hard’, but playing ‘quite a bit harder’. Well, for many people in many professions, it is! And whilst I […]
Breakfast like a champion...
Top 5 breakfast hot spots and dishes in Sheffield We all know it: breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Breakfast provides you with the energy and nutrients that lead to increased concentration all day long, so to make waves in the boardroom you need to make some serious choices at breakfast time! 1. […]
Social media – love...
Ah social media, whether you love it or loathe it, it’s virtually impossible to avoid it. How many people can you think of that don’t use at least one form of social media? (That’s not counting your 87 year old granny!) Twitter, Facebook and Instagram could be classed as ‘The Big Three’, they all have […]
Comparison: The thief of...
“Comparison is the thief of joy” – wise words from Theodore Roosevelt. I can think of many people who suffer as a result of comparison. Comparing yourself to another can only lead to misery – whether that’s in the context of your career, your personal life or any other aspect. It’s important to set yourself […]
New Year’s Resolutions by...
Don’t bother. They don’t work. For years… and years, I used to religiously chalk up the same five, give or take: work harder, achieve more, talk less, lose weight, be nice. And by the 2nd January I’d have usually fallen short of at least two (and more often than not the latter two… thin, hungry […]
Memoirs of a budding...
Three months ago I was thrown head first into the ‘the real world’ – figuratively speaking of course. I was ready to put the textbooks to use, ready to do business, and ready to impress likeminded individuals with my professional skills and personality. My journey so far has been challenging, but exhilarating. The world of […]