Research has proven that working hard for long periods of time is counter productive; our bodies operate on a system – energy out, energy in. Run your system too hard for too long and not only will everything get progressively harder, your body will start to give out (ever gotten sick as soon as you went on holiday?). Read more

Productivity on a shoestring is an essential skill that’s tough to learn if we stick to our old ways of working. So how do you get more done with less? How can you stay relevant, maintain your competitive edge, deliver great results and avoid burning out in the process? Read more

You know what you want and you even know how you plan to do it, so why doesn’t it work? Because the ‘doing’ is tough. Change is hard, takes time and if you’re not careful, the lure of that big  career step, or bold business move can quickly be replaced by the comfort of well worn routines and habits, which – even if you’re tired of them – are certainly easier than the discomfort of change. Add to that the dilemma of knowing how to hold firm without sounding arrogant, inconsiderate or selfish,or how and when to flex without giving everything away and it’s no wonder we struggle to stay the course.

To make change last, you need to spend your time – and your energy – in different ways.

Here are some of the most common problems I hear, teamed with honest realities and some solutions to help you make change stick.
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