Introduction There was a time when I genuinely believed that being busy was proof I was doing something right. A former rugby teacher even reinforced it: “You’re most successful when you’re busiest.” At fifteen, that sounded like wisdom. Years later, it felt more like a quiet curse. The calendar is filled. The to-do list grew….
The Illusion of More A few years ago, I fell into a familiar trap, the chase for “more.” You know the one. Everywhere you turn, someone is talking about having seven streams of income, passive earnings, or financial freedom through endless side hustles. It sounded exciting at first. I was running my consultancy, working on…
There comes a moment in every professional’s journey when you realise the label you’ve been carrying no longer fits. For years, I called myself a contractor. It felt respectable and secure. I was earning well, delivering projects, and ticking boxes. But beneath the surface, I was stuck in a quiet loop, chasing contracts instead of…
When you scroll through LinkedIn or Instagram, it feels like everyone’s shouting about their “seven figure journey” or how they’ve “quit their 9 to 5 to live life on their own terms.” It’s tempting, isn’t it? You start asking yourself: Am I doing enough? Should I be building my own thing? Is playing it safe…
Have you ever looked at your payslip and thought, “What the hell is this?” More numbers, more deductions, less in your pocket. At the same time, bills are rising, jobs feel insecure, and burnout is now the leading cause of long-term absence in the UK workplace. So the question many ambitious professionals are asking is…
The gig economy promises a big, bold, and bright future. Freedom. Flexibility. Autonomy. But is that really the whole story? Or is it quietly robbing you of your ability to build something sustainable, meaningful, and truly yours? You’ve probably heard the stories: someone packing up and moving to Dubai, Portugal, or wherever the tax benefits…
Let me ask you a tough question: When you look at your career, does it feel like a ladder or a cage? Are you climbing step by step toward something meaningful, or do you feel trapped, waiting for someone to retire or, worse, for life to happen before you can move up? If you’ve ever…
Are you feeling the tension in today’s job market? If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve sensed the shift. Roles are disappearing. Competition is fierce. And it’s not just about finding work anymore; it’s about staying relevant, resilient, and ready. As someone who’s navigated these waters both in the public sector, I can tell you:…
Is this a budget built for working people or a fiscal formula trying to tick boxes? That’s the question I’ve been asking myself ever since Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the Spring Budget 2025. As someone who operates in the trenches of public sector transformation and supports others in their move into independent consulting, I couldn’t…
Ever wondered why certain people always seem to be at the top of their game? They’re not necessarily the smartest or most experienced, but they have something others don’t; authority. In the world of contracting, consulting, and career progression, the real game-changer isn’t just your skills; it’s how you position yourself. If you want to…
Ever felt like career stress is running the show? You wake up, check your emails, and before the day has even begun, you’re already tense. Tight deadlines, office politics, the constant pressure to deliver, it’s a lot. But your ability to navigate stress isn’t just about hard skills or intelligence. It’s about mastering your emotions….
Have you ever sat at your desk, staring at your screen, wondering what life could look like if you took control of your career? If you stepped away from the comfort of your 9-to-5 and into the world of contracting or self-employment? If you’ve found yourself thinking, “What if?”, you’re not alone. I was there…
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