Hey Reader. Let’s talk about making mistakes today. No, really, keep reading. It’s not about you! Just after I graduated from my first degree - in my mid-twenties, I was offered and accepted a PhD scholarship at the same university. It was a topic consequent to my undergraduate dissertation, working with people I loved, and it seemed too good to be true. (There is a lesson there, btw: if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Anyway, I digress) Eighteen months in, I was still wading...
almost 2 years ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader. I hope your week is going well. I’ve had a mix of emotions this week, but it's mostly been a joyous time. A couple of my 1:1 clients (hi, you!) are nearing the end of their Get Progress! packages with me, and witnessing their progress over the last few months has been an absolute delight. I'm thrilled to congratulate them as they finalise their theses and plan their submissions. Their studies are now in a solid, logical format and ready to be shared with the examiners. What a...
almost 2 years ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader. How was your Easter? Did you get a break? We spent a couple of weeks away and had some fun with the kids. It was good to have a change of scenery. I also turned some really exciting ideas into reality. It's been a while since that has happened for me. That change got me thinking - so here’s my take on it for you: Competing priorities > swirling scramble > confusion > stress OR Targets > space > capacity. Here’s the breakdown: When we get caught up in all the ‘have to do’s and they...
almost 2 years ago • 2 min read