how to thrive at work as an introvert
Have you ever been told you need to speak up more at meetings? Wish you could react quicker and think on the spot? Feel the pressure to give your best answer now despite needing time to consider and reflect? Sometimes it feels like workplaces favour the bold and outspoken, but introverts bring equally valuable traits, […]
How to curb your scrolling habit and win back your time and mental focus
In terms of energy, happiness, peace of mind and hours, how much is your scrolling habit really costing you? By Jess Stuart Many of us are noticing a decrease in our ability to focus, a shortening of our attention spans and, all around us, a rising prevalence of mental health issues. This has occurred at […]
How to get more work done in less time – and reclaim your life
With burnout a modern epidemic, long hours and an endless to-do list are no longer markers of success. Instead, writes Jess Stuart, the secret to success at work is a calm mind and a healthy, well-balanced life. Busyness has become endemic and as a result we’re struggling. An endless to-do list and frantic demeanour has […]
how to stay cool, calm and polite at work
In an era of frayed tempers, learning to be calm and polite is a kind of quiet super power, writes Jess Stuart. It feels to me like we could be in a bit of a civility crisis. Stories of frayed tempers, front line staff feeling unsafe and people lacking kindness in daily life are more […]
How to thrive at work – even in times of uncertainty
Economic uncertainty and the threat of redundancy can have a big impact on our ability to be our best selves at work. Jess Stuart has tips on how to stay strong and motivated in times of change. As I walk with the dog this morning along Onetangi beach I notice a chill in the air […]
Five types of bad boss and how to ‘manage up’ successfully
Anyone who’s held down a job or three knows those employed as managers are often not ideally suited to the role. But your relationship with your boss has a massive impact on your work satisfaction, so how do “manage up” successfully? Career coach and author Jess Stuart outlines five different types of boss, and how […]
How To Successfully Negotiate Your Way Out Of A Return-To-Office Mandate
A spike in return to office mandates means many may have to give up the comforts of working from … [+] home. getty If you’re part of the 75% of workers who’ve recently been given a return to office mandate—which is a staggering 63% increase from this time last year—you may feel scared, frustrated, and […]
How to feel positive about work
You know you should feel grateful for your job, so why are this year’s back-to-work blues worse than usual? And how do you get amped about your job in a climate of uncertainty? 1News asks some experts. Let’s face it, professionally speaking, last year was a bruiser. Not only did we endure massive job losses […]