Dear Manager, Even the most experienced manager will have found themselves in unchartered waters during the past year. Some thrive in the chaos and some may struggle with new ways of working. I started work during the pandemic, being trained and managed remotely in a fast-paced industry affected significantly by two simultaneous challenges; Brexit and…
The diary of a new start & 3 top tips You’ve gone through the interview, you’ve got the call back, you’ve got the job! But this is only the beginning of a new adventure. Although it’s a time of exhilaration, starting a new job is also a time of uncertainty, even in normal times.…
The resilient rose What is resilience? Resilience isn’t about bouncing back. Resilience is the ability to adapt in the face of adversity. Our capacity to find strength to deal with, learn from and grow from difficult situations. When we are faced with difficult situations we can sometimes lose perspective and our common sense gets lost…
Who are my clients? Who uses career coaching? My clients are typically at a time in their lives when they want or need a career change. That may be a new role or a change of role. Some are facing challenges in their role or challenging situations. Some simply want to achieve something that…
6 coping strategies for working mothers under pressure Covid-19 has brought considerable pressure to working mothers. As a working mother with 3 “grown up” children living at home I can feel the strain. I cannot even imagine what it must be like to have young children in these challenging times. The challenges…
2020 has been a stormy year to date! I’m mature enough to know it’s realistic to expect setbacks in life but we are certainly being challenged in 2020. I suspect the majority of us have experienced major disruption to our lives and have had to face significant challenges and setbacks over the last…
Staying focused in times of change. My name is Claire Bain I am an executive coach and I’ve been working with people for over 10 years to help them clarify where they want to go, what they want to achieve and support to get there. Managing our time is a key personal development…
It breaks my heart when really capable people just cannot seem to get over the interview “hurdle”. When I have my initial chat with clients enquiring about interview coaching I often hear phrases like: “well, I’m not a good…
Leading people has never been so challenging. In this time of extreme uncertainty, now more than ever is the time to find your authentic leadership style. Leadership coaching helps you align your values and beliefs to develop your natural style. Here are three things to consider: 1. Your purpose and values Values, ethos, and…
Build up your interview confidence. What will the questions be? This is typically the first question I get asked by clients in interview coaching. I obviously cannot guarantee 100 % accuracy of this but as an interview coach and trainer for over 10 years I do know how to help you prepare for…