by BirdSoup | Aug 4, 2020 | blog
Great careers don’t just happen. They are the result of lots of hard work, having a plan and the right training and personal development. Some people have more than one great career. Research from Careers Advice Online shows that on average we all will have 5-7...
by BirdSoup | Jul 29, 2020 | blog
What would you do if you felt 100% confident? This is a question we often pose to our clients. For some the answer is easy; I’d go for promotion, I’d retrain, I’d start my own business. For others, even considering that presents a challenge, either they haven’t...
by BirdSoup | Jul 22, 2020 | blog
Leading through change requires a different type of leadership and a different outlook. Let’s face it, the past few months have shone a spotlight on the leaders who understand this and those that do not – with very public results. There is also a...
by BirdSoup | Jul 15, 2020 | blog
In a white paper on the challenges of mid-career for women, I read an analogy that resonated for me (spot the middle child!) Being a mid-career women is similar to middle child syndrome. You often feel ignored, you’re given short shrift, have to compete for attention,...
by BirdSoup | Jul 1, 2020 | blog
We need to reframe “ageism”, the experience of an employee is an asset to an organisation, not a liability. A combination of the fresh perspective and energy of youth combined with the expertise and experience of older employees should be a winning formula. Ageism is...
