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ARTICLES :: PHOENIX ASHES : career re-ignition
Phoenix Ashes' job is to reignite your career. Unlike many consultants, she doesn't hold the blowtorch, but helps you bright sparks to reignite it yourself, being a sounding board and practical listening ear, helping you to think through your options, both obvious and lateral. These may be tough times in The City, but there is bright light at the end of the tunnel. Phoenix is direct, and a little cheeky, but her heart's in the right place and much that is positive can come from all the experiences you have from your hard graft in The City.
Busyness Addiction
"How busy are you?" Have you noticed this is one of the most common conversations that people have? The answer, "not very busy" is perceived as a negative, like there's something wrong or not working, rather than a positive that they've got their work life balance cracked. "I'm busy enough" is not a phrase that's often uttered. more >>
Career Reinvention
Many people at the moment, because of shrinking sectors such as property, automotive and city banking are being forced to rethink their careers. They may have been with the same company or in the same profession for their whole lives, so this can feel very daunting. In times of growth, I help people change career direction because they want to, e.g. for better work life balance, to have more fulfilling work or to turn an enjoyable hobby into paid work. more >>
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