career coaching

Why An Unformatted Resume Is Your Secret Job Search Weapon

Why An Unformatted Resume Is Your Secret Job Search Weapon

Published on: March 24, 2026
By: Staff Writer

It can be tempting to think that a CV should be as eye-catching as possible, but sometimes it is the unformatted resume which will help you most.

Why I Ban The Words "Career Break"

Why I Ban The Words "Career Break"

Published on: October 21, 2025
By: Dorothy Dalton

Rethinking the Word “Break”: Why We Should Start Saying “Pause”   Language shapes how we experience the world. Find out why I ban the use of the phrase career break. Read more...

Job Loss Can Be A Workplace Trauma

Job Loss Can Be A Workplace Trauma

Published on: March 19, 2024
By: Dorothy Dalton

Losing your job is never easy but recently there has been a series of terminations that have been mind-bogglingly cruel. Job loss can be a workplace trauma for many and needs to be treated as such.

12 practical ways to upskill and stay relevant

12 practical ways to upskill and stay relevant

Published on: August 31, 2021
By: Dorothy Dalton

Staying in touch with current trends from a place of continuous learning is something we all need to be doing on an ongoing basis so here are 12 practical ways to upskill and stay relevant.

6 Ways to Fix Your Career Plan in 2021

6 Ways to Fix Your Career Plan in 2021

Published on: February 11, 2021
By: Staff Writer

Has your career plan stalled during the pandemic and lockdown due to lack of motivation? Here are 6 shortcuts to fix your plan!

How to turn your career goals into a career strategy

How to turn your career goals into a career strategy

Published on: November 26, 2020
By: Dorothy Dalton

There is plenty you can do to turn your career goals into a career strategy. Start with these 7 key elements and you will be ready to take action.

Time for inclusive career coaching

Time for inclusive career coaching

Published on: August 18, 2020
By: Dorothy Dalton

By offering more inclusive career coaching we can reach all job seekers, especially those who don't fit into the assertive extravert go-getting demographic.

Career management: no work, no results

Career management: no work, no results

Published on: July 6, 2020
By: Dorothy Dalton

Re-configuring your career is a challenge for anyone but especially after three months in lock down, a coach will guide and hold you accountable to your agreed and achievable commitments.

Women more vulnerable to a career crisis

Women more vulnerable to a career crisis

Published on: July 3, 2018
By: Staff Writer

We all have professional set backs. But it's important to understand the difference between a genuine career crisis and a normal career transition for which we may not be prepared.