Last week, we looked at why the old way of working isn’t working anymore and why you should quit the 9 to 5. The reality is that however much people will nod and agree and fantasise about leaving the 9 to 5 themselves, the vast majority of people will never take that step (unless or […]
Why you should quit the 9 to 5
In September 2013, I walked out of my office and into the unknown. I had resigned from my job, the first after my studies, with no concrete plans as to what I would be doing next. It had started with a request to my boss to take a three-month sabbatical. Off I went to South […]
Back to school – how to finish your year strong
I don’t know about you, but this time of year is deeply ingrained in my whole being as ‘back-to-school’ season. It’s when I’ve always got my things in order after the summer break, bought new stationery and Clark’s school shoes (well, not so much the shoes anymore…), and re-focused on the new term ahead. We […]
Overcoming imposter syndrome as an entrepreneur
Last week, we looked at what imposter syndrome is and how it can manifest as an entrepreneur. It’s very common (as you all demonstrated in responding to last week’s post!) – so that’s the first thing to recognise, that you’re not alone in feeling this way. The second thing, of course, is to work out […]
Experiencing imposter syndrome as an entrepreneur
Okay, so you’ve decided that now is the time to set up your own business, you’ve found a way to leverage your existing skills, and you’ve carved out the time in your calendar to work on it. There’s one big thing that can still get in the way: YOU. As exciting as it can be […]