David Ashton: the inspiration and hurdles of setting up my business
David Ashton has been making award-winning luxury jewellery for many years, starting as a hobby as a teenager. Here, he talks to Suzy Walker about making his big leap
Career
The average person spends 1/3rd of their life at work, discover the impact of career progression, contentment, work relationships & work/life balance here…
Championing the beta female
Quiet and uncompetitive, Ellen Tout worried she would need a personality change if she wanted to be successful and not fade into the background – but a new book opened her eyes
How to make a career leap
Nicky Hambleton Jones talks about her career leap from management consultant to creating her own personal stylist business
The secret to a happy workplace
How can you, and organisations, prioritise promoting positive mental health? Tania Diggory, founder of Calmer explains
Three questions you should ask before accepting a job
New job? Sally Bibb explains the three things you need to know before accepting a job offer
Will the world stop turning if you stand still?
When we grow a business, develop a creative practice or climb the career ladder, we seldom stop to celebrate each milestone
Do you have unhelpful perfectionism?
Are you a perfectionist at work? If so, it will be harming you personally and professionally, writes Hannah Davies
I can’t seem to progress from being an unpaid intern
Our agony aunt, Mary Fenwick, offers a new perspective on whatever is troubling you
Wait it out, but don’t let go
Bestselling author, speaker and entrepreneur Sháá Wasmund MBE on tenacity versus playing the long game in business
I need a fulfilling job in which I can use my personal skills
Our agony aunt, Mary Fenwick, offers a new perspective on whatever is troubling you
