Effective management of people has always been a key part of working life for all employees. The relationship between a manager and their reports has a direct impact on the health, morale, motivation, productivity, and success of […] The post Making Work, Work for Autistic Talent appeared first on Bright Sparks Coaching ..read more

If the Cape Fits Networking can be both a pleasure and a curse. We have all been to networking meetings thinking it may help with career prospects or improve business.  Though more often than not we come […] The post Networking for Superheroes. appeared first on Bright Sparks Coaching ..read more

Creating career clarity If you are in the market for a new job, career change or looking for a promotion, then you have probably checked out the endless lists and every tip and trick out there. You will have read all the articles and advice threads about how to get that job, start a new […] The post “Tell me what you do?”- Your key career message. appeared first on Bright Sparks Coaching ..read more

“Courage, hard work, self-mastery, and intelligent effort are all essential to a successful life.”– Theodore Roosevelt, former US president What do you think when you hear the term self-mastery? You might picture a martial arts master – calm, focused, and in control at all times. Or, perhaps someone who has their life planned and in […] The post Self Mastery – Toward Personal Leadership appeared first on Bright Sparks Coaching ..read more

We see them, we love them, we admire them, whilst we often describe passionate people as those who have an unquenchable drive and determination. Its almost like an emotional supercharge that somehow inspires endless persistence and energy to achieve in their careers and business goals. Though can following your passion be bad for your career […] The post Is too much “passion” bad for your career? appeared first on Bright Sparks Coaching ..read more

A New Year is here and many of us will be thinking about a fresh start at work or that next exciting career challenge. If the statistics regarding career changes are to be believed of course. This means starting the arduous job search and that dreaded interview process. However, do you know how adding the value of […] The post Adding Value to your Career Prospects appeared first on Bright Sparks Coaching ..read more

I have been fortunate to be around large & small organisations, training, mentoring & coaching for too many years to mention. In those years, I always had a wry smile to myself when anyone proudly announced themselves as an executive. Sales executives seemed always to be the most self-satisfied in this aspect. Proudly announcing their […] The post Executive Stress – What is an Executive? appeared first on Bright Sparks Coaching ..read more

Did you know that it is estimated that by the end of 2022 over a third of Britain’s workforce will be over 50? Now being a more mature gent, I am becoming increasingly aware of the career challenges for the “baby boomer” generation. Needless to say, we have encountered seismic changes to our lives in […] The post The 50+ Career Challenge in 2022 appeared first on Bright Sparks Coaching ..read more

Philosophy of your Career, Sucess and Failure Another great TED talk from philosopher Alain de Botton on careers, job snobbery, the “you can do anything”  & “follow your dream” culture. A culture that that will sell you a self-help book to support the sense flagging self-esteem. Feeding on the the fear of being judged of […] The post A Kinder, Gentler Philosophy of Success appeared first on Bright Sparks Coaching ..read more

Are you someone that has applied for hundreds of jobs/roles with nothing at the end of it? Spent a lot of time researching the company, have written countless personalised cover letters to accompany your CV? Perhaps it’s weeks since your application and you have not received anything back in return – regardless of how qualified […] The post Has Recruiting lost the Human Touch? appeared first on Bright Sparks Coaching ..read more