Christmas is suppose to be a fun and festive time of year. However, for some, Christmas and the end of year isn’t fun and festive because they choose to finish the year on a low rather then a high. Yes; I said choose. I said choose, because you choose your attitude; and choose what you focus on at this time of the year. You can focus on how ‘busy’ you are, and how you ‘dislike’ all these social occasions, or dislike spending so much money etc. The end of the year and beginnin

Earlier this year my plans and actions to grow, develop and progress didn’t deliver the results I expected or wanted. I followed the same steps as I had done all my life: build strong relationships, work hard to make a difference, and deliver results. When I didn’t get the results I wanted this time around, I was sad, disappointed and full of doubt. Everyone kept telling me things like “as one door closes, another one opens” or “just keep going, your time will come.” Of

Like many people reading this article, my life has not been easy or a picnic in the park. From a young age life threw nearly every challenge at me, like the best dramatic movie on TV. Like Dory in finding Nemo - I chose and still choose to just keep swimming. I am actually the most optimistic pessimist you will ever meet. I prepare for the worse in the most positive way. I often get asked how I cope or get through challenges. First and foremost I don't ever believe in letting

Over 6 years ago I found my voice at 35 years of age; and started singing. I was being mentored/coached by an inspirational Senior Executive, in the hope of finding a new career path for me. I soon found that it wasn't my career I had a problem with, it was that I didn't have anything outside of work, being a mother or being a wife. After a few sessions he asked me a simple question - 'Liz, when you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grow up?' I said 'a famous s