Wiseup Blog

Never underestimate the importance of having a strong work/life balance. Chances are if you're reading this, you’ve felt like you’re working longer and longer hours over recent years - you’re not alone. Although the amount of hours we spend in the office has dropped over the last 30 years, because of an overreliance on technology which permanently features in our lives, there is the ever-growing feeling that we’re never fully able to switch off.

Are you looking to turn your business into a strong & unified workplace? If you’re wanting to take your business one step further, you should be prioritising your teams and their development. What better way to do so than by working with a dedicated business mentor? Business mentoring can be defined as an expert partnering closely with a company in order to take a business higher. A business mentor will draw upon their extensive expertise as a fountain of resources in order to aid the success of the business they’re helping. Business owners and their teams alike can flourish under the support of business mentors. It can be the difference between a business thriving, rather than surviving. If you’re unsure just what business mentoring entails, read on.

If you’re wanting to perform to the best of your abilities in life, there is one particular skill set that you need to harbour: self-management skills. Self-management encompasses a range of different sub-areas and soft skills that all add up to create a holistic approach to your work, ranging from time management to management of stress levels. Being in control of these crucial elements means you will get the best possible formula to help you achieve your goals on your journey to success.

A lot has undoubtedly changed in the world of work over the last few years, thanks to the impact of the Coronavirus. If there is perhaps one positive aftereffect, it has been the increased emphasis on employee mental health in the workplace. 2020 brought global lockdowns, forcing a large percentage of office staff to work remotely. With the shift in work from the office to home, the emphasis on mental health at work became even more important. If companies wanted to maintain business output and keep their staff happy, they had to work even harder to look after employees whilst based at home.

Every one of us has unique career goals; whether or not you only have a vague idea or you’ve spent a great deal of time considering your long term objectives. If your goal centres around progressing up the career ladder, there are a number of steps you can take to bring your dream ever closer.

It is true that some of the world’s most iconic leaders have had an innate ability to lead others, however, it is also a skill that can be developed and perfected. Leadership coaching is akin to a professional athlete working closely with their trainer & dietician in order to finetune their performance. No matter how well you’re doing and whether or not you’re at the top of your game, there is always room for improvement.