by Jo Banks | Nov 9, 2020 | Inspiration, Self Development
During the first lockdown I discovered a new found love of the great outdoors. Due to gyms being closed (and my dodgy hips making it almost impossible to run), I took up the rather expensive hobby of road cycling. Every day, regardless of the weather, I made a point... 
by Jo Banks | Sep 14, 2020 | Inspiration, Self Development
Unfortunately, so many people do feel guilty for taking time out for themselves. However, it’s a false economy. We’ve all heard the saying, ‘You can’t drink from an empty cup’, and it’s so true. When I ask clients who are near burnout, what amount of time they take... 
by Jo Banks | Aug 26, 2020 | Business, Self Development, Your Dream Job
I’m extremely privileged to have been able to help thousands of people to find and land their dream job since starting my coaching and leadership development business, What Next?, back in 2009. A large part of what I do is providing outplacement and... 
by Jo Banks | Aug 21, 2020 | Business, Self Development, Your Dream Job
A client said to me this week, “’Pastures New’ must be a wonderful place to work; that’s where everyone seems to go when they leave here!” One of the first questions a new client who’s lost their job will ask me is, ‘What do I tell a new employer about my... 
by Jo Banks | Jul 30, 2020 | Self Development
Recently, I’ve seen a few posts on LinkedIn debating whether showing emotions, i.e. crying at work, is socially acceptable; or more precisely, whether women crying at work is acceptable. To be clear, I’m not writing this article to throw my two-penneth into the... 
by Jo Banks | Jul 30, 2020 | Business, Self Development, Your Dream Job
During lockdown, the virtual interview has become a necessity, and yet so many candidates (and recruiters!) get it so wrong. Recently, I’ve been hearing some horror stories from both sides. Here are my top tips from a candidate perspective, edited from...