by Jo Banks | Jan 8, 2025 | Business, Self Development, Your Dream Job
Audio Version (08:33) The job interview isn’t just about the company assessing if you’re the right fit—it’s also an opportunity for you to gauge if the company, team, and especially your potential manager align with your expectations and values. A toxic manager can... 
by Jo Banks | Jan 2, 2025 | Self Development, Your Dream Job
Audio Version (06:05) Following the return to work after the festive break, many people find that they simply don’t want to continue doing what they’ve always done. However, identifying a new career path can feel like an overwhelming task. With endless career options... 
by Jo Banks | May 17, 2022 | Inspiration, Self Development, Your Dream Job
Over the past few months, I’ve noticed a return to face to face networking, and I’ve had several clients express utter dread at the thought of having to attend such events, especially after a two-year respite. In fact, although pre-pandemic, I rather enjoyed... 
by Jo Banks | May 10, 2022 | Inspiration, Self Development, Your Dream Job
We’ve all heard of ‘flight, fight, freeze’, our in-built primal response mechanism that kicks in as a reaction to stressful situations. But many people don’t realise how deep it goes and how often it can get triggered. If you’ve read my previous articles on Imposter... 
by Jo Banks | Jan 24, 2022 | Inspiration, Self Development, Your Dream Job
In my last article, I wrote about why we experience Imposter Syndrome. If you haven’t seen it yet, you can read it here. Essentially, our brain is hard-wired to scan for danger when we enter new environments; this is an in-built safety mechanism deeply encoded in our... by Jo Banks | Jan 24, 2022 | Inspiration, Your Dream Job
As you may be aware, as well as peak performance coaching and leadership development training, I support clients in achieving their career goals. I help them get clear about what they want, work through any potential blockers and teach them any essential skills they...