Behind every successful professional is a trusted network that offers perspective, challenges their thinking and holds them accountable. This is what they call a personal advisory board, and it has been an important part of my professional development journey. As Podcast Host of “Vitamin U” and Founder of Reidentify, Jonathan Reid said in his interview:...

Asking for help isn’t always easy. Whether it’s pride, fear of rejection or the belief that we should “figure it out ourselves”, too many of us struggle in silence rather than reaching out. But here’s the truth: No one succeeds alone. Listening to the Bread & Butter Podcast recently, a key message stood out from...

Perfection is often considered a thing that many of us chase – in our lives, our relationships, our careers and our work. However, more often than not it can be considered more of a hindrance than a help.  Perfectionism is generally deemed a negative trait because it often leads to excessive self-criticism, anxiety, procrastination, and...

I owe all my achievements and perseverance to positive self-talk. Life has its ups and downs but when it’s down it can be very easy to be your own harshest critic. However, I soon realised that if I wouldn’t tear down my closest friends and family when they were struggling, why would I do it...

I can’t recall exactly when I first heard the term ‘digital footprint’, but I know it occurred many years ago when someone said a few not-so-nice things on social media and lost their job in the process.  I was always mindful of being professional and presentable in the workplace. Yet, I never thought much about...

Dubbed the ‘12-hour TikTok ban’, the controversial blackout across the U.S. has sent ripples through the digital world. TikTok has become a transformative platform for millions, redefining the creator economy as we know it.  However, on the 19th of January, 170 million American TikTok users opened the app to find nothing but an unusable app...

Rejection is something we all face, yet it’s rarely talked about openly. Whether you’ve missed out on a job opportunity, had a pitch declined, or received criticism on a project, rejection can sting. But here’s the thing: rejection doesn’t have to be the end of the road. In fact, it can pave the way for something...

Starting a job search as a recent graduate can be incredibly daunting, especially with how competitive the market is today. When I graduated from university, I thought I’d just apply to a few roles and land a job within a week. I couldn’t have been more wrong. Back then, it’s fair to say that I...

Back in October, I attended the UK Black Business Show, an annual business event for Black entrepreneurs, business owners, start-ups and early career professionals in Europe. One of the sessions that I refused to miss out on was on the topic of ‘Building a Personal Brand and What Does It Take To Stand Out in...

Building a personal brand is no small feat and takes consistent effort and a clear strategy. It can feel overwhelming at times, but utilising a PR content calendar has been a real game-changer for me. It’s helped me stay organised, focused and intentional with my branding efforts A PR content calendar serves as a roadmap,...