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I recently watched a TED video with Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg and it stimulated my thinking further. If you have started looking for another job it does not mean you have to mentally check out of your current one. This is a common occurrence; most people who have had enough of their current environment will no longer participate fully, will shy away from additional responsibility and ignore any new opportunities that might come their way. Does this sound like you?

Should You Hire A Career Coach? Sara Eckel of Forbes.com talks about what to look for, what to expect and how to avoid scams.

When personal values and company values clash, there can be a general 'unease' or 'unhappiness'. People often try to get on with the job and ignore the things they don't agree with, but eventually this gets too much and decisions have to be made...

Have you ever thought about becoming a professional Coach? Do you like to support people through challenge and to achieve goals? Do you get a buzz from knowing you've been there for someone? Is it important for you to know that you're adding your value to the world? If so, coaching could be for you!

When I was a young schoolgirl there was a girl in my class who hated me with a vengeance. Jean Owen. She used to bully me; push me around and hit me whenever she felt like it. She was much bigger than me and I felt powerless to do anything about it. Jean was also the class clown and everyone else thought she was great. But I detested her with a passion. Then one day something serious happened …

The CV, (curriculum vitae), or resume, is not only a very important document to open the door for an interview but it is also a powerful Self-reflective tool. In connecting with others, words are only 7 per cent maximum of that connection, or communication (Albert Mehrabian, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, UCLA). So we have to be clear on the format and use of words in putting together the CV.

Last year I had the privilege of hearing Meg Poutasi the CEO of the Pacific Cooperation Foundation speak of her experience as a young female leader who transitioned from law into a role supporting her cultural heritage. She shared her feelings of isolation at the top, being perceived as too young to know anything and the personal burden she carries of not failing her people. To follow are her key tips for anyone wanting to succeed in their workplace.

Transitional management (moving someone into a new role) can be incredibly challenging. When people move into a new role, particularly when promoted, they often need a great deal of support. One frequent mistake is assuming that they know what they're getting into. So often we believe that because someone is great at their job, and get along so well with their colleagues, that they will be natural leaders or managers.

There’s nothing like being in a major earthquake to focus the mind and sharpen the senses. The most basic instinct to kick in is personal survival and following that, concern for the wellbeing of family, friends, neighbours and the safety of homes. Business owners and managers within organisations had additional concerns - their business premises, operating equipment, stock, staff, loss of revenue and possible livelihoods.

Want to know how you can maximise every opportunity in your current role and get yourself out of a rut? To follow are 3 tips to help you feel energised and actually want to go to work in the morning.

Have you returned from a fabulous holiday break and realised nothing has changed in your work environment? Does your time on the beach, tramping in the hills or reading on the deck seem like a distant memory? Did you leave work on the 23rd of December thinking "I just need to relax, unwind, laugh with my friends, eat great food and spend time out of the office and then I will feel so much better"? If this sounds like you, read on...

Although 3 weeks of lying on the beach of a tropical island might seem like a great way to de-stressify yourself, sometimes that just not possible! So here are some quick, practical and easy ways to de-stressify, chill out and generally get back to feeling in control. AND, you can use them all year round.

David Savage talks to interviews Christchurch Career Coach and Author Kathryn Jackson about her new book: How To Keep Your Cool If You Lose Your Job

Increasingly I find that people I work with are extremely capable, work hard, deliver results, however they put their work demands ahead of their own (including career planning). Does this sounds like you?

On September 4th 2010 a substantial earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale rocked Christchurch. Suddenly managers and leaders were required not only to help their team continue delivering against business requirements, but also operate in a working environment that saw over 2,500 aftershocks within an eight week period. I was asked to provide a coaching tool to support some of those managers and I hope that you find this information useful.

Redundancy and the impact it has. Have you been hit by the big R? Have you, or someone you know, been made redundant due to the 'current economic climate'. You may have arrived at work one day to discover that you no longer have a place of work to go to.