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So how can your attitude shift the relationship between two people? I was reading a newsletter by Mark Peysha, the CEO of Robbins-Madanes Training and he was reflecting on Dr Martin Luther King. His thoughts really resonated with me as I had been having a discussion this week on this topic but couldn't articulate what I was trying to say. Quoting Mark: You and I are equal. You and I are different. You and I are the same. Read on to understand what Mark means by this paradox....

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...

Who recalls stomping their feet and yelling this statement at their parents as a teenager? Well Jon Bon Jovi sang “it’s my life, it’s now or never”. Are you singing at the top of your voice and tapping your feet yet?! He went on to sing “I ain't gonna live forever. I just want to live while I'm alive,it’s my life!”

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?

Who are your hero's in life? Are they real people or characters from a comic book or film? Are they world famous, or are they unknown? What traits do you recognise in the people who inspire you to achieve more? We were posed the questions this month - who are our heros, who would we like to spend a day with and what would we like to learn from them?

"Key traits written all over PM's speech notes" - Dominon Post 21 May 2011. The photo of John Key in the Dom Post speaking at the announcement of the 2011 Budget is a great example of how our every move can be caught on camera and that even our own scrawled comments or speech notes can become the centre of publicity. As a seasoned Toastmaster I was contacted by Kiren Chug of the Dominion Post and asked to comment on Prime Minister John Key's use of notes when speaking. Read the article...

"Start where you stand and make the road by walking." Antonia Machado

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.

This year I am approaching the holidays a little differently. Well for me it is different, for most of you this may be a normal way to view the Christmas holiday period.

Can a Book Change Your Life – Only If You Let It! A review of Stephen MR Covey’s “The Speed of Trust”.

A recent study found that over the course of their life about 40 per cent of people experience large changes in their levels of happiness. I am sure this is no surprise to you as we all have days that just don't go the way we planned or have levels of sadness, disappointment, resentment and frustration. Are you feeling content with your life right now? Not how you feel your partners life is or a work colleagues but your own. When was the last time you asked yourself "am I happy?".

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?

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.

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.

Looking for work can be a difficult experience and sometimes recruitment consultancy staff are not as helpful as you might have expected. Something to keep in mind is that you are using their service for free. They are paid by the employer and will put more effort into communicating with them than you. However, all is not lost. You can find a new job with the help of a recruitment consultant.

Even when you are not job seeking it is important to have an up-to-date CV that accurately reflects your skills and experience. Your CV should always be at the ready. You never know when an opportunity may present itself to you. So how do you create a great CV?

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.

Have you recently attended an interview for a role you really wanted and come away thinking - "that went reasonably well". Then receive in your inbox the next day a "dear john" email.

Stress features in the lives of most people – in paid employment, self employment and those who run households. It can be as deadly as a cancer or as subtle as a mosquito bite!