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Wish me luck as I cross over…
Photo courtesy of: http://www.etc.rmu.edu/groups/teamsynergy/ On Sept 1st, I start a new role at work. I admit that I’m nervous, mainly because I’m leaving a group of people who I have known and worked...
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A day in the life of a task mistress
Image via Wikipedia I have had a rather gruelling couple of weeks. As you know, I started a new role this month, which meant that I was in London at the start of the month. The flight to London from...
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Name this alien fruit!
Taken by a colleague who really wants to know what it is I thought it was an apple. But then it also looks like a kiwi fruit. Has anyone seen anything like it? It was taken in Germany. What is it?...
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The secret codes of restrooms
Image via Wikipedia I don’t know what it is about restrooms, but I don’t like to talk in them. When I am in the toilet cubicle, I try to make as little noise as possible especially if I know there’s...
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Top 5 office phrases you need to understand
Image credit: ninamalyna / 123RF Stock Photo There are many ways to express disappointment, criticism and approval in my work life. Here are the top 5 phrases I’ve heard over the years: 5. “We need...
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Special blog announcement
As from November 1st, the primary domain name of my blog will change. I can’t tell you what it is yet. You’ll be able access to the blog with the secondary domain name:...
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Home
I was away from home this week. Spending three nights in Florence, Italy for work meetings wasn’t bad at all. Hotel Brunnelleschi made me feel at home with a gorgeous bed that looked like it was meant...
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What happened to the Task Mistress?
I hardly recognise myself. A few years ago, I was rather naive about ambition and went about it foolishly – to the point of hurting myself. For instance, I once went on a business trip even though I...
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Translating Things People Say At Work
Read between the lines, people! Read. Between. The. Lines. You make a comment in a meeting and somebody says, “I don’t disagree.” The person really means, “I completely disagree! Next time, do us a...
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52 Personal Truths From 2016
I’ve learned a lot about myself, business and the world. Here are 52 things that I discovered in 2016. One for every week of the year. Be inspired in 2017. Be comfortable with not being perfect Hard...
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