Category Archives: Confidence

Personal development – who needs it?

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Angela Hackett

In some circles the words, personal development, when put together, can almost seem to be offensive. I noted from a strand in a LinkedIn discussion that they are almost offered with embarrassment as a suggested way of moving forward. Why … Continue reading →

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The joy of networking

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Angela Hackett

  Networking is such a negative word in many circles.  Often considered to be the world of the slimy and creepy sort – working a room and seeing what they can get. Of course that is an easy stereotype that … Continue reading →

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Brand You

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Angela Hackett

Why you should be considering Brand You I am a huge fan of the concept of you are your brand.  And that it is essential for anyone in business to be really clear on the message and the ‘brand’ they … Continue reading →

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Resilience needed

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Angela Hackett

I was asked to contribute a small piece on resilience and thought in passing how essential resilience now is to anyone setting off on a new career path.  Although always in the back of my mind I am concerned that resilience can … Continue reading →

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What next?

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Angela Hackett

We are currently running a poll on the PiPS (Police into Private Sector) group on LinkedIn asking members to consider what they think will be their greatest challenge going into 2012. Many people are having to think about making the … Continue reading →

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We tell others how to treat us

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Angela Hackett

I was reminded this week in uncomfortable circumstance how it is human nature to judge ourselves by our motives and others by their actions. If we can try, with great difficulty sometimes, to wonder why we have received the reaction … Continue reading →

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Our own worst enemy

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Angela Hackett

I am listening to a book at the moment, yes, listening, never wasting a moment to learn even on the go.  It is all about how to get our brains ‘work fit’ I am amazed (they could be talking about me) … Continue reading →

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Fear of failure

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Angela Hackett

Our newest collaboration, complimenting our other site is up and working. www.PoliceintoPrivateSector.co.uk and I can reflect on what can sound like a cliché has its roots in real truth; that often what takes us the greatest struggle is the thing … Continue reading →

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All the small things

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Angela Hackett

I was speaking at an event last week and at the end of the talk we had a question and answer session. One of the questions was about networking; I had spoken about the huge benefits on so many levels … Continue reading →

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Who should you trust?

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Angela Hackett

There is so much advice out there, the internet is brilliant but there is so much information and advice that without some very vigilant self monitoring most of us could experience total overwhelm. I doubt there is anyone out there … Continue reading →

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