Welcome to
Brand You Day
The Blog
It’s here you will find inspiration and practical advice on life and career changes, as well as some of my own personal life journeys & adventures.
Change-makers, read on!
“Bring your whole self to work”
A friend rang me after an interview recently, half-laughing, and said, “They told me they just want people to bring their whole self to work. We’re...
What Have You Done Today
To Make you feel proud? There’s a song with that line - I've heard it so many times that it’s become background noise, something I hum along to...
𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐲 (𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭)
If you’re struggling with finding joy when life is hard, you’re not alone. You don’t have to sort your life out before you’re allowed to feel okay...
What Should I Be Expecting From The Job Market Right Now?
How the Job Market Right Now Is Actually Behaving If you’re wondering what the job market right now is really doing, you’re not alone. Now that we...
How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed When Everything Feels Like Too Much
Feeling mentally overwhelmed and stuck in your head? Two simple questions can help you calm your mind, reduce pressure, and take a next step without forcing motivation.
A few years ago, hyperlinks in resumes were frowned upon. Back then early applicant tracking systems struggled to read anything beyond basic...
Welcome to the blog.
I’ve always loved writing. I studied English Literature, and I’ve long believed that words matter, not just how they sound, but in the wonderful way they shape meaning. Used well, they can clarify, connect, and sometimes completely change how something is understood. It’s probably why I care so deeply about helping people tell their story through their resume and LinkedIn profile.
After more than two decades in recruitment, HR, and career transition, and living and working across four countries, I’ve seen how often capable, experienced professionals struggle not because they lack ability, but because their story isn’t being told clearly or confidently.
In this blog, I share ideas on career change, confidence, identity, visibility… and the occasional personal story for reflection or a touch of humour.
If you’re navigating a shift in your career, you’re in the right place.
