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!
The Way We Worked, the Way We Work: Adapting to Workplace Change
Office workers using typewriters and paper filing systems before modern workplace technology
You Are Not Marrying Your Next Job
I was speaking to someone recently who was weighing up a possible career move. ,The problem was that she had already escalated the job in question...
Until it’s my turn…
Have you ever felt like you're waiting for your turn in life or your career? Maybe you've seen the quote, "Until it's my turn, I'll keep clapping...
I’m Exactly What They Need…
When you walk into an interview, your interview mindset shapes everything that follows. Up until that point, everything has been centered on you....
“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...
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.
