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!
Broken
I broke a glass last night. It wasn’t a particularly special glass, just your run-of-the-mill standard wine glass. Likely from IKEA. I took...
Opinions – Yours Doesn’t Matter
That was quite a triggering header, wasn’t it? That’s how I felt when I offered my opinion in a meeting after someone had asked the group...
Do What You love…???
Look for something you love doing, and then it won't feel like work. That’s how the saying goes, right? And yes, I am a firm believer that wherever...
Career Change – When Your Resume Meets An Applicant Tracking System
There's an ongoing 'battle' for many job seekers when it comes to submitting a resume online for a vacancy. The Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Let...
Meh to Magnificent
Sometimes we find our day is just not hitting the high notes. For whatever reason we are feeling ‘meh’ and there’s not much we can do about it, or...
5 Tips For Regaining Your Motivation
Ugh, the frustration! You made the choice to make a change. You set out full of good intentions. You planned your steps to make it happen and even...
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.
