by joblakeleytraining | Mar 26, 2025 | Articles, Businesses
Yesterday, while heavy rain was battering at my windows, and the wind was howling through the cracks, I did what any sensible person would do—scrolled through social media. The first thing I saw? My friend’s bronzed toes, dangling over the edge of an infinity pool,...
by joblakeleytraining | Mar 26, 2025 | Articles, Businesses
Last week, I was at a dinner party when one of the guests—a friend of a friend—started sharing a story about their recent promotion. They spoke with such ease and self-assurance, casually throwing in details about their new responsibilities and the exciting challenges...
by joblakeleytraining | Mar 26, 2025 | Articles, Businesses
Before you panic—this isn’t that kind of article. But I do want to talk about how much we reveal about ourselves every day without even realising it. Our words, our reactions, even the way we stand in a queue—all of it gives away what’s going on beneath the surface....
by joblakeleytraining | Mar 26, 2025 | Articles, Businesses
One of the biggest battles my husband and I currently face is our 13-year-old son’s relentless campaign for a smartphone. His go-to argument? “Every single one of my friends has one.” Our response? The age-old parental classic: “If all your friends jumped off a cliff,...
by joblakeleytraining | Mar 21, 2025 | Articles, Businesses
When our son was young, my husband and I decided to do a bit of role playing. I mean role swapping. Due to circumstance and for practical reasons, we made a conscious decision to swap our ‘roles’ so my husband became the stay-at-home dad while I ramped up my career as...
