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Marathon Training – Week 5
Summer Training Is Tough My coaching specialism is primarily based on career progression, but as a client, you need to be taking a broader view on how best to succeed. Building layers of toughness, resilience and stamina all apply, hence why I am including my marathon preparation when I talk about the coaching opportunities I…
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The Benefits of Using a SWOT Analysis
Unlocking Strategic Insights for Success A SWOT analysis stands as a cornerstone of strategic planning, guiding businesses, organisations, and individuals alike in navigating the complex landscape of decision-making. By examining Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats, this analytical tool offers a structured approach to evaluating internal and external factors that can impact the achievement of objectives.…
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Marathon Training – Week 4
Schorcio When I first thought about attempting an autumn marathon, I was thinking that training in the summer would be fantastic. What a time to be getting fit and building your endurance. Generally, most of my event training has been during the Autumn, Winter and Spring months, and the summer is a time for leisurely…
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When Fear Stifles Progression
Reluctance to change in the workplace is common and often stems from a mix of psychological, organisational, and practical reasons. I have had some really good examples where the reluctance hasn’t been on my part, but more from resentment from a boss, and I am sure this resonates with so many people. Here is a…
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Marathon Training – Week 3
Tracking Progress for Marathon Training 1. Set SMART Goals Break down your marathon goal into SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) milestones: Run 5 km continuously by week 2 Hit 10 km by week 4 Long runs increase by 1–2 km weekly Run a half marathon by week 8–10 2. Use a Training Plan Follow…
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A Structured Approach To Career Progression
I remember when I first started my career almost 30 years ago, and I was probably at the lowest level in the organisation I was fortunate to be employed by. You might ask why I was fortunate which is a fair question, but at the time there was a recession, and for me getting a job…
