January Plans – new books, new goals, new year!

A well-read woman is a dangerous creature. – Lisa Kleypas, The Wallflower Christmas

I’m starting 2026 as I mean to go on. Chilled out with a very long to-read list.
I hope you have had a nice time, however you celebrate, and today is a restful New Year’s Day.

In case you were wondering, these are the key dates for January!

Ask Me Anything  20^th January 11:30-12:00
What has been bothering you recently?
What is stopping you from taking the next step in your career?
Where does your attention go when you think about work?

Maybe it’s time to ask me to help!

My regular question-and-answer session within Creating Careers To Enjoy your opportunity to “pick my brains” for free.

Typically, only my clients receive personalised and direct mentoring tools or coaching support. However, this Q&A session is your chance to tap into over 20 years of experience!

A new year often brings with it thoughts of change.
So, take the opportunity to ask any questions you may have around:

Career Change
New Roles
Returning to Work
Confidence at Work
Business Development
Better Balance

And beyond

I answer right within Creating Careers To Enjoy, and the video remains in the group to give you a chance to catch up at your leisure (well, for as long as Meta leaves it up!)
HIT REPLY with your question, and let me know if you want to be kept anonymous.

Personal Development Book Chat; 26^th January 20:30
We are doing something different for the start of the year. January reading will be Donna Ashworth’s “Joy Chose You”.
Joy Chose You is a beautiful, colour-illustrated collection of Donna’s most-loved poems to bring more joy into our imperfect lives. When we allow joy to wrap her quiet warmth around us we find ourselves opening up to more life, love and light.

With poems such as ‘Joy Comes Back’, ‘Happy’ and ‘Unstoppable’, as well as 20 new poems, including ‘This Little Moment’, ‘Love Wins’ and ‘A Little Weird’, Donna’s wise words help us find hope in the dark, calm amid worry and greater joy in the beauty of living.
Join me in Creating Careers to Enjoy to share your thoughts, and your favourite poem from the collection!

Last month’s blogs have been about rounding up the year!

The theme aims at looking after yourself.

What can you learn, and what can you apply?

• How can I find time for myself within a busy career and family life?”
• Personal Development Book Club Round-up
• Must read blogs from 2025
• And today’s new read.  The Balance Collective Ask Me Anything. A round-up of 2025’s questions and answers

If you want to catch up on or re-read December’s blogs, you can find them all here.

What are your wishes for 2026?

Are you ready to create a career to enjoy?  If you are considering us working together in 2026, either for coaching or workshops, then feel free to book in a call.

Hope that the year has begun well for you!