In just a few decades, the rise of technology and the internet has dramatically changed the way we operate. We don’t have to leave the comfort of our own home to order everything we need, from [...]

Enter the global skills gap. Nothing new, the lack of specialist skills has been recognised as a global economic threat for some years now. Global suggests that the problem is out there, across [...]

Building on the success of my career coaching programme I’m delighted to announce the launch of my skills development coaching programme. Helping people be more effective in their role helps [...]

When the yearning to be something different, do something different and achieve more becomes unbearable making the decision to change career can be the most significant step forward out of a [...]

For weeks now I’ve been anticipating the school break-up with a healthy dose of excitement but also a triple measure of trepidation. Week one is now down, and I can give myself a few gold [...]

Gone are the days when we could hide bad service from our potential customers. With various online platforms designed specifically to capture complaints and poor reviews it can be pretty daunting [...]

By Nottingham Post  |  Posted: June 01, 2015 How transferable are skills from the armed forces? Performance and careers coach Penny Strutton has some work tips for those leaving the forces. So [...]

Having spent the last few weeks in the southern hemisphere, I was over the moon to come home to find spring in full swing. With the balmy weather, my garden had turned into a jungle, which meant [...]

By Nottingham Post | Posted: March 11, 2015 Firms need to help staff to give up smoking. Ex-smoker Penny Strutton, a performance and careers coach, looks at smoking in the workplace. It is 10 [...]

When I found out I was expecting a baby boy, nearly nine years ago, I had images of him tearing around, climbing trees, BMXing round the neighbourhood and having adventures. Although my [...]