Want to take annual leave? Here’s how to ask your manager

Want to take annual leave? Here’s how to ask your managerDear Anna, How do I ask my manager about taking annual leave? I’m a graduate…

Self-leadership. What is it and should I care?

Self-leadership. What is it and should I care?Dear Anna, I’ve joined a new organisation and they keep talking about self-leadership. It seems a bit soft…

Advice for leaders to motivate themselves and their teams

Advice for leaders to motivate themselves and their teams.Dear Anna, It’s been a tough year and I’m struggling to motivate myself and my team. Everyone…

“Passive aggressive”. What does that mean and how do I respond to it?

“Passive aggressive”. What does that mean and how do I respond to it?Dear Anna, I have received feedback that I need to stop being “passive…

When people aren’t prepared to call out the big things like harassment and bullying

Why is it so easy to call people out on small things – like where to save a document – and not be prepared to…

When a shared idea becomes a stolen idea

My colleague keeps stealing my ideas and claiming them as their own. How can I address this without the risk of not being collaborative?Dear Anna,…

Annual Reviews: How to make sure it’s effective over Zoom

Annual reviews are just around the corner. What can I do to ensure it’s effective over Zoom rather than face-to-face in the office? Dear Anna, Annual…

Virtually employed: The birth of online work experience

More law firms are rolling out virtual internships as a way to attract top talent and reach students from diverse communities.In a socially distant world,…

COVID-19: Tips to beat loneliness while working from home

I’m working from home due to COVID-19 and I’m finding it much lonelier than I expected. Do you have any tips for getting through the…

How to stick to the goals you have set for yourself

I’m good at setting goals for myself, but I’m bad at sticking to them. Do you have any suggestions that might help?Dear Anna, I’m good…