Success may seem like it is given to the elite few, but in reality it is not. It wasn’t until a few years ago when I was on my own self discovery of success that I st
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Blog by Elsa Hogan
From Reflection to Focus in 2026
Jan 03, 2026
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This episode marks the beginning of something new for me.
For nearly two years, writing has been my main space for reflection. It’s where I’ve explored many topics, and ultimately...
89 - Focus Matters: How I Set Goals That Actually Move the Needle
Dec 21, 2025
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Last week, I wrote about preparing for year-end reviews and how they give us an opportunity to reflect on progress, impact, and what really matters in your career.
Autumn, for me,...
88 - Make The Most of Your Year-End Review (Even If You Don’t Have One)
Dec 14, 2025
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For some people, the year-end review is a formal, scheduled conversation with a clear structure and paperwork to complete. For others, it barely exists at all. And for many, it is ...
87 - Your Version of Success: Forget the Rules and Define Your Own
Dec 07, 2025
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Have you ever reached a moment where you felt burnt out, disconnected, or disappointed with where you are in your life or career?Â
It is something many people experience, and quit...
86 - The Power of Visualisation - Why Seeing It First Changes Everything
Nov 30, 2025
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Before you scroll past and assume visualisation isn’t for you, stay with me for a moment. This is one of the simplest, most powerful, completely free tools you can use to change yo...
85 - How to reignite your spark when your career motivation dips
Nov 23, 2025
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There often comes a point in almost every career or role where your spark fades a little. Nothing is dramatically wrong, but it also doesn't feel right any more. You still show up,...
84 - Is your career aligned with your life goals?
Nov 16, 2025
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When was the last time you asked yourself: “Is my career helping me build the life I actually want?”
I’ve found there are two extremes when it comes to how people approach work, m...
83 - How to know when you’ve outgrown your role (and what to do next)
Nov 09, 2025
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Over the past few weeks, I’ve been reflecting a lot on where I focus my time and energy - what’s working, what’s not, and where I want to make progress next year.
And one question...
82 - Where your energy goes, growth flows
Nov 02, 2025
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In last week’s post, I wrote about why pausing to reflect and realign is really important. It is about slowing down to take stock and reset before stepping into a new season.
This...
81 - Pause before progress: Why reflection and realignment matter
Oct 26, 2025
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 At this time of year, I intentionally take some time out each day to slow down. Not because there’s less to do (there never is) but because I know how important it is to stop, tak...
80 - The habits behind a healthy career
Oct 19, 2025
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On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your health?
And how about your career health?
Most of us separate the two - our physical wellbeing and our professional success - when ...
79 - How to use AI to advance your career
Oct 12, 2025
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How do you use AI (artificial intelligence)?
It is such a powerful tool that I use almost daily. Here are just a few ways I’ve used it recently:
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78 - 5 signs that you need a new job
Oct 05, 2025
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Recently, I was talking to a leader in a large global business about my next career move. He asked me a simple question: “Why do you want to move?”
It made me pause. The truth is,...
77 - Why Successful People Make Time to Read (And Why You Should Too)
Sep 28, 2025
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I was listening to Rob Dial’s Mindset Mentor podcast recently where he talked about how you can get ahead of 99% of people. Rob shares that the average person watches Netflix fo...
75 - Finding Your Purpose
Sep 14, 2025
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This week, I had the privilege of hearing Dr. Kamel Hothi OBE speak, and her words were powerful. Through her story, she reminded us of the importance of values and purpose in your...