April 10, 2026
tips to stand out at executive interviews

Interviewing for Executives – 5 tips to ensure you stand out

The interview process is a highly competitive one and like any elite sport the difference between winning and losing is marginal.  With this in mind, it’s useful to look at the characteristics shared by successful candidates.They reposition themselves from job applicant to business partner:When coaching clients, I always encourage them to understand the world from the interviewer’s perspective. I invite them to focus on what they need to be successful in their new role and explore how they can add value to their new employer. This injects pace and passion to the interview......
March 1, 2026
tips for dealing with overqualified issue at interview

5 Tips for dealing with the ‘Overqualified’ issue in interviews

In order to get back into the job market after a career break, many people are applying for roles that don’t require their level of experience and qualifications.  In this situation, how do you avoid running the risk of being overlooked in the recruitment process and rejected on the basis of being overqualified?  The following 5 tips should help:
March 1, 2026
only 4% women CEOs in fortune 500

Only 4% of Fortune 500 CEOs are women. What’s going wrong?

In 1918 Irish women got the right to vote. 1973 heralded the abolition of the marriage bar; 1977 saw the introduction of the Employment Equality Act. Girls now consistently outshine boys across the globe in exam results. Having made so much progress, why are women still underrepresented in political circles and the upper echelons of business?
February 5, 2026
how do you manage conflict

How to answer the interview question – How do you manage conflict?

Most people I coach find this question particularly challenging. They assume that the interviewer is looking for an example of a highly charged situation where there’s a complete breakdown of a relationship. Relax, your examples don’t need to have Hollywood style plots and drama. The key to answering this question well is simply replacing the world conflict with disagreement.  
February 1, 2026
tips to overcome interview nerves

3 Tips to Overcome Interview Nerves

Anxiety and fear of interviews is a common problem. As a business coach, I have worked with clients whose fear has crippled their career development and earning potential. My clients are very capable and know their anxiety is irrational but sometimes that’s not enough. It takes time and effort to understand and overcome such emotions but all is possible with the right help.