Thank humility, recognise its place in your world, then invite in and embrace your inner Sia Unstoppable and do the following: Write an article and submit it to industry magazines. Look on the inside cover, near the contents page, of a list of editorial staff, there will be an email address there Contact the industry … More How to raise your professional profile the Aristo-Chic way
Hands up, the BEST professional advice I ever got was “It’s all about positioning” !!! Everything can be repositioned to make it sound better to you and other people – without lying ! Here’s an example. “I hate these stakeholders – they’re so annoying!!”. Whilst you may say that to yourself internally, when you replay … More Best Aristo-Chic advice ever. It’s all about positioning
Feel like you have been in your job for too long and you’re getting itchy feet? Other people are moving up or on and you feel in limbo. Here’s the effortlessly Aristo-Chic way to move forward in your career without brutally pushing others out of your way. Get in the mode. Get into your professional … More How to advance in your career the Aristo-Chic way
Super easy. ALERT: Jargon warning. You need to write a business case. Fancy words, but this will get you to be taken seriously. Decide on why you want the raise. Sounds like a no brainer, but it could be more money, a promotion, more responsibility, a title so you can then use it on your … More How to ask for a pay-rise the Aristo-Chic effortless way
Are you happy to work the 9-5 lifestyle? Been itching to do something more flexible that fits in with the school logistics? Then investigate setting up your own business. Here’s your Aristo-Chic four step plan: Decide on your niche – what are you awesome at? Or a killer question…if you had all the money in … More The Aristo-Chic guide to starting your own business… effortlessly
(Yes, I’m, talking about the English Prime Minister’s house, no 10, Whitehall Westminster) Want to impress your colleagues/boss Aristo-Chic style? Write a kick-ass report on something in the firm where you could add value or where you see there is a problem and you have a solution. London style-communication is the most sophisticated format, is … More How to write a kick-a** report in the No 10 style format.
This always seems like it should be more complicated. IT. IS. NOT. The following is the super easy hack to make to come across as more strategic (!) Know: Follow the latest trends, know what is going on and what is being done. Think: Ask difficult questions, not annoying ones – be prepared … More The Aristo-Chic guide to being great at strategy
I get asked this all the time. There are super easy quick hacks to make you feel instantly credible. Know your stuff.Know your CV backwards.Have examples to hand.Own your stuff. Be proud of what you know. Not everyone has your unique personality or experiences. Quite simply. Your ‘stuff’, let’s call it subject matter, doesn’t have … More How can you come across as professionally credible ?
Super simple. It’s all about mindset. ALL the millionaires have this figured out well before they start selling. This isn’t rocket science. Anyone can do this ….NOW. Every second you make a choice to see something positively or negatively. Choose positively. This is a no-brainer (!) Here’s the practical Aristo-Chic way to implement this into … More What’s the Aristo-Chic secret to business success?
I was super excited about sharing this particular strategy as this is pure Aristo-Chic. [Cue clapping emoji !] So, let’s dive in: Have coffee and muse. Do it in a fancy café. Proximity is power. Sit near people who you want to emulate. You may not have their money / or career position yet, but for … More The Aristo-Chic British etiquette guide to finding a new job
