How to deal with a scary boss the Aristo-Chic Mama-zonian way…

Okay, so I had to face scary bosses too many times at the beginning of my career. Often this is the Universe’s way of giving you the opportunity to toughen up. But it took me a lot longer to get there. Ideally, you’d hear their harsh words, then take five seconds before responding: “Ok, that … More How to deal with a scary boss the Aristo-Chic Mama-zonian way…

I am stuck in my job, but too scared to get out. How to professionally exit effortlessly.

So, this feeling of professional paralysis is often debilitating. It causes you to throw up so many blocks like: “My skills are only good enough for one company.” “No-one will pay me the same.” “I can’t leave now because I have no job to go to.” “I have no time off for interviews.” “I haven’t … More I am stuck in my job, but too scared to get out. How to professionally exit effortlessly.

How to be a fantabulous Aristo-Chic working SuperMum…effortlessly

Okay, so I am NOT talking about having it all and hiring a million nannies for your gorgeous mini humans. I am talking about doing a job you love and still being able to do the school drop-off and pick up. I know this is possible, because I do this. [Everything works better if you … More How to be a fantabulous Aristo-Chic working SuperMum…effortlessly

The secret of Perfection ? That’s so not the Aristo-Chic way. I’ll take just good enough any time

I spent ages trying to launch a new business. Separate from my consultancy work. As I am super visual, I really fixated on getting the right logo, thinking this would trigger and inspire me, and potential customers wouldn’t be drawn to me if I didn’t have the right image. It was a new industry for … More The secret of Perfection ? That’s so not the Aristo-Chic way. I’ll take just good enough any time

How to feel the fear and break through Aristo-chic style !

So, I am an alpha female proactive aristo-chic diva who gets stuff done. However, the other day, someone presented me with a professional opportunity that was my kryptonite [for those who haven’t seen Superman, firstly – watch it!, secondly, it’s the only material which can weaken him). Surprisingly, it was my seven year old daughter … More How to feel the fear and break through Aristo-chic style !

How to refind your buzz: What to do when your professional identity defines you

As an Aristo-Chic woman of action I know how to get things done. I know how to make things happen. It’s what I do. If I want something, I find a way. Seems quite simple to me really. It doesn’t occur to me that I would have barriers in my way. If I did then … More How to refind your buzz: What to do when your professional identity defines you

Time for an Aristo-Chic reboot … Here is the Mama-tabulous survival guide to getting back into the work place

There are so many Mama-tabulous divas out there at the schoolgate who have left work to raise a family, done an incredible job and then somehow lost their way and don’t think they can get back into the working world. I’m here to tell you, that you can ! Firstly, recognise yourself for the awesome … More Time for an Aristo-Chic reboot … Here is the Mama-tabulous survival guide to getting back into the work place