FM might still be a male-dominated profession, but it’s a mistake to think that male FMs don’t understand what it’s like to be in the minority. At the recent Women in FM Question Time event #askwifm, each of the panellists, had to say something about themselves that very few people…
A mortgage broker was helping me with my remortgage at home. My wife and I are a pretty complicated mortgaging case (we’d make a good case study in the Sunday papers, I wonder why they haven’t called…?). We’re both self-employed, so no two years’ income are ever the same; and…
Whilst I take a short breather over a cool glass of wine on a Sunday evening, I reflect on the previous week’s events in my role as a mother whose recent work-life was within FM. In both roles I have facilitated my client currently my partner (and service user children)…
I have always been fascinated as to how other people see you. By that I mean what do they actually see in you as a person, what is their ‘take’ on you? What do you represent in their eyes? With your family do they see a loving husband/wife, someone gentle…
Last week I was reminded of this scene from Rocky, and I wanted to share it with you. It might just give you a little inspiration when you need it most. “But somewhere along the line you changed. You stopped being you. You let people stick a finger in your…
International Women’s Day took place this week – I asked my friends, clients and colleagues to tell us about the women, working in FM, who have inspired them. Here are some of their comments: Claire McDonald says, I have found the contract manager at my site a great inspiration. Caroline…
Here is a short confidence building exercise for you (If you are up for the challenge that is!) At the end of each day for the next 7 days I want you to write down 5 things that happened throughout the day that proved that you are ACE! Now if…
When I was a child I devoured books, and one of my favourites was ‘Pollyanna’ by E H Porter. The film version was on TV over Christmas, and a friend I was watching it with asked, ‘Liz, is this where you get your optimism from?’ I’m pretty sure it had…
I have to admit it, I got sucked into the excitement about the World Cup – I couldn’t help myself! The whole nation seemed to create a groundswell of patriotism, support and rallying around our team. Then, as quickly as it began – it was over. I see similarities in…
If there was one question you could ask yourself to gain more peace of mind and keep a positive attitude, do you think it would be blanketing billboards, magazines and the internet? Would it be sensational enough to make the news? Would: less controversy, better communication and happier people be…
