Those of you in the mining industry know that you have to go for an annual medical exam to see if you are physically fit to work. They...

Think carefully before you answer this question. Logically there's no reason why you would sabotage yourself, there are enough other...

If ever there was a bitter pill to swallow, this one would be the most bitter of them all. Having to admit that you are wrong. I have...

The thought of networking strikes fear into many a heart. Why would you go up to a complete stranger and speak to them?! What if they...

A few years ago I was exposed to a term called "multiskilling" It was a project that was run at the mine whereby operators were trained...

Raise your hand if you know this feeling. You are doing your job and you feel you are ready to be promoted. You speak to your manager and...

Last week's blog was received very well so I decided to drop 5 more hacks from my days at the coal mines. I will just carry on with the...

I've worked at the coal mines for 10 years and there are some tips and tricks that I've learnt along the way. I worked at both opencast...

As if we don't have enough challenges already, lol! Yes, you guessed it, I'm coming with a challenge but I promise this one will do you a...

Last week I had this bright idea of combining my business improvement background with my career coaching. Shock, horror and disbelief!...

I can feel the collective groan happening right now, but really I'm asking are you too busy to improve yourself? The number one reason...

Your career path is not always this long or winding road. It will look different for each and every one of us. Some talk about the career...

I decided to write about staying calm in these very unsure times. The world is in the grip of a global pandemic and we are caught in the...

If you are anything like me you would have experienced putting things off until the last minute. It's called procrastination, and it...

Everybody loves free stuff, myself included! I have put together 10 ways that you can shake up your career in mining. These are practical...

At some moment you will get to a point in your career that you will feel bored or irritable by your work situation. This could be because...

It is so easy to get caught up in our careers and ambitions but let's take a moment to step back and breathe. It is important to want to...

If someone asks you what your strength is, how long does it take you to answer? Do you have to think really hard about what you are good...

Would you buy a house without a fence or a wall? I don't think you would. It's not safe AND your property is open to everyone and...

I have been thinking a lot around the issue of experience. It's a sore topic for a lot people and instantly strikes fear into the hearts...