Reflections on starting a side project
Let’s just call them projects, because “side” or otherwise, we’ve learned that to do well takes a lot of work!
Welcome to Jess Co (and how to create your own personal charter)
Imagine if you were a company: what are your brand pillars? What’s on your personal charter? What are the non-negotiable rules your “employees” must follow? Here Jess ponders how thinking of herself as a company might make some decisions much easier, and shares a free template for creating your own personal charter.
What we’ve learned about turning off notifications on our phone
We turned off phone notifications to see what would happen and —spoiler alert— we’re keeping them off. Find out why you might turn notifications off too.
Kind regards: why authenticity is queen
You are a special snowflake. Don’t let that disappear when it comes to writing emails!
The art of negotiating (from a woman’s perspective)
The art of negotiating (from a woman’s perspective)
Hey, I’m walking here!
The benefits of walking meetings, and why you should consider taking some meetings outside. At least promise you’ll try it once.
Crumbs (and 3 other reasons not to eat at your desk)
Crumbs are a very good reason not to eat at your desk. Here we give you a few more! Have a little read and see if you agree.
Just write it! (and become a better writer)
5 hot tips to help you become a better writer.
Working a four day week
What changed when I made the leap to an eight day fortnight.
Clear communication in a digital world
Approaches to ensure you’re communicating clearly and efficiently in a digital workplace setting.