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How can I overcome imposter syndrome?

Forgive your child self – then write the adult you a super-mushy love letter, says Sharmadean Reid

I’ve had a better offer – is it OK to leave a new job after a few months?

Money is not the only reason you work. It’s worth thinking about your personal criteria

Should I dress more smartly for work?

We live in an image-obsessed world, says Sharmadean Reid. But there are dangers in being too decorative

‘Miserable staff don’t make money’: the firms that have switched to a four-day week

British people work some of the longest hours in Europe, but are among the least productive. Now some companies are shortening the working week to increase efficiency, health and happiness

Nicola Adams: ‘I still get nervous before a big fight’

The boxer on her training regime, her mum’s home cooking and her respect for her opponents

How do I stop men talking over me at work?

Try an app to track interruptions, says Sharmadean Reid, then make it clear all voices must be heard

Anne-Marie Imafidon: ‘My dream in life is to be a hermit’

The computer scientist and co-founder of STEMettes on turning vegan, going to church and why travelling is hard work

I fancy a colleague. Should I make a move?

Forget about whether it would be terrible for your career, says Sharmadean Reid. Instead ask: is it right for me?

As a newbie, how do I get management to listen to my ideas?

Set aside idealistic notions in favour of commercial viability, says Sharmadean Reid

How to focus – tips from a Cambridge don, London cabbie and others

Even the smartest people sometimes struggle to stay in the zone. What tricks do they use to get back on track?

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