Can your name affect your career prospects?

An analysis of LinkedIn members suggests it is possible your name is affecting your career prospects. The analysis revealed shortened or monosyllabic names, such as Bob, Jack, Bruce and Fred, are the most popular names among male CEOs. Whereas for women, the opposite appears true, with names such as Deborah, Sally, Cynthia and Carolyn more…

Losing the sense of who I am

On national television recently I heard a woman who had been retrenched from her job make the comment I have lost the sense of who I am. This was very relevant to me as having to give up my paid employment, because of the symptoms of dementia, was very difficult. No-one ever asked me how it…