Finding your way back: How a Career Coach can support your return to work
Life doesn’t follow a straight line. Sometimes we MUST stop, our bodies will tell you to do that and often not in a good way, whether by choice or circumstance sometimes to heal or grieve or perhaps care for others or simply catch our breath. If you’re now contemplating a return to work after a […]
Defining what success looks like to you – and why it matters more than ever
Success. It’s a word that gets thrown around a lot in boardrooms, LinkedIn posts, and even casual chats. But when you really stop and think about it, do you know what success means to you? Is it a big salary? A prestigious job title? Or is it something more personal, like having flexibility, making a […]
The Power of Self-Awareness: Navigating your career journey with clarity and confidence
At Jigsaw People Solutions, we believe that real career growth starts with understanding the one constant in every role, challenge, and opportunity – YOU. Working with a career coach can bring clarity, direction, and strategy. But more than that, it often sparks one of the most important (and sometimes overlooked) shifts: a deeper awareness of […]
Feeling Stuck? The fear of switching industries and how a Career Coach can help
Have you ever found yourself wondering, “Is it time for a change?” Maybe it’s the fear of redundancy, the pace of technological change, or simply a desire to do something that feels more meaningful. Lately, I’ve been speaking with professionals who are considering a shift in industry, and while the reasons vary, one feeling keeps surfacing: […]
Is menopause a tick-box exercise because HR puts it on the calendar?
Menopause is trending again this month… but here’s the question: is it really part of everyday conversation, or just a tick-box exercise because HR puts it on the calendar? For some companies, it’s a quick mention and then forgotten. For others, it’s slowly becoming a natural part of workplace dialogue. I am looking forward to my […]
Q3 Reality Check: When goals meet life (and you’re just trying to keep up)
The end of Q3 is now upon us, how did that happen? You’re staring down the list of goals you proudly set in January, reviewed (with optimism) mid-year, and now it’s reality time. But here’s the thing, you’re not just behind on a couple of deliverables. You’re doing your day job – the constant, unrelenting, […]
Redundancy isn’t the end – it’s the start of reinvention
I recently had a conversation with a senior leader at a major US university. This lady, whom we will call “Anna”, was introduced to me by one of my previous team members Ellen. We weren’t talking about US recruitment market like we would normally do, we were talking about reinvention. About what happens when your […]
Andropause – the male Menopause explained
Andropause, often referred to as male menopause, is a natural phase in a man’s life that remains less discussed than its female counterpart. It is characterised by a gradual decline in testosterone levels in men, typically beginning in their late 40s to early 50s, and unlike menopause in women, which occurs over a relatively short […]
Why we must stop neglecting our mental health
As humans, we often underestimate how deeply our mental health shapes our lives. A nurse once told me that the brain is the most valuable organ in our body, and yet, ironically, it’s also the most neglected. Our minds are constantly at work, every minute, and every day, processing emotions, managing stress, solving problems, and […]
Supporting career journeys at every stage
The past few weeks have been a powerful reminder of why tailored career coaching matters, especially in a world that feels anything but stable. I’ve been working closely with two very different groups of clients. On one side, I’ve supported students balancing final exams, dissertations, part-time jobs, and the stress of stepping into the unknown […]