My favourite podcasters don’t make predictions. Instead, they call them wishes. Predictions are a dime a dozen, mostly similar and already overdone by mid-January. But wishes? They add a touch of rebellion against what’s supposed to be realistic. Every year, the duo behind The Best One Yet, a sharp and witty daily business podcast by … Continue reading Three wishes for 2026
With everyone poring over predictions about star signs, stock markets, and elections, it feels only fair that the world of work gets its turn with the crystal ball. Last month, I looked back at my 2025 predictions and graded myself, which hopefully earned me enough credibility before I attempt this all over again. So this … Continue reading The Top Work Trends to Watch out for in 2026
If I had to describe 2025 in one phrase, it would be ‘a mixed bag’. It was one of those years where, when asked “how are you?” at the start of work calls, I found myself replying “surviving” far too often. More times than I’d like to admit. Looking back now, I realise how that … Continue reading 2026 Word of the Year – Thrive
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