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Bossing it

Beauty and technology entrepreneur Sharmadean Reid gives essential work/life advice, from how to find your dream job to tips to avoid the Sunday night blues

17 December 2018

  • Creative business people reviewing proofs in office

    It's my final column - here's the best advice I’ve given (and got)

    As time goes on, I find myself returning to a familiar mantra

3 December 2018

  • woman talking on phone

    How do I get my male colleagues to respect that I have a young child?

    Make a stand against this culture or make it clear you will resign, says Sharmadean Reid

26 November 2018

  • Frustrated african-american woman feeling despair in shared office with laptop

    My boss is incredibly moody. What can I do?

    It might be worth giving your boss the opportunity to shed light on the reason for the mood swings, says Sharmadean Reid

19 November 2018

  • Woman kissing letter in envelope, side view letter of love

    How can I overcome imposter syndrome?

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

12 November 2018

  • Studio shot of a young businessman using a digital tablet , sitting on a white chair with three empty chairs around him

    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

5 November 2018

  • Businesswoman on the phone

    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

29 October 2018

  • Woman looking at men whispering

    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

22 October 2018

  • Girl looking at her colleague with love in her eyes while he is talking

    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?

15 October 2018

  • Businesswoman at whiteboard leading meeting in conference room<br>start up company, meeting room

    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

8 October 2018

  • Woman leading meeting at flipchart in conference room

    How do I get my boss to recognise the work I do?

    If she doesn’t notice, says Sharmadean Reid, spell it out for her

1 October 2018

  • Woman exercising on treadmill in gym

    How to make time for self-care at work

    You’re never going to bring your best self to work unless you have the ability to look after that self

24 September 2018

  • Businessman using laptop at train station.

    How do I best use the three hours a day I spend commuting?

    Whether it’s drafting emails or reading, make the most of this me-time, says Sharmadean Reid

10 September 2018

  • Two angry business people using laptops and looking sideways at each other

    I’ve got my dream job but I can’t stand my colleagues

    You have two options here, says Sharmadean Reid: a new job or a new team

3 September 2018

  • Happy diverse group of friends discussing a book in library.

    How do I build a following for my book club online?

    Don’t try to be an internet superstar, says Sharmadean Reid: keep it real and watch your membership grow

27 August 2018

  • Young man success celebration at office

    Can I be chatty, playful and expressive at work?

    I worked on toning myself down, letting others take charge and being less, well, energetic

20 August 2018

  • Working with laptop at office

    I’ve no idea what I want to do when I leave school

    The world is your oyster, says Sharmadean Reid – and a mix of the humanities with technology is perfect

13 August 2018

  • Business people discussing in board room

    How to deal with micro-aggressions as a black woman

    I would do it with humour, says Sharmadean Reid

6 August 2018

  • Woman holding eight mugs of tea in her hands

    Why am I the one always making the tea?

    Don’t make the Team Tea. If you don’t ask, you don’t get, says Sharmadean Reid

30 July 2018

  • Businesswoman talking on phone and using laptop

    How can I get my confidence back after having children?

    Stop judging yourself, says Sharmadean Reid: you’ve done the most important job of all. Just use the internet to catch up

2 July 2018

  • Businessman leading a presentation in office

    I’ve got this great business idea – but no clue how to turn it into reality

    The secret to making your vision come to life is to surround yourself with the right people
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