Combining work from several sources can give you income, freedom, and opportunities that exceed the old model of the salaried position — I have a portfolio career. I have developed this career steadily over the course of more than a decade. Over this period my work has developed from side hustles and freelancing into a proper career, one with purpose, direction, and development opportunities. This career allows me the flexibility and variety…

Use this framework to put decision-making theory into practice — I was savouring a coffee from my new coffee maker when a wide-eyed and breathless soldier stumbled into my makeshift office. My cup was poised in my hand — the aroma was fantastic — and the thought of drinking it was more alluring than anything I could imagine that this…

A short bio of Simon Ash Hi and welcome! Let me introduce myself. Let’s start with the two most common questions people ask someone when meeting someone for the first time. Usually these are: ‘What is your name?’ and ‘what do you do?’ So, let me answer these in turn: Who am I? My name is Simon Ash. Pleased…

The Iceberg Model of organisational culture reveals the relationship between behaviours, beliefs, and values — Have you ever asked for directions in Nepal? You could get confused or frustrated if you are not aware of the cultural differences that affect this simple interaction. For example, if you ask how far it is to the next village it is unlikely that the person will point or…

The Right Questions Newsletter: 4 Things for Friday — Hope you have had a great week. Sorry for the slight gap since the last newsletter but here are the four things I wanted to share with you this Friday. What I am writing about Ever felt like an imposter? That you were faking it or that people are going to find you out? I…

Why you do something is more important than what you do — Imposter syndrome is a psychological condition but one that can be summed up very simply: it is about feeling a fraud. It is the fear that we cannot live up to other people’s expectations or that we do not deserve our position, accolades or the praise people give us. …

Monitor the right gauges on your dashboard to avoid a burnout — I woke up but I could hardly move. I felt smothered under a leaden blanket — utterly drained of energy. Trying to sit up induced waves of fatigue making me fight for breath. What was happening? It was as though someone had replaced my body. This faulty one could surely…

How changing your perspective on life can change your understanding of success — A few months ago, a very good friend of mine died. It was sudden and unexpected. He was in his thirties. He was very fit (he had recently completed a marathon amongst other things) and seemed healthy. But he died in his sleep. The post-mortem was inconclusive as to his…

The Right Questions Newsletter: 4 Things for Friday — Hope you have had a great week. Here are the four things I wanted to share with you this Friday. What I am writing about Management guru Peter Druker reportedly said, “culture eats strategy for breakfast.” Whether he actually did or not the phrase certainly rings true and in my experience, I have seen plans…