It won't have escaped your notice that today is International Women's Day.  Perhaps, as you made breakfast this morning, the radio was full of declarations of solidarity and high hopes for progress.  Perhaps your colleagues are full of renewed vigour and enthusiasm this week about the importance of gender equality in your organisation.  Perhaps you took an extra moment today as you waved your daughters off to their swimming lessons to think about how their lives were going to unfold.  Whether you're feeling fired up or concerned about the work still to be undertaken, International Women's Day is a time when we all pause, look back over our shoulders at the breakthroughs we've already made, and look forward at the path stretching out towards the horizon.

When applying for jobs your CV (Curriculum Vitae) is often your first impression. A well-structured and polished CV can make the difference between landing an interview and being overlooked. Here’s our guide to help get you started…

Here at 9-2-3, the airwaves are alive with remarkable resolution, inspired innovation, and...  well, actually, spectacular sneezing.  From our completely non-scientific survey at the school gates, it seems that many of you will have been in the same boat this week. 

Period.  Time of the Month.  A visit from Auntie Flo.  And - my personal favourite - "The English Have Landed".  

It's still ever so slightly disconcerting to speak the word "period" out loud, isn’t it? Even for those of us who’ve been experiencing periods for 30 years. 

LinkedIn holds a multitude of opportunities for all. Apart from the obvious job search, it also enables you to grow a relevant business network where you can also proactively reach out to business contacts to strike up conversations. You can share content for the benefit of your personal brand, and unlock other visibility opportunities such as speaking and collaborations.

By the time you read this, your New Year's resolutions may no longer be foremost in your mind.  Perhaps they've quietly fallen by the wayside - or perhaps they imploded in a puff of wheatgrass-smoothie-fuelled smoke at some point last week.  You may have spent the first week of January declaring that this year you'd practise the saxophone for three hours every day, only eat hand-stroked vegetables grown in the Outer Hebrides, or never argue with your teenage offspring ever again about the levels of hygiene observed in their bedrooms…

We caught up with Nutritionist, Victoria Thomas, to discuss the best ways to keep healthy over the festive season (while still having a fabulous time!)…