Alison in Action

In the same way that guardrails and barriers protect us when we’re driving on the road and keep us safe, we need boundaries to keep ourselves safe. Boundaries help you maintain a level of control of your work life, your relationships, and what you give your time to. Boundaries help you direct your energy on…

We’re just about wrapping the year and for most of us, this means taking stock of the year and looking ahead to the coming year. One of the things you’re most likely to review is your career. Are you enjoying your job? Is it time to start your own business? What kind of set up…

Work in a company long enough and you’re bound to hear, “teamwork makes the dream work” at the water cooler, during coffee breaks, over lunches, and definitely in meetings. It’s an often-said cliche, but there is truth to it. For any project, big or small, its success depends on each member of the team doing…

Understanding people, what drives people, makes them tick and do what they do underpins psychology. From childhood and right through to adulthood, our lives are shaped by our thoughts. Our Alison Publisher Spotlight shines on founder of PsyNOMAD, İlbey UÇAR. He spoke to us about the value of psychology across different fields and how he’s…

As an affiliate, you align yourself with a business or organisation and share that with your online connections. And if you manage to execute being an affiliate correctly, everyone involved becomes empowered and wins. There are several things you, as an affiliate, need to do to communicate your product or service to ensure the lead…

English is the universal language spoken across many businesses and industries. Many international corporations or companies looking to break into overseas markets will be inclined to hire employees with English listed as a language skill on their resume. Below, we have mock conversations in different settings that you can use to practice for real-life situations…

It’s often been said that ‘every pot has a lid’, or ‘every lock has a key’. What this means is that there is something for everyone. Similarly, when it comes to careers, the familiar that we hear about every day, or the more obscure career paths we wouldn’t think of like a mattress tester (talk…

The world of photography is constantly expanding. In today’s world with millions of pictures being shared and captured every day, there is no better time to try your hand in photography. Whether you’ve always loved the idea of being a professional photographer or just want to take your camera skills to the next level, here…

Are you a budding photographer at heart and want to take your first big step into the art? Before jumping into learning professional photography, it’s important to discover what type of photographer you are. By identifying your interests, you will focus on the particular type that you’d like to specialise. Here are the 5 fun types of photographers to…

Not entirely happy with the path your life is taking? It’s never too late to shake things up and change the direction your life is going in. Here are our top 5 tips to getting the life you really want. 1. Change Your Thinking – Change Your Life It’s easy to see life’s challenges as…