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The Coach: Now I’m a team leader, how can I avoid conflict?
Self-awareness is the key to reacting better to situations or people that might set you off, says Matthew Turner
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The Coach: The world of work doesn’t scratch my creative itch
The world of architecture isn’t satisfying a reader’s creative urges. Matthew Turner suggests that embracing one’s genuine curiosities can provide the motivation to persevere through inevitable challenges
Coach: How do I get back into work after raising a family?
Matthew Turner offers tips to an architect looking to returned to salaried employment after children
Coach: How do I make the switch to a different sector?
Matthew Turner offers advice to an architect looking to switch to a different sector of practice
Coach: My inept colleagues keep taking advantage of me
An architect is frustrated by working with disorganised and inept people. But if they find a new job, what is to stop the pattern repeating itself? Matthew Turner advises
Coach: How can I relate better to my younger colleagues?
A practice partner feels the younger members of their workforce are from another world. Matthew Turner gives some tips on how to handle this newer generation
Coach: How can I tackle disputes with my business partner?
An architect finds themselves disagreeing with their business partner over a range of matters, none of which seem to get resolved. Matthew Turner advises
Coach: a less experienced colleague is earning more than me
An architect has discovered that a less experienced member of their team is being paid more. Matthew Turner looks at their options
The Coach: Long hours and low interest – it’s a mystery why I stick with architecture
An architect finds their work stressful, unexciting and not particularly well paid. Matthew Turner looks at their options for an alternative career
The Coach: I’m worried about the prospect of retirement
While in a good financial position, a reader worries about the change in life that impending retirement will bring. Matthew Turner has some wise advice