I was asked to join a radio debate about workplace bullies the other day. Listeners were invited to call in with their experiences.
One lady rang in with a miserable account of how her female boss had bullied her into leaving her job.
I like this time of year - it offers the perfect opportunity to think about what lies ahead.
Aside from contemplating your expanded waistline and trying to commit to good resolutions, I suggest you also reflect on how you can make the precious resource that is time work for you over the next 12 months.
Over the past weeks I have become aware of the phrase “critical friend”.
It has frequently popped up during conversations with like-minded businesswomen.
The Future50 is a cause for celebration. East Anglia is a hot bed of talent and entrepreneurism - but come on ladies where were you? The EDP's Future50 is a splendid collection of entrepreneurs, all of whom, apart from Claire Martinsen and Kate Gaskin, are male.
I was fortunate enough to be invited to an event recently which discussed our region in the context of the global market place.
Hosted by MBA students of the Norwich Business School, the event encapsulated all that is good about business in our region.
I was on Radio Norfolk recently with careers adviser Ann Starkie and image consultant Sarah Morgan. We were there to discuss the challenges faced by those who unexpectedly find themselves back on the job market.