Career Change
Why is it so hard to figure out your next career move?
Many of us are raised with the idea that we’ll discover what we’re good at, maybe get a relevant degree at uni, then embark on a clear, linear career path. And each step along the way will be obvious. While that may be true for some, it hasn’t been the case for most people I…
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Great skills and experience, but no confidence about career change?
“I’ve got great skills and experience, but no confidence about career change.” Is this you? If it is, you’re in great company. Clients come to me with anything from 3 years in their industry, to having climbed the ladder to CEO level. Here are the most common stories (I hear these daily) that they tell…
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Your dream role is possible
Today I want to talk about finding your dream role – a role that is fulfilling, energising and plays to your natural strengths. Does this sound like you? there’s a lack of flexibility in your role your manager doesn’t seem to trust you, even though you’re in a senior role you’re feeling stuck Do you: …
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Finding your best fit role isn’t about changing who you are
Finding your best fit role isn’t about changing who you are. Are you stuck in a role: that lacks the flexibility that you want? that doesn’t align with your values? where your manager doesn’t seem to trust you, even though you’re in a senior role? Do you want: to be treated like an adult, especially…
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Is your job search approach working for you?
Think about the last time you looked for a job (or you may currently be looking). How did it make you feel? Empowered, with a sense of control over the process? Or belittled and questioning your employability? Now, think about a major purchase you may have made, e.g. a house or a car. Were you…
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How to resign with confidence
Today we’re talking about how to resign clearly, concisely and on your terms. We can get confused by our feelings of loyalty and conscientiousness. Get this right and you are proactive, and have a simple interaction. Get this wrong and you can find yourself being reactive and having a complicated interaction. Here is my recommended…
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Burnout and fatigue
Today, we’re talking about fatigue and burnout. If you want to dive further into this, sign up to my upcoming Burnout Masterclass. Here’s the short version: The top frustrations I hear every 2nd person talk about are: The workload keeps increasing with no additional resources I feel tired all the time… I’m starting to feel…
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Too drained to figure this out?
Some clients who come to me are simply too drained to figure out what to do next career wise. They’ve usually got to this point for 2 reasons: They’re working too many hours and are exhausted And they feel the need to change, but lack the confidence to do so, and so stay in an…
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How to keep your holiday vibe alive back at work
It’s been another big year, and I reckon we’ve earned a holiday. And hopefully, most of us will be able to get away for at least a few days. And I want to hold on to the holiday vibe for as long as possible when I come back to my desk. It really is possible…
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Top 3 career change myths
Today we’re talking about career change myths. The top 3 myths around career change that I regularly hear my clients talking about are: You need to accept a cut in salary when you change careers You need to retrain or undertake further study The only available opportunities are advertised on job search websites If you…
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