Nikki’s tips
Finding fulfillment in an unchallenging or uninspiring role
I was once hounded in a role for my one key weakness, according to MBTI – attention to detail. Not only did my confidence erode but my enjoyment at work dipped significantly. To cope with my changed work environment, as I wasn’t clear on what was next, I chose an inspiring project that I could…
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Sometimes you need a friend to say, “Enough’s enough!”
When you’re in a job that’s just not right for you, it’s a bit like being a frog in a pot of cold water that slowly gets heated. You don’t realise you need to jump out. You become used to the discomfort until… Most of us have been in a role like this. We’ve stayed…
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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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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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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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How to find your dream role in the current job market
Now is a fantastic time to find and land your dream role. But there are a few key things you need to know about the job market and how to approach an opportunity in order to land it. I recently spoke with Sarah Piper from Invisible Partners about this. Sarah works with organisations to identify…
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How to assess and influence workplace culture
A fulfilling role requires role fit and culture fit. But what is culture? And how do you get an insight into an organsation’s culture before joining it? In this interview, Renee Barnes draws upon her expert perspective and deep experience to answer these questions. Renee Barnes is the founder of HR consultancy The People Paradox.…
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