In an interview in August 2018, Donald Trump was asked, “What grade do you give yourself so far?” He replied “I give myself an A+. I don’t think any president has ever done what I’ve done…” Very few of us approach a performance appraisal with the self-confidence of Donald Trump! In
Are you grieving for your career? You can grieve for your career when you’ve lost a job you love or even if you’ve never found work that brings you purpose and connection. It’s actually important to grieve when you transition through various stages in your career - it helps
You may have heard of the "Great Resignation" or “The Big Quit”. It has been a post & conversation topic on LinkedIn and other social media outlets for the last 6 months. This blog outlines the 5 Ways to Take Advantage of The Great Resignation. The great resignation is the
The research on diversity and inclusion is conclusive and well-understood – it’s good for business, good for communities and good for our economy. So why do migrants face higher barriers to securing long-term professional employment in Australia? In this article, I explore these issues and give four reasons why I
Over the next few months, I’ll be rolling out a series of articles with career hacks I wish I knew in my 20s, 30s, 40s and so on. Learning by experience is great but it’s also helpful if you can short cut the process by learning from others and applying
Job hunting is a skill every professional needs to master to build a successful career. At the best of times, it leaves most people feeling vulnerable but during COVID those feelings have been turbo-charged. This article provides 6 tips to help you find a job The Guardian interviewed a range
I had coffee recently with a client who missed out on a promotion. It was the second leadership opportunity he’d applied for but didn’t get. The feedback from HR was he had the right qualifications and experience but didn’t present strongly enough for a leadership role. Put plainly, they didn’t
By the time you reach your 40s, chances are you have a couple of decades of work experience under your belt. This is a good thing! Having been around the block a few times, you’ve learned about yourself, you have a picture of your likes, dislikes and strengths in the
By the time your reach your 30s, chances are, your career will be in full-swing (unless you’re still studying or have returned to study). It can be a very exciting time. With a bit of experience under your belt, leadership opportunities and promotions can open up. It’s also often a
I know what you’re thinking. A blog titled “Do I need a career coach?” written by a career coach. You’re thinking this is going to be a long-winded sales pitch about how great career coaches are blah blah blah. But my answer may surprise you. The truth is, no, not
