It’s easy to dismiss personal branding as a product of “Generation Me” but if you’ve ever secretly Googled yourself then chances are, you’re interested in and aware of your personal brand. The convergence of a competitive job market and the dominance of digital platforms (where almost everyone can be
Feeling underwhelmed about your career? If this is how you feel then it’s time to reassess and learn how to make a career action plan. As a career coach, I have noticed there are three key times in the year when professionals feel fed up with their careers: The
Does your career feel more repetitive and boring than a Mariah Carey Christmas carol on high rotation? If so, it’s time to do an end-of-year career stock take. Your career is a gift so it’s worth unwrapping. At the very least, you have a job that pays your bills
Knowing how to write a gracious resignation letter and leave your employer on good terms is a critical career skill you need to maintain important professional relationships.
Strengths are the unique and positive qualities or characteristics that an individual possesses. They are the talents, skills, and abilities that come naturally to a person and are often used to perform tasks effortlessly. These can be anything from excellent communication and problem-solving skills to creativity, empathy, or analytical
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
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
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
