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Embracing the Zigzag Route: Unveiling the Hidden Benefits and Power of Adaptability in a Nonlinear Career Path

In today’s rapidly evolving professional landscape, the traditional notion of a linear career path is gradually giving way to a more dynamic and flexible approach. The concept of taking a zigzag route, characterized by deliberate diversions and unexpected detours, is gaining traction among individuals seeking fulfilment and growth. Contrary to conventional wisdom, a nonlinear career

September 21, 2023

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We’re Counting Down to Something Big: Our Certified Career Conversations Facilitator Open Programme!

We’re on the brink of unveiling something very special, and we’re buzzing with excitement. Our Certified Career Conversations Facilitator Programme is gearing up for an open launch in early 2024! 🎉 We’re looking for your input. Please take a moment to share your thoughts by answering a few quick questions before Friday 22nd of September.

September 11, 2023

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The Changing Landscape of Career Management

Insights from the CIPD Labour Market Outlook 2023 The CIPD recently published their Labour Market Outlook: Summer 2023. So, in this blog post I thought I’d take this opportunity to review the evolving dynamics of the employment sector that it highlights. The key points provide significant insights, especially concerning career management in organisations. Let’s delve

August 29, 2023

What Ted Lasso Can Teach Us About Leadership and Career Development

There’s a powerful allure in leadership and career development quotes that resonates with almost everyone. Whether succinctly capturing profound truths, evoking deep emotions, or simply providing a chuckle on a rough day, quotes have a unique ability to distil life’s complexities into digestible nuggets of wisdom. They become beacons of guidance, reflections of society, and

August 17, 2023

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Gaining Visibility in a Hybrid Workplace: Why It Matters and How to Achieve It

I have the enormous pleasure of delivering monthly Career Labs for our client UNDP. Last month, the subject of the Career Lab was ‘How to Gain Visibility in a Hybrid Workplace.’ It’s so important and relevant to working life today that I thought I’d make it the subject of my latest blog post. In today’s evolving corporate landscape,

August 3, 2023

How to Adopt a Growth Mindset to Support Your Career Development

In recent years, the concept of a growth mindset has become increasingly popular. In fact, it was the subject of our most recent Career Lab for our client, UNDP. So, I thought I’d take the opportunity to write about it, too. In this blog post, we will explore what a growth mindset is, why having

May 9, 2023

Navigating the First 90 Days in a New Role: Tips for Professional Success

In our last blog post, we looked at how to set yourself up for professional success and prepare for a new role with confidence. This time, we’re going to build on that; sharing some tips on how you can navigate the first 90 days. There are a lot of things to think about as you

April 18, 2023

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Setting Yourself Up for Success: Preparing for a New Role with Confidence

One of the Career Labs we offer is about ‘How to Succeed in the First 90 Days of a New Role’. That’s the subject of our next few blog posts. Starting a new role can be a daunting experience. There is so much to take in and figure out, it may feel like you’re not

April 13, 2023

Top tips on improving your emotional intelligence for success in your career

You’ve just taken on a new role, and you’re excited. Excited because you were looking for progression and are a driven individual. However, you’re also feeling a little stressed by the new responsibilities and workload. It is times like this that improving your emotional intelligence can be just as beneficial as broadening your cognitive intelligence.

March 23, 2023

How to use emotional intelligence EQ to fuel your career development

What do you do when you want to get ahead in business? Do you work 12-hour days, desperate to impress your boss? Do you take on a whole host of extra tasks to show that you’re willing to support the team, even if it means you’re stretched beyond belief? Or do you focus on yourself?

March 16, 2023

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