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The 8 Stages of a Great Career Conversation

A Practical Guide for Having a Great Career Conversation for Employees, L&D Teams, and Leaders Have you ever walked into a career conversation and felt a little…unsure? Unsure what to say. Unsure what to ask. Unsure how to help someone move forward. You’re not alone. Whether you’re an employee preparing for your next career step,

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What Will Your Leadership Legacy Be?

Reflections for International Leadership Week Leadership isn’t just about the position you hold or the goals you achieve – it’s about the lasting impact you leave behind. As we celebrate International Leadership Week (ILW) and explore this year’s theme of “Lasting Legacies,” it’s the perfect opportunity to reflect on the imprint we leave on our

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Top 10 Blogs of 2024: Career Development and Mentoring Insights

As 2025 kicks off with gusto, we’re reflecting on the top 10 blogs of 2024 that inspired and informed our thousands of readers. From embracing growth mindsets to learning career lessons from Ted Lasso, these posts clearly resonated with people across the globe. They sparked conversations, inspired growth, and helped professionals across industries navigate career

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What Companies Can Learn About Managing Careers in a Hybrid Workforce

The pandemic has brought about a paradigm shift in how we work, and the ripple effects are being felt globally. While some countries and organisations have been pushing for a return to the traditional office setup, many others are embracing a hybrid or remote-first approach. Ted Ladd’s article “Employee Retention and Career Growth in a

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Certified Facilitator Training: Everything You Need to Know About Our Open Programme

Why Become a Certified Facilitator?  In today’s business world, organisations need to take a new approach to career management. It is no longer realistic for organisations to offer lifetime security to employees. Nor is it realistic to expect lifetime commitment from them. More than ever, the organisation-employee relationship is a partnership. Career management strategies need

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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

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What does emotional intelligence mean for career development?

When you first apply for a role, you’re interviewed, largely, based on your intelligence – but how much attention do we give to emotional intelligence? Emotional intelligence is the subject of my next series of blog posts. It can help an individual become the best at what they do, be the best colleague possible and

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7 Career Management and Mentoring Challenges to Overcome in 2023

As we enter the third year since the pandemic started, we are seeing that the changes caused by COVID-19 are having a lasting impact in the workplace. In 2023, organisations will be more diverse, distributed and virtual than ever before. Organisations need to adapt to this changing world of work while addressing other challenges. Those

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