Have you ever pondered what makes some individuals excel effortlessly in their careers, while others seem to struggle despite having the same qualifications? The answer might be simpler than you think: self-confidence. Self-confidence is not just about “feeling good”; it’s a fundamental cornerstone for personal and professional growth. It’s about believing in your ability to
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
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
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,
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
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
Companies have brands. Products have brands. Over the past few years, the concept of ‘personal branding’ has gained momentum. It has become something of a buzzword for modern professionals.But for whatever reason, many aren’t comfortable with developing their personal brand, and may find it ‘salesy’ or even disingenuous. Personal branding isn’t as intense as it sounds. Jeff
It’s Good to Talk!  That was my message to the audience in Berlin a few weeks ago. At the end of last month, I had the honour of being invited to speak at the Women in Leadership Global Summit. The event brought together senior women from a wide range of organisations to explore opportunities for
A key leadership skill is the ability to commit to personal and business goals. We are now well into the third week of January and those of us who like to set goals for the calendar year will have them well defined and established. So let me tell you about one of mine. On 22
Most leaders recognise that people are the key to business success. In fact, research by the Hay Group has shown that engaging and enabling employees boosts performance by 15-30%. So that makes leaders even more concerned about how they retain their most talented employees now that there is hope that the economy is recovering. A
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