Over the years, I’ve worked with dozens of organisations that want to support career development but don’t quite know how. The answer lies in culture, not checklists. When it comes to career development, we often focus on the individual or their line manager. But what about the organisation itself? In my book Confident Career Conversations,
November is National Career Development Month – a timely reminder for individuals to reflect on their paths and for organisations to ask: Are we doing enough to support meaningful growth? I’ve spent most of my career helping people navigate their professional journeys. But the truth is, that clarity didn’t come easily to me either. Let
Employee development is no longer a “nice-to-have.” It’s essential. Whether you’re a manager, part of an L&D team, or in senior leadership, you know that helping employees grow is key to maintaining engagement, performance, and retention. But what happens when budgets are tight? I often hear this question from clients. With limited resources, training can
Many organisations rightly focus on creating robust talent pipelines to ensure a steady flow of future leaders. However, a challenge arises when there is more high-potential talent in the pipeline than available roles. This can lead to disengagement, frustration, and even attrition among top talent. So, how do you keep these individuals motivated and committed
Over the years, we have run many webinars on different topics related to career management and mentoring. One webinar was on the subject of “Career Development in Organisations: What Role Does It Play?” One participant submitted some fantastic questions that warranted more attention than we could give. So, I promised I would write a series
“I’d love to support my team’s development… but I have no idea where to start.”That was the honest confession of a line manager during one of my recent masterclasses. And it stuck with me. Because in today’s fast-changing world of work, career development isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s a necessity. But many leaders, managers – and
In today’s rapidly changing job market, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for career growth and job security. The terms “upskilling” and “reskilling” have become buzzwords in the professional world, and for good reason. These concepts represent the keys to unlocking new opportunities and thriving in a dynamic workplace environment. In this blog post,
Why Career Inspiration Matters Over the years, I’ve had hundreds—probably thousands—of conversations about career development. And in those conversations, one thing keeps coming up: sometimes, a single sentence is enough to shift someone’s perspective. A client once told me that reading a quote on LinkedIn made her realise she was living someone else’s version of success.
Are you looking for career development questions to ask employees and develop your best people? If so, you’re not alone. The most frequently asked questions in our Confident Career Conversations Workshops relate to tools. Questions like: “What effective tools could I use in my career conversations?” “Are there any particular tools you use that lead
There’s something reassuring about knowing you’re not alone in dealing with the challenge of developing strong leadership – especially if others’ experiences help you find solutions to your own problems. That’s why we’re so fascinated by what’s going on in other companies. And it’s why we turn to magazines, conferences and mentors to learn from
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