For much of my corporate working life, I did not feel confident about my career. My lack of confidence was something that came up time and again in my career development discussions. When I finally …
Write the story that makes you professionally desirable
Do you love to read? I do, I'm an avid reader. I'll pretty much read anything... from classics to chick lit, serious literature to pulp fiction, mysteries, thrillers, love stories, memoirs, …
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It’s time for a mid-year career recalibration
Well… we're right into the winter season here in Melbourne and I've spent a lot of time over the last week or so piling on the warm layers and shuffling around the house in my Ugg slippers. And… I …
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Choose a career you love in 2022. Here’s how…
As we head rapidly towards the half-way point of 2022, I've been having some interesting client conversations about current trends in the employment market. Late in 2021 we started hearing about …
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How to find an employer who aligns with your values
When I finally designed the work-life I wanted (after many years trying to figure it out)… I realised having flexibility to manage my time and freedom to work from wherever I was, were of primary …
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Is it wrong to stay in comfortable job?
So… I bang on a LOT about what to do when your career feels stuck or like it's no longer the right fit for you. I'm passionate about this topic because I let my career languish in a state of inertia …
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How to stop “loss aversion” stalling your career
The last few weeks has found me immersed in the details of the many client conversations I've had over the last couple of years. I noticed an interesting recurring theme I hadn't actively considered …
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Strategies to overcome imposter thinking
I've been out and about being a little bit social over the last few weeks… which has felt like quite a big step after the last 2 years. I've pushed myself waaay outside my comfort zone by attending …
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No motivation to work? How to push through a work slump
Do you feel like your energy has evaporated and you have no motivation to work? If this is you, you're not alone. You might think others have their sh!t together and are kicking goals… but from my …
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Showing up… the most important habit for career success
When it comes to your work-life and career, there's a common tendency to spend a lot of time in your “future”… that place where things are “going to” happen, or will be “amazing”. That place where you …
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Why it’s important to take a break from work
When you're striving for things in your work-life or career, taking time out can seem either an unnecessary indulgence or a logistical impossibility. How can you possibly take time away when there's …
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Showcase your strengths for career success
Here’s a question I want you to answer honestly… [pause for dramatic effect]… who are you? Yes, I know. It's a trickier a question than you think. I'm not asking for your name, age, address etc. …
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