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Status Games and leadership: how to play and win
We all play status games. We all need to feel connection. In the workplace, we often inadvertently play different games and wonder why we’re not successful. Understanding the different games and how to engage in them can help lead to better outcomes for all.
10 lessons I have learned as an Interim Manager
Interim Management, while often short term, can provide real career development opportunities as well as job satisfaction. Roles that may not have been possible pre-pandemic can often be accessed remotely. It’s also a great way to extend your network of contacts.
PhD career options: Looking beyond academia
Studying for a PhD will equip you with many valuable skills. However, most researchers will find employment beyond, rather than in academia. Explore how to make the most of what you have to offer and the resources available to support you in doing so.
Which Career Anchors will deliver meaningful work?
Career Anchors provide us with a useful tool with which to evaluate career choices. Understanding our Anchors will lead us to make decisions in line with our values, motivations ad skills.
Create a life without regret: Write your own obituary
Writing your obituary enables you to ask whether you’re living a fulfilled life now and whether you can anticipate and mitigate any potential regrets.
Feel-good Fridays: boost your mood and wellbeing
Are you missing in-person opportunities to connect at work? Why not schedule a weekly call with someone you’d genuinely like to catch up with. Share humorous exchanges and boost each others’ mood and wellbeing.
How to woo recruiters with your cover letter
Cover letters provide the hiring manager with just enough information to whet their appetite. Leave them wanting more by demonstrating why you’re the ideal match for their vacancy.
8 ways to make recruiters swipe right to your CV
Applying for a job is similar to online dating. You are hoping to land the job of your dreams. Investing time to highlight how your skills and experiences are directly relevant will significantly increase your chances of making the shortlist and ultimately a job offer.
Doing less but doing it better + FREE download
There is always more to do than there is time available. However we can manage the time we do have by making better use of ‘to do’ lists.
How to identify jobs where you can make a difference
COVID has led many of us to question to value of the work we do. Life is short. Are we spending it in ways that are fulfilling? What do we want our legacy to be?
The Change Curve and career transformation
The Kubler-Ross Change Curve is a helpful model to explore how we handle career change. Whether the change is through choice or events beyond our control, the model can help us understand our responses and feelings and as a result, improve how we process the change.
6 tips to take the fear out of giving presentations
Giving presentations can be like a scary movie. We fear the elements we can’t control. However we can help control our mind and body by preparing, anticipating problems and visualising success.