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The Career Catalyst
How to make a difference in your career
What do you want from your work? Explore how to identify work that gives you meaning- whatever that means for you.
Why we play games and how to win them
We all play status games, whether or not we’re aware of doing so. The feeling of belonging that status confers is critical to wellbeing. Understanding how status games work can help improve our understanding and how to win.
How to self-sabotage your career development
There are many different ways staff can self-sabotage their career progression. Here are 5 of them.
How to create your optimal home working environment
How can the space you have available for working from home support both your wellbeing and your productivity?
How to leave the door ajar when you move into self-employment
Transitioning from employment to self-employment doesn’t have to mean the end of your relationship with your employer.
How To Discover Your Inner Superhero With AI
As a leader, how can you ensure you stand out when applying for promotion or a new role? Once you’ve identified your Strengths, with the right prompts, AI can help to further consolidate your uniqueness.
7 reasons practising kindness in the workplace is so important
At work it’s all to easy when you’re busy not to pay attention to the one thing that will make you most memorable to others. Kindness matters more than almost anything.
How to respond to change by waving, not drowning
Major changes at work can leave you feeling powerless. However, you have more control over some aspects of change than you think.
How to guarantee your Teams meeting will fail to make the grade
How hard can it be to undertake the basic necessary preparation ahead of an important online meeting? Read on to find out more in this example.
Blended working: 5 reasons your team may be underperforming
Blended working has increased flexibility for many. It’s unlikely that the genie will go back into the bottle. However, what has been the impact on teams? Are they performing well and thriving in a blended environment?
How to behave more assertively
Socially conditioned to avoid conflict, women can feel uncomfortable using assertiveness skills to communicate their needs and feelings to others. The five ingredients of assertiveness can help develop these skills and lead to better outcomes to a whole range of situations.
How to say ‘no’ without compromising your career progression
Women are used to being accommodating of others. This can make it harder to refuse work requests. However, by taking on more than their fair share, women risk perpetuating this expectation. Saying ‘no’ helps to reset expectations and leaves more time for career-enhancing work.