by Anne Wilson | Aug 10, 2022 | Career Development
My previous posts on the topic of Non-Promotable Tasks (NPTs) have focused on turning down or reducing the time you spend on this work: How to Improve your career prospects with one magic word How to make sure your time at work is well-spent How to say...
by Anne Wilson | Jun 29, 2022 | Career Development
In a previous post I explored how to interpret your Strengths profile. Here I focus attention on how to harness your strengths to move into a leadership role. For this to be of value you’ll need to be prepared to either complete a FREE Starter Strengths profile...
by Anne Wilson | Jun 7, 2022 | Career Development
Congratulations! You got the job. All the hard work and effort that you put into the process of applying and interviewing has paid off. Now it’s time to prove the panel made the right decision. The excitement of securing a new job and the euphoria-or perhaps...
by Anne Wilson | Mar 8, 2022 | Career Development
I recently discovered Will Storr’s ‘The Status Game: On Social Position and How We use It’. The book provides valuable insights into the reasons we all play status games. The author explores the considerable benefits status confers and the sometimes...
by Anne Wilson | Mar 1, 2022 | Career Development
Guest blogger, Tammy Goldfeld. I used to have a permanent job. In fact, I worked for the same university, albeit in different roles, for 23 consecutive years. Recently, however, my professional world turned upside down. I left a senior role due to voluntary...
by Anne Wilson | Oct 19, 2021 | Career Development
There will be times in your career when you feel a strong urge to do something that’s not in your job description. We are all, to an extent, governed by our roles, institutional rules and organisational protocols. However, seeking forgiveness rather than...