by Anne Wilson | Apr 20, 2026 | Career Development
Often, the skills and experiences you’ve developed in your current role won’t map neatly onto what you need in a new one—especially if you’ve moved not just jobs, but careers. The initial fit can feel uncomfortable as you learn how to operate in a new environment....
by Anne Wilson | Apr 12, 2026 | Careers Resources
During lockdown, I decided to create a weekly blog. This month, I’m celebrating five years of The Career Catalyst. I was inspired to provide a useful resource for people struggling with the many life challenges and curveballs that COVID presented. With 40 years...
by Anne Wilson | Mar 9, 2026 | Career Development
My previous post explored career change and how to approach it. Here, I outline several practical steps to help you move forward and take action if you’re looking to reinvent yourself. In ‘Working Identity: Unconventional Strategies for Reinventing Your...
by Anne Wilson | Mar 2, 2026 | What do you want from a career?
How do you make an effective career change? In ‘Alice in Wonderland’, the phrase “curiouser and curiouser!” captures Alice’s insatiable drive to explore the absurdities of Wonderland. It emphasises the importance of having an open mind...
by Anne Wilson | Feb 23, 2026 | What do you want from a career?
Why Career Transitions Feel So Hard One of the hardest parts when contemplating career change is letting go of your former career identity. We cling to the familiarity of what we know. Moving from one role into another requires a psychological shift—a willingness to...
