How to create a successful personal brand

How to create a successful personal brand

What impression do you make at work? How do you know?  People will judge you, fairly or otherwise, on first impressions. The way you present yourself to the outside world, what you say and what you do, your attitudes, behaviours and values, all create an impression in...
3 careers podcasts to make you ponder

3 careers podcasts to make you ponder

Often one to follow trends rather than setting them, I’ve only recently discovered podcasts. Podcasts are a great vehicle for absorbing content tailored to your specific interests. There are literally thousands to choose from. You can absorb useful information,...
Develop your career: increase your visibility

Develop your career: increase your visibility

This week, a guest blog post courtesy of published author, leadership coach and keynote speaker Carla Miller. As a women’s leadership coach, I’m a big fan of taking control of your career.  You can’t leave your career prospects and development in the hands of your...
How to use NPTs to enhance your career

How to use NPTs to enhance your career

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...