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9 Questions to Discover What Making a Difference Means to You

9 Questions to Discover What Making a Difference Means to You

by Anne Wilson | Aug 23, 2026 | Career Change

Redundancy, burnout, or a nagging sense of dissatisfaction often prompts people to ask whether a career change could offer greater fulfilment and the opportunity to make a positive difference. Are you one of them? But what does making a difference actually mean to...
Beyond University: Career resources for higher education professionals

Beyond University: Career resources for higher education professionals

by Anne Wilson | Jul 17, 2026 | Career Change

This post is specifically to support staff in Higher Education who are at risk of redundancy/ have been made redundant, looking to change careers, or at a career crossroads. Whether you’re in academia or professional services, times are tough right now. I hope...
How to Stand Out in a competitive job market

How to Stand Out in a competitive job market

by Anne Wilson | May 10, 2026 | Career Change, Career Toolkit

There have been many gloomy articles in the Press in recent months about the number of job applications candidates are making, without managing to land an interview. In one article, a graduate had applied for 500 jobs without success. My automatic response was,...
Happy 5 year Anniversary to my Career Catalyst blog!

Happy 5 year Anniversary to my Career Catalyst blog!

by Anne Wilson | Apr 12, 2026 | Career Toolkit

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...
Self‑Awareness: Why It Matters More Than You Think

Self‑Awareness: Why It Matters More Than You Think

by Anne Wilson | Mar 23, 2026 | Career Development

In my previous post, I highlighted the challenges of working with colleagues who lack self-awareness. In this post, I share some useful insights from Dr Tasha Eurich on this subject. If you employ staff who self- sabotage because they lack self-awareness, her...
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