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5 "A's" for a BRIGHT Professional Future

My phone rings, and I smile. It’s a client of four years, who is now a professional friend. We haven’t spoken for six months. In this...

The dynamic content creating world, how are you professionally participating?

The information on your LinkedIn profile and contained within your resume is static. But our world is a dynamic, content creating one, so...

Today is a BIG milestone birthday, what would I tell my 20-year-old self?

Here are twenty things I would tell my 20-year-old self, in no particular order; Time goes quickly, worry less about acquiring pointless...

Sometimes wisdom is in questions and not career advice

"You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So, you have to trust that the dots will...

Want to future proof your career?

"Don't be defined by your past, your past is the tutor of your present and is always preparing you for new experiences. Forget about...

The rule of the thirds; how to assess roles in a department

How can one imagine a better organisation for the future with fewer roles? I developed the 'rule of thirds' after proving it across...

Rightsizing is inevitable, here are some things to ponder

Delayed action results in a greater future action. A slow rate of action will present a greater degree of future risk. When acting slow,...

The rise of the temporary executive contractor

There is a rise of microservices from experienced professionals, who can mentor or coach employees to outcomes, not just advisory analysis.

Mentoring is different to Coaching! Why and what truly works?

A mentor shares their experience; they bring their life’s wisdom. A good coach asks wise questions so you can explore your potential.

Career anxiety is increasing, and it is hurting your business. What can you do?

At the moment people within organisations are playing it safe, waiting for direction from the top. Those at the top are waiting too.

Job interviewing via video, think how you can keep it simple

We decided the simpler the messaging the more effective it would be. Being simple is hard. The result? Through to the final round!

Professionally unfulfilled? It can change!

That job is a small dot when contrasted to your broader life. Your life is the place where there is much promise.

What might you regret?

I have been employed by some great companies but NOT launching a business, would be. The opportunity to build something is exciting