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Mastering Assertiveness In Your Career
Have you ever thought that navigating through the people and expectations in your career is like playing a game? If so, you are not alone.
September 17, 2023
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Have you ever thought that navigating through the people and expectations in your career is like playing a game? If so, you are not alone.
For many, navigating the accounting world often makes us think of balancing books and reviewing spreadsheets, but the truth is quite different from that. This
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? If you want to make fantastic career growth, you’re in the ideal place! Come
Innovative technology is increasingly changing and challenging conventional working practises, and accounting functions are not spared from this. Furthermore, fewer people appear to be attracted
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the number of options, duties, and obligations that come with managing your career? Are you trying to find a
Are you feeling unfulfilled in your career? Do you wake up each day dreading the notion of going to work? If so, you are not
Are you relevant and valuable at work? To what extent do you think your value is in any way related to your soft skills? In
Accountants and finance professionals – how’s work working out for you? Has your career stalled? Have you lost confidence or a sense of purpose
At some point or other, we’ve probably all bought into the long-held belief that having an employed role is one of the safest things in
Just like in every other aspect of life, there are dips and rises in the level of motivation in everyone’s career life. With the everyday
Do you have the right influence? Are you being listened to? Or are you waiting to be heard? Thinking that your time will come or that
My mind had wandered off elsewhere…to Life Beyond…. I sat at my desk. I sat in meetings. I was there in body (and sometimes voice). But
If you know anything about me by now, you’ll probably know I love using metaphors. Here’s one about making the right career moves, or maybe
How often do you take the time to pause and reflect? To see how far you’ve come as a team, to recognise what everyone’s been
Are you waiting for permission? Permission is a fascinating topic…and it’s one that keeps cropping up in discussions lately. Often, we feel like we cannot
I was ready to write my next chapter… Don’t worry, I haven’t got a book coming out. Although sometimes I wonder if I’m the only one
You’re driving along the motorway. Following your GPS. It’s so much easier navigating your way when you’re travelling. Especially when you’re on your own. It’s
Ever wonder if you’ve bitten off more than you can chew? That’s what I was asking myself at times in the first week of March. But
If you find yourself doubting your accomplishments or experiencing a fear of being exposed as a fraud, you may be experiencing a case of “imposter syndrome”.
Is this it? Is this what the next 20 or 25 years could look like? I never really planned to become an accountant. It just
Is this really it? Do you find yourself asking that question? Finding more in life is a common desire for business and career professionals. Often
“There are no extraordinary people, only people that do extraordinary things” – Brad Brown I often use stories & metaphors. I use them in general
You want to advance, yet there is something preventing progress. You may know exactly what you want to do (or need to do) yet you’ve
When you meet someone for the first time You never know quite where it might lead… I first met Cristina Vannini-Goodchild at a networking meeting
A proper break at last! If you’re anything like me, it can be hard to step off the hamster wheel and take a break when
“Am I really stuck doing this for the next 20 or 25 years?” That was the question I asked myself 5 years ago. I was
In mid-November, I ran my first ever Best Foot Forward retreat and I’m pleased to say that it was a huge success. We had 18
Is there a link between progression and perspective? Imagine that you’re in a tall round tower. Think of Rapunzel’s tower but probably not quite so
Could you benefit from having more influence for a greater impact at work? Do you feel that you’re not always listened to? Or even heard?
Personal Brand? What has that got to do with me? I don’t work in marketing and I’m certainly not planning to be an Influencer anytime soon.
The market is picking up. Is it time to take advantage of a new opportunity? There you were, minding your own business. Happy with your
You’ve made up your mind. It’s time to move on and find your next role. This is rarely an easy decision. Even if you’re ready
Is it possible to enjoy work? Back around the start of my career, I recall a conversation with a colleague. “Work isn’t meant to
August 2021 marks the 1-year Anniversary of Best Foot Forward…hurrah! …”but what is Best Foot Forward?” I hear you ask. Best Foot Forward is a
Could you benefit from knowing how to boost resilience at work? It’s not always easy juggling work alongside other stuff going on in our lives.
Face to Face Workshops are Back! After a 17 month break, I delivered my first face-to-face workshop at a client’s office in July. I say face-to-face,
I’m always a little surprised when I’m asked “What is Imposter Syndrome?”, but then I’ve been immersed in it for a while now. I share
I hate to say this, but… It’s not just what you know, it’s who you know. It somewhat still surprises me that “who we know”
Is it possible to boost confidence? We may think we should have confidence fully sorted by this point in our lives and careers, but lacking
I remember my first time well. The feeling was incredible 🙃 I got so much energy from it. And clarity. No, not that… I’m talking
Our mindset can be a key driver of our success and ultimately our happiness. In this article, we’ll start with a growth mindset definition &
Wondering how successful people work smarter, not harder? This sounds like a great proposition to someone as busy as me. But what does it actually
Communication can be so important to get right – and so easy to slip up on. So, let’s look at communication skills: and how to
Ready to Unlock the Secret to a Happy and Successful Career? Do you ever wonder “Is this it?” or “What’s the secret to a
You may believe that I’ve got it all sorted… …but I often feel like an imposter. I frequently fear that I’m going to get found
Managing a remote workforce Has Covid forced your team to work from home? Are you managing a remote workforce? Many of us have significantly changed
Whether you’re counting in days or years until your retirement, it’s important that you remain fit and healthy to continue to be able to work
“Hi, I’m Melanie and I’m a Career Coach” I often find myself explaining that Career Coaches are not just for managing career transitions, nor do
Understanding what motivates us can be the key to unlocking performance, productivity, and fulfillment. It can ultimately determine our success. I share below my best
Work-Life Balance has been a hot topic for a number of years. It’s sometimes hard to recall our lives prior to covid, but finding balance
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