Progression and perspective: career steps & leaps

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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 isolated. There may be other similar ones around. You’re looking out of a window towards the landscape around you. The view is certainly nothing to complain about.  But you’ve been […]

Should I take a new opportunity?

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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 lot. Or happy enough, anyway. You were getting on with your work. Managing your workload as best as you could and vaguely considering your next logical career move. But this […]

Best Motivation Tip for Success

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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 motivation tip for success in life and work. Some people have a pretty good understanding of what motivates them. Others may have an inkling or not really understand at all. […]

5 Ways to Stay Ahead at Work

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Without a doubt, lockdown is a strange time. It’s also a great opportunity to stay ahead at work You may find yourself with more available time, but it’s essential to remain focused to stay ahead at work.  Maybe your role is more important than ever at this critical time. You may want to use the […]

11 Assertiveness Tips for Career Success

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Could you benefit from some assertiveness tips? At work, some people seem to get the results they want, whereas others just don’t. The answer often relates to assertiveness. Assertiveness is a subtle art, which some people seem to master naturally. The rest of us muddle our way through, acting in unassertive ways for much of the […]

Love what you do – by doing more of what you love!

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What do you enjoy most about your work? Do you love what you do? Many of us probably have a mix of tasks, some that we love and other bits that we, well, don’t love quite as much. These will differ by person and by role, and may also evolve for the same person at […]

5 Ways to Get Ahead at Work Now

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Looking to make the most of the current lockdown situation? Here are 5 ways to get ahead at work, now. Get Ahead at Work During Lockdown You may find yourself with more available time at your disposal, but it’s essential to remain focused to get ahead at work.  Maybe your role is more important than […]

5 Ideas for Turning a Career Setback into a Successful New Business

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This latest article on Turning a Career Setback into a Successful New Business is a guest blog written by Lawrence Mager from www.readybrain.net, who was inspired by some of my recent posts on helping those affected by redundancy. If you’ve recently experienced a disappointment in your career, it’s important to take some time to reflect […]

What are the most important skills to help us through this period?

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What are the most important skills to help us through this period? As time goes by, it’s clear that none of us really understand how things are going to play out – not really – whether we’re considering the long-term or even the short-term. With this in mind, I wanted to know what skills our inspiring […]

Thrive in your current line of work

Working through your late 60s is becoming more common. Most people cannot afford to retire earlier. In addition, with people living longer, many want to work longer to stay active. However, how can you work for that many year successfully and without dread? You have three options: firstly, change nothing and carry on your current path, – […]