Where do your Management/Leadership team sit? Are they busy looking after BAU trying to keep their heads above water, on an even keel? Or are they making time to look to the future, plan, and challenge the status quo? I understand there are pros and cons of both approaches, but the question remains: 'Are you [...]
Seeking a new job often feels like embarking on a treacherous and never-ending quest, laden with unique challenges, frustrations, and uncertainties. The phrase 'looking for a job is the worst job' might sound pessimistic, but it accurately captures the stress and strain universally experienced by job seekers, regardless of their life stage or career experience. [...]
In today's dynamic and fast-paced world, the need for effective leadership is more crucial than ever before. Leadership, as a transferable skill, has the power to transcend industries and fields, enabling individuals to drive change and promote safety. While management focuses on maintaining processes and ensuring efficiency, leadership takes a broader approach, inspiring teams, fostering [...]
In today's ever-evolving job market, it is more important than ever to maintain a competitive edge. With rapidly advancing technologies and shifting workplace trends, the skillset required for success is continually changing. It's here that a career coach comes into play. Career coaches serve as your personalized career consultants, providing you with the tools and [...]
In my mid 30’s, I decided to make a significant career change, completely changing direction, almost starting again from the bottom in a new industry. It was an exhilarating but challenging decision. Whether you're feeling unfulfilled in your current profession or seeking new opportunities, making a successful transition requires careful consideration and planning. Switching careers can [...]
Knowing when you're ready for a promotion at work is a key step in advancing your career. It demonstrates your ambition, skills, and ability to take on greater responsibilities. If you're contemplating whether you're prepared for a promotion, consider the following factors to assess your readiness. Consistent Performance: Evaluate your track record in the [...]
Our world is allowing us to become more and more disconnected from each other. In Japan they call this ‘hikikomori’ (derived from the verb hiki “to withdraw” and komori “to be inside”) which was coined in 1998 by Japanese psychiatrist Professor Tamaki Saito. The technology, pace and complexity of the world is increasing at a [...]
I sometimes ponder this question, especially when I’m working with someone who is taking up a leadership role or a role where they need to engage or influence others. All our personalities carry our unique quirks, preferences, filters, triggers etc - some more extreme than others. Whilst we may accept this in ourselves and [...]
The current economic climate has caused many companies to face difficult decisions about their workforce. With the need to innovate, redirect to keep ahead of technology, reduce costs and streamline operations, some organizations have opted for the "fire and rehire" approach, which involves terminating existing employees and then hiring new ones with skills sets more [...]
Dr Susan Roberts says: