How do you feel when someone calls you an expert in your field? I was recently invited to present at an IPAA event online, for an hour of power about imposter syndrome, its impact, its prevalence in the workplace and…
Does all your market (career telling) collateral tell a story that has impact? When we want someone to know us, we share stories of our childhoods, our families, our school years, our first loves, the development of our political views,…
Does your cover letter create a positive impact? Does it help your resume stand out from all the others maybes? Well, if not, then I want to unpack something with you. Myth – that art of cover letter writing is dead.…
When you develop and present the narrative of your amazing career story, either in written form, or over a yet to be legal BBQ gatherings, or in a yet to be legal elevator at a return to work scenario, or…
There is a beautiful reflective short story from Dr. Suess published in 1990, the year I finished school. The book Oh, the Places You’ll Go, concerns the journey of life and its challenges.Just over 12 months ago, I started an amazing journey…
We know that careers need to be developed, they don’t just happen! In fact, Julian Rotter (an American psychologist known for developing influential theories) once said: The difference between those that are successful and those that are not, has to do with…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year….For some! The festive season is now upon us. Another year gone by and what did I do? What can I do better next year? The close of another year often prompts us…
I don’t know how to build my network … I should have paid more attention to networks and relationships … I’m just not good at all that networking stuff … Hindsight is a great thing, but really unhelpful when I’m…
Like every person, I have a story. My story is personal, confronting, emotional and challenging. But, through all my ups and downs, I have learned to appreciate perspectives on the power of building personal resilience and creating the right conditions…
I guess we all need to be reminded every now and then to pick up the phone and call that special person. Could be a parent or a friend, a sibling or one of your kids, but time slips by…
