Career
Boost Your CV with AI: The Secret Weapon Top Candidates Are Using
Write faster. Sound sharper. Get noticed.
Career
Insights and tools to drive your career forward
Career
25 Words and Phrases to Avoid on Your CV
Your CV is your first impression. You cannot waste any words or miss any opportunities to maximise your impact.
Career
Want to Grow Your Career? Have This Conversation Now
The best time to have a career conversation is right now. I'll show you how to do it, and even write the first email to get you started.
Books
Book: PING by Andrew Brodsky
Practical, research backed advice for anyone that wants to regain control of virtual communications, without harming their career.
Productivity
Beat Procrastination Before It Starts: Use This 10-Step Checklist
A ten step checklist that will help you beat procrastination and achieve focus right away.
Career
The 3P Theory: How to Build Resilience in difficult times
This week has been a difficult one at work, with more layoffs impacting my company, and many others in the tech industry. I used this framework to coach myself and others as they were dealing with the situation.
Career
How to Recognise and Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Do you feel like a fraud despite your achievements? Discover what imposter syndrome is, how to identify it, and actionable strategies to overcome self-doubt
Career
Five Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Career Coach
Choosing a career coach for professional success can be one of the most important decisions you make for your growth.
Coaching
One Year. One Review. Endless Growth.
Are you feeling ready to close out the year? Perhaps you're wondering how much you've really accomplished, or what direction you should take next. An annual review process is good way to take stock of the year.
Career
The Art of Setting Boundaries: Why Saying ‘No’ is Key to Your Success
By saying ‘no’ when necessary, you allow yourself the space to grow, focus on what’s truly important, and live a more balanced life.
Feedback
How to Receive Feedback: Actionable Tips for Professional Growth
Feedback is crucial for growth, but it can be difficult to hear, especially when it’s critical. Developing the ability to accept feedback and act on it can be a game-changer for your career progress.
Career
How to Improve Your Completer-Finisher Skills: Actionable Insights from the Belbin Team Model
The Completer-Finisher is the person who ensures that work gets across the finish line, to the correct standard and on-time. It’s a critical role in any team.
Career
Understanding the Belbin Team Model and Identifying the Types in Your Team
The Belbin Team model is a great way to think about the roles being played in your team and how to identify and leverage their strengths.
Career
Five Steps to great Public Speaking
Public Speaking can have a great impact on your career. I recently had to host an all-hands session at work, and tried to capture the steps I take to get ready for speaking in front of a large group.
Books
Book: Radical Candor
"Radical Candor" by Kim Scott teaches the art of improving work relationships through caring deeply while being candid. It offers practical advice for managers and employees to foster a culture of direct feedback, mutual respect, and personal growth.
Career
Mastering the STAR model for success in interviews
Using the STAR model can help you structure your interview responses for success. This simple framework keeps you organised and makes your answers clear and impactful.
Career
More feedback tips: Using the COIN model.
Effective feedback is the currency of personal and professions growth. The COIN model is another straightforward and effective way to deliver feedback
Career
How to make good decisions. Start by building a good toolkit.
Making good decisions is crucial. Better decisions lead to better outcomes. Great decision making is a skill that can be developed with practice and some simple tools.
