People lose their confidence for all sorts of reasons – redundancy, career blips, difficult bosses, job hunting, midlife crisis, imposter syndrome… the list goes on.
Don’t assume that everyone else has nailed it. Some people are very good at putting on a brave face.
Confidence is like a muscle that needs to be exercised so let’s get you working and cultivating your inner confidence and self-belief.
Read MoreYour career path is wonderfully eclectic, it’s rarely linear but it is connected.
If you haven't mapped out your career story, I recommend that you do. Joining the dots is a powerful exercise.
Read MoreIf you want to make your career a priority this year, I recommend that you start with some decluttering.
Clutter clearing can help you to achieve your goals.
If you’re planning to go for that promotion, land a new job, or try something completely different – clear the decks first.
Lost your mojo, self-belief, confidence? Then it’s time to cut through those cluttered thoughts.
Decluttering helps you to define and nail your expertise, it gives you clarity and a sense of purpose.
Read MoreWhen was the last time you gave your career a health check?
Chances are it’s not that high enough on a long list of priorities. That’s until you’re unhappy at work or looking for a job, then it becomes the priority.
If you don’t prioritise your career happiness and wellbeing, who will?
Read MoreReflecting on the year that's passed and wrapping up 2021 with my 12 blog collection.
They’ve been inspired by my client work and people who are facing similar challenges to you so I hope you find them helpful.
Read MoreA well-written CV can help you to stand out. Not only will it help you to make an impactful first impression, but it will also show very clearly your expertise and value. It’s an opportunity for you to show how you make a difference.
Read MoreWhen it comes to networking there are no rules only opportunities.
In this blog, let’s look at how you can network for your career.
Read MoreHow do you feel about networking? Love it or loathe it? Maybe it just feels like a necessary evil?
However you feel about it, networking is important. There’s a strong possibility that your next career opportunity will come through a personal lead or recommendation.
Read MoreA plan for your job search is not just a good to have – it’s essential!
It doesn’t need to be over-complicated or fancy, just something that will help you to stay on track and keep you motivated when you’re having a bad day.
In this post, I’ve outlined a six-step approach to keep you and your job search energised.
Read MoreSeptember has always been about change, an energy shift after a long lazy summer.
Will this September be different?
Read MoreSome people have put their career ambitions on the backburner with so many unknowns and plates spinning. Some have lost their jobs whilst others have quit. Regardless of whether they’re staying put or looking for a new opportunity, they want more from work life in terms of quality and fulfilment.
Read MoreYou may feel like it’s you that’s a failure but it’s not you that’s failed – it’s your job search and that can be remedied.
Read MoreYou know that losing your job through a company restructure or a business going into administration isn’t personal so why does it feel that way?
Redundancy feels personal because it's a decision that’s been made for you and not by you.
In this post, I’m going to share a formula that will help you to reframe your redundancy so you can use it to upgrade your career.
Read MoreWondering if the Career Accelerator coaching process will work for you?
Then take a look at how I’ve used it to help some of my clients.
Read MoreRunning out of leads in the middle of a job search is inevitable – it happens to everyone.
In this post, I’ve reverse-engineered the research method I use to find candidates into a system that you can use to find a job.
It’s a simple method that will put you back in control and get you fast results.
Read MorePeople work with career coaches for many reasons – because they feel stuck in a rut and demotivated, at a work/life crossroads, hungry for promotion, looking for their next role, or simply because they want to 'finesse' their CV and impress the board!
I’ve been compiling a list of reasons that people have turned to me for help and although I’ve got to 90+ I have no doubt that I’ve missed a few!
Read MoreWhen it comes to being headhunted you need to work on your visibility and personal brand so that you’re ‘front of mind’ when opportunities arise. In this post, I share my tips on how to boost your chances of being headhunted. They’re simple and easy to action – you may be surprised!
Read MoreI know some of you spend hours compiling and agonising over your CV, but the sad truth is that it may pass through a recruiter's hands in seconds (and that includes the one that you've paid a lot of money for someone to write for you).
In this post, I share common mistakes that you can avoid so that your CV will stand out in the pile.
Read MoreEven if you’re not ‘actively looking’ for a new role you never know when you’ll need a decent CV. Having an up-to-date CV is an essential professional marketing tool.
In this post, I’ve covered some FAQs, shared some tips and tricks, and included an accountability trick to get the darn thing done!
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