Persistent Optimism or Grit?
I often wonder about the link between optimism and success. Last month I had lunch with a remarkable entrepreneur, Ms. Koo. She regaled me with…
Building Careers
Self promote or not?
I’ve grappled with this question for some time. In my first book, I Wish I’d Known That Earlier, I wrote about the ‘power of self’,…
Do you need a robust career plan?
…or will a flexible one serve you better? A few years ago I spoke at a global banking conference in Hong Kong. My topic was…
Remove Your Straitjacket
Reach a new level of what you can do. A few years ago I worked with an incredible marketing leader whose motto was: “A brand…
Whom Do You Trust?
Many people responded to my blog last week on “asking for introductions” with one word – “trust”. The word of the week. Everywhere I seemed…
Can you introduce me to…
…someone who can change my life? “Probably not, but I’ll try.” Does this exchange sound familiar? Maybe only the first question, as the second part…
Too Many Opportunities
This past month, my career conversations centred on uncertainty, being stuck, hitting a plateau, feeling unfulfilled. We sit with these feelings, not moving into action,…
Career “Your Way”
Confusion begets confusion until we reach enlightenment. Sound new age-y? Last week’s blog, “When Passion Runs Out”, apparently hit a chord. I received responses ranging…
When Passion Runs Out
Who owns your career? You Do. But once in awhile we hit a stumbling block, or need to climb over huge rocks on the road…
Career Navigation: Take Time to Reflect
When we think about careers now and into the future, what enables successful transitions? What moves us forward? What factor do we need most to…
Don’t Outsource Your Career to Anyone
Only you can find a job for yourself. An exceptionally qualified marketing manager working for a large financial institution sees change coming. The bank is…
Career Transition Nightmare
You’ve found your dream job, but within six months your world turns upside down. The company restructures, leaving a trail of high level departures. Your…
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