Formula 1 Followers
I’m a big fan of Formula 1 🏎️ and this meme hit me in the feels♥️ Lewis Hamilton has mastered personal branding on socials over the years, and his move to Ferrari made that even more clear. But I’ve got a soft spot for Carlos Sainz, so seeing these posts side by side got me […]
Careers aren’t set at uni or high school
Since having children, I’ve been amazed by the businesses people have built for families. Some of these provide extraordinary value, yet I can’t imagine many of their founders dreamed of creating the best baby seat after school. At some point, they either discovered a need they could fill or became so passionate about something that […]
Less than 10 seconds
That’s how long a recruiter might spend scanning your resume. Is yours structured for quick, easy reading? .
Nintendo Boy meets Nintendo Girl
I gifted Bec Mario Party Jambaree for Christmas 🎄🎮 We’ve loved playing it regularly since 💕 But it made me ask Bec a question last week: “What would our relationship be like if we each liked different consoles? Instead of being a Nintendo Boy and a Nintendo Girl, what if I were a Playstation Boy […]
Different reasons = singular problem
If you keep giving reasons to justify the same poor or undesired behaviour, you’re missing the real problem that needs to change. .
Training budget
Have you checked if your company offers funds for your development? You might not even know they’re available to you. ✅ Some companies have a set training budget for employees. 🤝 Others approve requests on a case-by-case basis. 💡 And some need a strong proposal to allocate funding. Professional development is essential to your career […]
Professional Relationships and Personal Boundaries
You don’t need to share everything about your personal life with your colleagues to have great connections. I once worked with a colleague for years who didn’t share they were having a baby until they went on paternity leave, and we had a fantastic working relationship. It’s up to you what you choose to share […]
How to get better at negotiating
Does negotiation feel intimidating to you? Here’s how to make it easier. When professionals approach me for coaching on getting a pay rise, one of the things we focus on is getting them comfortable with negotiating. Unfortunately, we don’t negotiate much in our day-to-day life. Yet we expect to be great negotiators when we make […]
Test before you commit
Whenever you want to launch a new initiative in your career, approach it as though you are running an experiment. This ensures you don’t over-commit yourself or others to something that could ultimately work against you, instead of serving your long-term career goals. An experiment is simply testing a hypothesis in a controlled environment. It […]
Is this the future of work?
Every uni student turns their camera off in virtual classes. Could this be the future of workplaces and meetings? Having your camera off goes against everything I believe that your career is about. 🌟 In a world where so many people are seeking connection and transparency, it seems strange how the default is to hide […]