Learning becomes valuable with action
Diagnosing why something went wrong is only useful if you apply that knowledge to prevent or resolve the same problem recurring. Knowledge by itself isn’t enough. .
I like full gyms in Jan
You might be seeing a lot of posts about New Year’s Resolutions being unsustainable, like how gyms are full in Jan but empty in Feb. Well I for one love seeing the gym full in January. Sure, there will be many who won’t keep showing up. But some will, and that’s the key. Resolutions won’t […]
Who over what
Don’t know what you want to do in your career? That’s ok. Direction helps, but it’s not everything. Rather than focus on the what, focus on the who. Who will be on this journey with you? Are the people around you ambitious and driven? Do they motivate you and push you towards awesome things? Is […]
What could failure look like?
I believe society has romanticised not giving up. Whether it’s holding out hope for a promotion or going out on your own, there’s a sense that success is related to how much you want something. I do believe that you have to go all-in to give yourself the best chance of achieving a goal. But […]
How to make a great start at a new company
Announce on LinkedIn your new role, making sure to tag your company and what this opportunity means to you. For everyone that engages with your LinkedIn post from the company, go out of your way to connect with them. This doesn’t mean just adding them as a LinkedIn connection. It means finding them internally and […]
How to love what you do
People sometimes make the mistake of thinking that their dream job will involve less conflict and less heartache. Here’s my experience, for what it’s worth. I genuinely love what I do for work every day. But I’ve found that the spectrum of highs, lows and everything in-between is similar to what I experienced in other […]
I am rubbish at most things I write about
Every post you read of mine should come with this disclaimer: I am rubbish at most things I write about. I’ve written so many posts after doing something where I should have known better. When I share a story or reflection, it’s usually because I’ve messed up or realised there’s a better way I could […]
Clear out your headspace
It’s amazing how the New Year brings a sense of renewal, when suddenly we become motivated to clear out parts of our lives so we can start afresh. Some people clear out their inboxes. Some people clear out their homes. Some people clear out their desks. But if there’s one thing I recommend you clear […]
Timing your ask
It’s amazing to know what you want in your career. But even when your goal is crystal clear, don’t be discouraged if people aren’t helping you when you tell them. This doesn’t mean they don’t care. Nor does it mean they don’t want to help. People are busy. Think about your own life – if […]
1 Year Goal in 1 Week
If you’re thinking about career goals for 2025, here’s a fun thought exercise that may shift your perspective. Bec and I have been running leadership programs for over 10 years. One year, a member of our team set an ambitious goal of being promoted within their company. We used the time to plan what would […]