Here’s how you can cultivate your personal brand as a leader
One of the most important distinctions you must understand in your career is how much of your personal brand is your own and how much is defined by the company you work for. We can sometimes assume that our personal brand as a leader is singular, and that we showcase different parts of our leadership […]
Here’s how you can make crucial business decisions as an entrepreneur, manager or team member
Test and measure your assumptions. First, understand what information you have that’s underlying this decision and the confidence you have in this information to act. Then determine the risks and rewards of acting on this information. Then if you take action, use the information that you gain to refine your assumption and make your next […]
Here’s how you can showcase your worth and validate a higher salary in negotiations
To showcase your worth for a pay rise, you must clearly address the following points: What is the value you’re bringing to the organisation? This could be from direct sales, cost savings, or business performance. How much value are you likely to bring to the organisation in the future? What share of this value is […]
Here’s how you can acquire the most important skills for future career growth
The most important skill to advance your career growth is to always reflect on how you can add more value. This means going beyond the day-to-day work you’re doing in your current role, and considering what more you could do to become more valuable. How can you generate more income for your company? How can […]
Here’s how you can connect with professionals in a different geographic location.
One of my favourite things about attending industry networking events and conferences was the opportunity to meet professionals from around the world. So much of business is now done internationally, and it’s common for professionals to attend industry events while travelling (for business or leisure). I’ve made many cherished connections from these events, and it’s […]
Here’s how you can learn and improve from missed deadlines in the future
Missing a deadline isn’t necessarily a negative. If you or your team were motivated to go above-and-beyond in the pursuit of a worthy goal, and you set an ambitious deadline to push for, then falling just short of this deadline isn’t a bad thing (especially if everyone feels satisfied with the work that was done […]
Here’s how you can market yourself effectively while changing careers
When I coach clients that are navigating their next career move, I advise them that every encounter they have with someone should be framed around an outcome – try not to have conversations for conversations sake. The three outcomes you can strive for are a combination of: A direct path to a job An introduction/connection […]
Here’s how you can smoothly transition into leadership roles as a mid-career professional
When you transition into a leadership role internally, you will be reporting to a new level of management. To make this transition smooth, it’s important to form connections with your superiors before you start the role. As you get promoted, you may feel like your focus needs to be on those that are reporting to […]
Here’s how you can beat procrastination and maintain focus on your work
I’ve found external deadlines, however arbitrary, are highly effective to focus on getting work done. I am definitely not recommending to set tight deadlines that cause distress. I am simply recognising that I am more motivated when I know my actions will be held to account from others. So if you are procrastinating with your […]
Here’s how you can effectively conduct a performance evaluation
The most important element of a performance evaluation is clearly understanding the desired outcome from the evaluation. This can sometimes be missed, especially when evaluations are perceived as routine exercises. Performance evaluations are incredibly valuable opportunities for team members to give and receive feedback to produce better outcomes. When you can frame feedback around these […]