What are the signs that you should consider a career pivot?
Please please please, do not wait until the point where you go “I’ve had enough” to consider a career pivot. It’s amazing how long we can be dissatisfied with our job and not take any action to change things. You should know if your career is going well or not. And if you’re not happy […]
Here’s how you can handle the financial aspects of a career change, including potential salary cuts.
When navigating career changes, be careful to not mix financial and non-financial terms. With every role you do, there are: Financial rewards and costs, like your salary, bonuses, and costs to travel. Non-financial rewards and costs, like wellbeing, satisfaction, connections and experiences. To make the most of your career, understand the values that separately come […]
Here’s how you can balance work and life while avoiding burnout in high-pressure roles
When you start a high-pressure role, you may be expected to perform at a high level and keep that performance going. But this would be the same as starting a marathon without any training and expecting to do really well. High performance and effective decision-making while under intense demands is a skill that must be […]
Want a Community Top Voice Badge on LinkedIn? Here’s Everything I Did to Get One.
I recently earned a Community Top Voice Badge on LinkedIn for Career Development. You’ve probably seen these Badges and wondered what it takes to get one. LinkedIn won’t tell you what’s really required. So when I decided to get one, I documented everything to share what it actually takes. It was a journey of ups […]
Here’s how you can establish meaningful connections with industry influencers and thought leaders
Want to connect with industry influencers and thought leaders? Then try to become one yourself. The more you try to become known in your space, the more you will develop your own style of communication that people want to receive. Then as you go on this journey, you will understand more the paths of those […]
Here’s how you can navigate the risks and rewards of consulting as a career
Have you considered becoming a consultant while maintaining your full-time position? It’s definitely possible, and it’s a path not people consider. First, understand the value you can provide as a consultant. This may be specific to your line of work, it may be adjacent, or it may be something entirely different. When you’re clear on […]
Here’s how you can effectively gather feedback from clients or customers
Some people are willing to provide feedback themselves, while some people won’t unless prompted. So a direct ask of your client for feedback is better than hoping they will provide it themselves. And a direct ask that explains the value of their feedback is better than a direct ask for it. And a direct ask […]
Here’s how you can establish a robust client and collaborator network as a freelancer
As a freelancer (or any professional for that matter), your network is your net worth. That’s why it is super valuable to maintain a directory of your key connections. Just imagine if you had recorded everyone you have ever met in your career – it would make for a very long list. You’re already doing […]
Here’s how you can secure a higher salary as a mid-career professional
One way you can secure a higher salary is positioning yourself in the early stages of your career for promotion or advancement. If you’re in your 20s & 30s, you’re probably looking to others in higher positions with aspiration. It’s good to appreciate that each of these professionals had to take a major step in […]
Here’s how you can build a high-performing team by considering key factors
The best performing teams are united around a common goal but can add different perspectives and skills to achieve it together. You may think that bringing together like-minded people is key to the mission, but groupthink can be a very destructive force overtime. So when building a high-performing team, you must consider how everyone will […]