Here’s how you can recognise when it’s time for a career change
As a Career Coach, the biggest problem I find with career changes is that people think there needs to be a moment that defines that it should happen. Either something bad happens, where they feel fed up or lost about what to do. Or something good happens, where they take a promotion or keep saying […]
Here’s how you can cultivate assertiveness in a male-dominated industry
To advance your career, you must be skilled in dealing with people across many different backgrounds and experiences. Sometimes when we are in a culture where assertive communication is used, we feel we have to respond in kind. But what I’ve found to be really helpful with any social setting is to first understand the […]
How to overcome the fear of self-promotion when networking
If you’re nervous about self-promoting when networking, it helps to define what you do practically for the sake of the person you’re connecting with. If you say that you’re an “amazing accountant”, then it’s hard for the other person to know what that means. But if you say that you help “clients with over $20 […]
How to gain experience outside your role to get promoted
If you’re seeking to be promoted to a Director-style position, it helps to gain experience about how decisions are made at an organisational level. Organisations are legal entities in their own right, and the Directors of an organisation make decisions on behalf of this legal entity. Because of this, it’s really important that the Directors […]
Here are the most important considerations when choosing a mentor after a performance evaluation
The secret to a successful mentoring relationship is the same as any successful relationship – there needs to be value for both sides. The benefits of mentoring can only be realised with the passing of time, which means the dialogue has to be sustainable. Too often, finding a mentor is approached as a matching exercise, […]
How can you create a winning resume with your job search
Your resume MUST include specific examples of what you’ve achieved, and you should make these examples as tangible as possible. A resume is used by hiring managers to assess if your past experience can be transferred across to the role they’re filling. You will be a far better candidate then if you can demonstrate your […]
How you can determine your freelance rates and pricing
I do something unusual with my pricing, but it works. When a professional in their 20s & 30s approaches me for Career Coaching, I ask them to set the price. Sometimes they ask for a range and I guide them with what my other clients pay. But ultimately I have them understand the value my […]
How you can use strategic thinking to achieve long-term career success
It’s very hard to define with certainty how your career will play out. However, there is a technique that will help you achieve long-term career success. Every job you have and every company you work for will provide you with a certain range of opportunities. When you spend enough time in a role, you’ll get […]
How you can develop the key skills mid-career professionals need
The biggest difference between your early-stage and mid-stage career as a professional is how many people you’re managing or will report to you. In the early stages of your career, you will be given tasks to do which you need to perform to a certain standard. The more your experience grows, the more responsibility you […]
How you can master salary and compensation discussions as an Executive
Working with a recruiter can be very helpful with salary negotiations as an Executive. A recruiter will gain valuable information on your behalf, such as the budget that the organisation has and your value in the market. Having a recruiter gather information and advance your position will allow you to focus your negotiation around key […]