How you can position yourself for a promotion by effectively managing workplace conflict
How far you advance in your career depends on your humanity. At the end of the day, we are all human, and we want to be seen and heard. When people come together to work, there will inevitably be competing priorities. And we all understand on some level that we won’t always get what we […]
How to motivated and maintain a positive mindset as an entrepreneur during challenging times
Being an entrepreneur is a constant series of highs and lows. I’ve run my own business for many years, and here’s what I’ve found helpful to maintain an abundant mindset throughout the peaks and troughs. When I’m on top of life, I try to enjoy the wins. When life is on top of me, I […]
Here’s how you can manage a boss who consistently sets unrealistic deadlines
Deadlines can feel unrealistic if we’re also juggling lots of other demands on our time. If you’re at capacity and your manager sets an unrealistic deadline, here’s a very helpful framing exercise you can do in response. Make it a problem-solving exercise with your manager. You can do this by asking the question: “What would […]
How you can cultivate strong professional relationships in your field
Keep showing up. That’s how you cultivate strong professional relationships. Every relationship you have either grows or fades overtime, and this depends on how much either party shows up. So once you make a connection that matters, foster the relationship through virtual exchanges or showing up at in-person events. Just don’t expect that making the […]
How you can manage work-life balance conflicts in your career.
Yes needs no. Everything you say yes to, you’re saying no to something else. So to best manage work-life balance conflicts, be super considered whenever you say yes to something, especially if you feel a demand is being placed on you. There’s always a choice. Whenever you catch yourself defaulting to yes, think about what […]
How to receive feedback without becoming defensive
Think about receiving feedback in the same way as receiving a gift. Whatever you do with the gift is up to you. Some gifts you choose to accept, and some gifts you choose to decline. But whenever you receive a gift, you don’t get defensive that someone provided it to you. .
How you can showcase your dedication to professional growth to advance your career
Don’t outsource your professional development to your employer. While many companies will provide amazing professional development opportunities, you shouldn’t assume that they should, nor that what they provide will be in the best interests of your long-term career. If you maintain a proactive interest in your own professional development, it will help you understand what […]
How you can discover new job prospects after a layoff
Layoffs are never easy. But while they mean your services aren’t needed by your previous employer, you are still an incredibly valuable person to another organisation. Here are three ways to think about where to discover new job prospects: Can I do exactly what I was doing at my previous company for another company? Can […]
How to infuse creativity into your daily work routines
While we may not care to admit it, there’s a lot that we do each day at work that stays the same. And when things aren’t changing around us, it can cause us to feel like we’re going through the motions. One thing I’ve found really helpful at work is to look at your day […]
How to master cross-functional collaboration as an Executive
There are two things you always need to keep in mind as an Executive when dealing with across functions – especially with your fellow Executive who’s in charge. What is the goal of the organisation you’re coming together to achieve? What are the incentives of your fellow Executive? You see, your company may have a […]