Help opportunities find you
Your career may be in a fantastic place right now, such that you’re content with how things are going and you’re not actively exploring your next step. Yet it’s always good to have an awareness of what other opportunities are out there for you – not just in case your current situation ends abruptly and […]
Who are your Career Champions?
A factor that many professionals overlook with their career advancement is the role that others play in helping them progress. There are people around you that will recognise your value and do what they can to help you succeed. I call these people your “Career Champions”. These are your colleagues who will expand your awareness […]
When being headhunted is a bad thing
I’ve got a scenario for you. Imagine you get a message from a recruiter saying you’re just the person they’re looking for. The role they’re trying to fill sounds right up your alley, and it comes with a step-up in pay that’s quite attractive. On the surface, this seems like a great opportunity to advance […]
Having a career and starting your own thing
This article is for anyone thinking about going out on their own during their career. You may want to start a side hustle and see where it goes. You may want to keep progressing professionally but one day strike out on your own. You may be holding onto the desire to have your own business […]
Don’t outsource your career development
Who’s in charge of your career development? If you aren’t making considered choices about your career development, then you’re effectively tasking your employer to do it for you. This can be great if your employer is providing you with an extensive training program to keep you progressing and gaining new skills. But many don’t. And […]
Review your contract annually (at least)
When was the last time you looked at your employment contract? If you’re like most people, it’s probably when you signed it. But how much time has passed since you started this job? This is important to appreciate because the more time that’s passed since you sign a contract, the more likely your current working […]
Preparing for the job you don’t know you want
When you’re rocking it at work, it can be easy to not think about what your next career step could be. I love what I’m doing. I don’t need a new job right now. So what’s my motivation to think about a different position? The problem with this passive approach is that things can change […]
The 1,000th Post!
Today marks 1,000 daily blog posts for Quarter Life Academy and I cannot thank you enough for being a part of this awesome journey. I wanted to do this special video message to celebrate this milestone and to share the next stage of Quarter Life Academy. For those of you that have been here since […]
You already know how to be amazing
If you’re hesitant about setting a big goal because you’re unsure of achieving it, here’s a fun coaching exercise that can give you a little more self-confidence to give it a crack. Take a moment to consider something you’ve accomplished which you’re thrilled about. What’s a goal that you persistently worked towards achieving? What’s something […]
Inbox Zero or Inbox Infinity?
I’ve experienced Inbox Zero and Inbox Infinity, and there are pros and cons to each. Inbox Zero is the pursuit of keeping your inbox ordered at all times. My definition of Inbox Zero is that there are no emails in “Unread” status. Inbox Infinity is embracing an unordered inbox and allowing your “Unread” emails to […]