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It's better to be at the bottom of a ladder you want to climb, than halfway up one you don't
I am obsessed with The Office, the UK version, which features one of the best lines about careers you'll ever see.
Have I told you my Sainsbury's story?
A simple lesson in management
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Why you don't need to know where you'll be in five years
An emotionally heavy question that many of you struggle to answer. Here's some ideas to overcome that.
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Are you deflecting praise?
Struggle with dismissing praise? You’re not alone. Here’s how to reframe feedback and finally accept the credit you deserve!
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When it's time to quit your job
Six factors why you may end up quitting your dream job... from personal experience.
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What does it mean to be 'creative'?
A lesson from someone who absolutely cannot draw! Time to redefine what it means to be creative.
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What mentoring means to me
What’s the point of promising to write about mentoring without explaining what it means to me? Here's my take.
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You're at your worst when you're beyond your best
This is for those who question themselves on a daily basis. I see you...
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How to read a job description
The secret behind reading job descriptions that won't break your mind. With some thoughts on job ads.
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What to do if you don't want to be promoted
There doesn't always have to be a step up, but what about a more considered step sideways? Progress does not always equal promotion.
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It's about time you give yourself some credit
Anyone using their mentor's advice needs to give someone else more credit… themselves!
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Career development isn't a straight line
Nudging your way to a career you enjoy, even when it doesn't feel like you're making any progress.
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