Career regrets can actually be a great source of information about where you can head for a more fulfilling career. They are also a brilliant way of understanding what success looks like to you, rather than the version we may have inherited from parents, friends or society in general. In this article, I suggest three ways you can use any regrets to check out what’s behind them - and how you can use them to make the move you’re longing for.
Read MorePerfectionism can keep you stuck in a spiral of paralysis and procrastination, doubting whether you can ever find the perfect job - or be good enough to get it! Instead of struggling with the desire for perfection, try finding your best direction, and then just start - progress over perfection works every time. Here’s how..
Read MoreWe all need a bit of luck right? But how about if you can work on creating more luck for yourself - especially when you’re trying to explore or create a new career? Yes, in this article I show how luck helped me make an important career transition, and what you can do to bring luck firmly into your corner!
Read MoreAre you close to burnout? When you start to feel your energy draining away and feel out of step with the work you do, it’s time to take action. It’s never too late for a reset, and to create a better career that suits who you are today -one that offers the rewards you really value. Find out how to spot the signs of burnout and what to do next!
Read MoreWhen you’re stuck in a job you’ve outgrown, that’s draining and depressing you, it’s not easy to find the energy to make the changes you need. Here are some common beliefs that keep you stuck - and how to reframe them to free the clarity and energy to break free and go after the fulfilment you deserve!
Read MoreDo you find it impossible to sell yourself at interview? You might be going for the wrong jobs or playing the wrong part! Instead, get clear on your values, purpose or strengths and connect on a much deeper level. When you use your WHY in your job search and interview, you’ll both recognise a shared mission, values and therefore how good a fit you are for the role! No more play-acting - be yourself and get the job you really want.
Read MoreWhen you feel desperate to leave your current work but cannot find what it takes to act, you know that the status quo always wins. So here are 3 things you can do to gain the clarity you need to understand what’s really going on - and how to take step one, step two, step three.. until you have the momentum to make the career changes you really want.
Read MoreWhen you’re feeling restless, bored, unhappy or disenchanted at work, how do you make the changes you need? In this article I suggest 3 great questions to start uncovering what’s really missing and what you can do to change things for the better. When you’re stuck with a career decision, this will help you understand your options for a quick fix or a bigger leap.
Read MoreHow can knowing your personality type help you choose a better career? There are clear links between individual personality and what makes a fulfilling career. But knowing your ‘type’ is not enough - you also need clarity on the kind of life you want, what you value most, and what meaningful work looks like to you before you can find a career that finally inspires you.
Read MoreWhen you feel that you’ve already done your best work in your current career and yearn for something more fulfilling, how can you get beyond the fear that there’s nothing else you can do? Those feelings of being pigeonholed - whether as an accountant, a CEO, a media executive, a teacher - can keep you trapped and unable to act. So here’s how you can take a fresh view, open up new possibilities, and make a choice for something new!
Read MoreIf the idea of retirement leaves you with a sense of dread, now’s the time to consider what you really want for this phase of your life. While many of us think about our financial situation, very few really explore deeper needs that will ensure fulfilment and happiness - so instead of empty days, you’ll have purpose, engagement and excitement. Here’s how to start designing the rest of your life.
Read MoreWhen you use your strengths to create change in your life, it all comes so much easier. Use your best talents, character traits and specific skills to work through problems or uncover new career options and you are on the right track for greater fulfilment. This two-part article shows how you can first understand what your strengths are, and then deploy them to create a more fulfilling and authentic life.
Read MoreThe pandemic has thrown so many aspects of our lives into question. But this could be the best time for you to reevaluate your working life - and understand why another direction would be a much better bet. Here are some clear steps to move your forwards - and start creating the life you know you really need.
Read MoreDon’t let URGENT dominate what’s really most IMPORTANT to you. Instead of sleep-walking through your life, here are three simple ways you can take charge and refocus your attention on what matters most to you. Otherwise, the chances are you’ll end up somewhere you really did plan to be - exhausted, unfulfilled, trapped and dissatisfied. Time to redesign your thinking and start working towards a career you love.
Read MoreWe all do it, comparing ourselves with our friends and colleagues. But it's just a habit you can break, so instead of falling into a spiral of inadequacy, try these 20 ways to develop new habits to value who you really are. You'll feel more confident and also clear the way for a more inspiring future.
Read MoreHow can you test out whether your dream could survive the cold light of day? Don’t dismiss that dream until you’ve taken it seriously and worked out the criteria which would make it worth pursuing. Use these 9 ideas to really test out your dream - and maybe you’ll just inspire yourself to give it a go!
Read MoreWhat are the golden threads that connect those many career changes over a long career? In my own career i examine each distinct chapter and the WHY that was driving each move. What chapter are you living? And what next?
Read MoreCreate the vision, tactics, fuel and mindset to find time and use it effectively to make your career change actually happen. (Part 1)
Read MoreWhat have you outgrown in your career - and how to find a better fit
Read MoreHow can I change career and how long will it take? Read Catherine’s career change story for a case study illustrating the journey from financial services to patient advocacy.
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