Career
Slow Down To Speed Up
I did something really weird in Melbourne last week. It’s a bit embarrassing. You see, I turned left. And by doing so, I was reminded of the biggest mistake I continue to make, in my life and career. Do you make it too? If ‘yes,’ then...
Why ‘Follow Your Passions’ Is Dangerous Advice
I learnt something recently which will stop me from ever encouraging anyone to ‘follow their passions'. Oh, I’ve said it many times. But never again. It’s just too dangerous. I know of several young adults finishing school who are deciding career paths, and university course choices. My advice...
5 Ways To Take Charge Of Your Own Learning (Because No-one Else Is Gonna Do It For You)
Gone are the days when you could coast through your entire career on the back of your university degree. In today’s fast-changing world, what you learned last year has probably already been superceded by better, smarter ways of doing things. If you want to stay ahead, you...
The Whole Is Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts: Harnessing The Power Of Teams
There’s strong evidence that teams can produce results that far outperform that of individuals working alone. Decades ago, when some big organisations first introduced teams, it made the news because no one else was doing it. Today, it’s just the opposite: a business that doesn’t use...
Working Abroad? Do These 5 Things To Return Home To An Amazing Career
When you zip up that backpack and head off on your working holiday, you’re probably worrying about how you’ll find a job when you touch down at your destination. What you’re probably not thinking about is whether you’ll be able to find work when you return home. Living and...
Want To Be Employed In Your 50s And 60s? Do These 4 Things Now.
I wrote a blog post a while back imploring expat Kiwis to return home. Kea shared it with their network of expats, resulting in a huge (well, by my standards) number of shares and comments (you can read it here). But the overwhelming emotion expressed in the more than 400...
You Snooze, You Lose: How Not To Let Your Dream Job Pass You By
So you’re in a job you love. Your boss is a great mentor and your colleagues think your jokes are funny. You’re challenged, but not out of your depth. The pay’s good. You’re enjoying growth and promotions. There’s an espresso machine in the kitchen, free massages...
10 Words You Must NEVER Use To Describe Yourself
Who am I to tell you how you can describe yourself? Nobody. So ignore me at your leisure. On the other hand, I can tell you for free that the words you use in your résumé, your LinkedIn profile, your Twitter bio, your cover letter, and in spoken language, create...