Unlock Your Career Growth

Mindset is a key shift a professional must make in their career transition from employment to a business owner. If you're considering making a career transition from employment into running your business or going into consultancy, this episode is for you.

“Life can only be understood by looking backward; but it must be lived looking forward” — Soren Kierkegaard (1813–1855)

A listener recently asked me what I would do differently if I could do it over. In this episode, I talk about what I would tell my 25-year-old self about career growth and development. No matter where you are today in your career, I am sure there's something you can take away so have a listen.

Did you miss out on that last promotion because you did not look or sound the part? That's what we talk about in this episode - Executive presence.

• What is Executive presence?
• Do you have it?
• How do you develop Executive presence?

It's no secret we spend most of our waking hours at work. Wouldn't it be great to spend that time doing meaningful work with a team you love?

That's not a reality for many of us. Instead, a workday looks something like this:

You're nervous and tightly wound up as you are not sure what "mistake" you will commit today and be on the receiving end of a tongue-lashing or scathing email from your boss.

▶️You're berated for not doing your job. Yet, your boss withheld critical information.

▶️ People talk negatively about each other all the time. Gossip and cliques are rampant across the company.

▶️ Ideas are stolen left, right, & centre, and people are constantly backstabbing each other.

▶️ People consistently steal and take credit for other people's ideas.

In this episode, I respond to a listener's question and share tips to help you survive and thrive in a toxic work environment.

Too often, professionals make assumptions about what they can or can't do with their careers. In this episode, I responded to a listeners question about career change through the ages. If you're in your 30s, 40s or approaching your 50s and you've been considering a career change, but think it might be too later, you'll want to listen in to hear my response.

On any given day, you can probably find many reasons why you shouldn't do something about your career growth. Often our reasons are really excuses - a means to delay the inevitable actions we must take because we are afraid of the unknown. What should you do instead? How do you trade your "reasons" for action points? Find out in this latest episode of the Unlock Your Career Growth podcast.

Research has shown people leave managers not organisations. I daresay values misalignment of often another reason why people leave. When what you believe in no longer aligns with what the organisation stands for no longer match, you start to feel a deep discomfort that you just cannot wish away. In this episode, I share my top 3 values and how you can identify yours using a quick and simple exercise.

The start of the year can feel sluggish. You may have a good idea of what you need to do to reach your career goals. But might be struggling to kickstart your plan. In this episode, I share with you three ways to can regain your momentum so you can start achieving your goals.

In this episode, I talk about one career planning mistake I see many professionals making. Career planning is a key process in career development. Through career planning professionals make decisions about their chosen career direction and the steps they will take to get them there. 

Have you ever been passed over for a promotion? Not once, not twice. But several times? How did you feel? I would imagine you were disappointed and possibly discouraged from trying again. In this episode, we explore how to handle career disappointments so you come out smiling - stronger not weaker.

Office Politics is inevitable! Love them or hate them, office politics will impact your career and career development. In this episode, I look at what office politics is, why office politics exists and three simple tips to help you navigate office politics like a pro.

Sadly, there are no shortcuts to success. Yes, you could stand of the shoulders of those who've walked the same path before you. However, at the end of the day, you must do the work. Just like your personal trainer can't lose weight for you, the same is true of your career growth. You are the architect of your career. You steer the ship of your career. In this episode, I share three things you need to do as part of committing to the career growth process.

Did you know, the full name for a con is CONFIDENCE. Because that's exactly what the con artist has and shows you so you believe in their story. I'm not advocating for conmanship. Instead, I am saying be confident about who you are and what you have to offer. Then go out and show the world what you're made of.

Often we think we don't have enough to progress our careers. My take and from experience - you know more than you think. You are more competent than you give yourself credit for. In this episode, I share key number 2 to unlocking your career growth.

In this episode, I share with you the first key to unlocking your career growth. In the words of Aristotle, "knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom." Let's get a little wiser:-)

In this episode, I give you a sneak peak into my career journey and story! Spoiler alert: It's been full of ups and downs. So if that sounds like your story, you'll be in good company.