Tag Archives: career

Hope is not a strategy

The world of work is changing fast. Are you ready for it? Here are 6 trends from a digest of a MPF trends seminar I attended recently by Rohit Talwar of Fast Future. @fastfuture • Old style businesses could become … Continue reading

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10 inspiring quotes about change

I love inspiring quotes – selective ones. It is like a well-chosen image, anything more is not necessary. Here are 10 inspiring quotes about change and attitudes to change. “Often people live their lives backwards; they try to have more … Continue reading

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Does a portfolio career appeal to you?

Our last blog looked at what a portfolio career is, the components and why they are growing. https://liberateyourtalent.wordpress.com/2014/05/25/could-a-portfolio-career-make-you-dance/ This blog shares the pros and cons of a portfolio career and some examples. Pros of a portfolio career • Variety & … Continue reading

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Career cul de sac?

This is a guest blog from one of our clients, Rick Cotgreave. We helped Rick discover his second career at 40. “Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” … Continue reading

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My inspiring clients. Part 2 of 4.

Most people don’t realize how amazing and talented they are, and hide their light under a bushel. My job is to help them to see their talent & uniqueness, work with them to define a career vision, strategy and plan … Continue reading

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How career resilient are you?

How career resilient are you and how important is it? I went to an interesting seminar last week about career resilience. I came away feeling confident that I am, which is good to know doing the work I do! So … Continue reading

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Is a new career like a marathon?

I was chatting to a potential client last week who runs marathons. How they approached the 26 mile race reminded me of people who want a new career. Many people want a new career, but it feels so huge and … Continue reading

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Does your job ever make you weep?

  I had an e mail this week from a potential client. I bet some of you can relate to what they said in their e mail or know someone it reminds you of: “I am not happy in my … Continue reading

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Fancy being a content curator?

Content curation is one of two phrases I heard this week for the first time. The other one was ‘Digital shadow’. I love new things. It can be a bit tiring but it makes me happy! “Content curation is the … Continue reading

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What’s your career strategy and plan? Part 4 of 5.

This blog post is part 4 of 5 and looks at the opportunity cost for you of NOT having a career strategy and plan. “Control your destiny or someone else will.”  Jack Welsh.   Opportunity cost of not having a … Continue reading

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