Ever had a boss who made it crystal clear their career comes first? One of my friends once asked an exec at her company for a development opportunity that he was also interested in, only to be told, “Your career is important, but mine is more important.” Ouch. At least he was honest?

But here’s the thing: you don’t have to just accept bad boss behaviour. Let’s call it out and do something about it! Here are the top 5 “bad boss” moves that stunt team growth—and what you can do to flip the script.

If taking the plunge for your next development opportunity fills you with dread, you are not alone! Read how this awesome (oldie but a goodie) tool could help.

How to prepare for interviews is one of the most common requests we get. Not surprising because it’s a skill that we have to practice only when we’re going for a new role. For most people that not too often.

Telling a good story is a winning strategy for job interviews. We share why that is and how to prepare your stories.

We’ve embraced ideas like agile and human centred design in our work and yet, most people, no matter what level, have not thought of taking an experimental approach to their development. We reckon that’s nuts!

Research tells us you're six times more engaged in your job if you're using your strengths daily. How clear are you on your strengths? Start this year with a fresh look at what makes you great.

Here we explore the importance of finding personal meaning in the work we do to improve our happiness at work.

Can AI take the headache and cost out of writing your CV? It’s a question we’ve been asked a few times lately. Here are our thoughts on the pros and cons of an automated vs human approach.

One size definitely does not fit all when it comes to planning your next step for work. A couple of things are essential though. The first is to understand where you are on the ‘next step’ certainty continuum and the second is to know yourself, which is the foundation of figuring out a next step you can get excited about.

We’ve been looking at a LOT of CVs lately and no matter how senior the person, the same CV crimes keep popping up. Let’s face it, it’s always smart to keep your CV current, so check out how to avoid common pitfalls. Think of us as your CV equivalent of Neighbourhood Watch!

Let’s face it, breaking up with your boss can sometimes feel as hard as ending a romantic relationship. Here’s how to handle these tricky chats, whether you're the team member or the boss, and why it pays to have them early.

Kelly Bennett reckons he ghosted his way through his 20s and into his 30s but he’s now built a strong PR business and is loving work for multiple reasons.

Harriet has had a truly exceptional career as a lawyer, including making partner in her early thirties. Interestingly, her love for law was a slow burn.

From researching llamas to doing some of the biggest financial deals in NZ, Phil Neutze is Auckland Airport’s Chief Financial Officer and New Zealand’s CFO of the year. It's been quite a journey and it has influenced his thoughts on career advice for young people.

Even though he doesn’t come from a farming background, Jack Keeys has found a career he loves in the primary sector.

After a phenomenal sporting career, representing New Zealand as captain of the White Ferns cricket team, Maia Lewis wants to help more young people have active and healthy lives.

For Isabella Charman, starting Thread Rentals was a massive part of her recovery from mental illness. It wasn’t initially her plan but she absolutely loves it.

Founder of tone-of-voice brand agencies, champion of artists and gallery owner, Scotty believes mistakes are more interesting than perfection and that we should make more of them…just not really expensive ones.

The founder of one of Auckland’s first wellness centres in Grey Lynn, Matt talks about his radical shift from managing warehouse logistics to personal training.

The reasons why stories can help you stand out and some pro tips on how to include them in your next job interview.

An award winning beauty therapist who didn’t want to follow in her dad’s footsteps and deliberately kept her business small and boutique.