Stories, advice and inspo to guide career journeys
5 Bad Boss behaviours (and how to handle them like a pro)
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.
How to reduce the worry that stops us making that next move
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.
Taking an experimental approach to development de-risks big life decisions
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!
Start 2024 with a fresh look at your super powers
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.
Thinking about a new job? Think about personal meaning.
Here we explore the importance of finding personal meaning in the work we do to improve our happiness at work.
Where are you on the ‘next step’ certainty continuum?
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.