"I am an associate sales representative". "I am a marketing manager for .....". "I am a social media consultant focusing on......". The answers are numerous. The most commonly asked question in the professional world today is "tell me a little about yourself". And the most … [Read more...] about Is Your Professional Identity Holding You Back from Advancing In Your Career?
Career Growth
The Hidden Reason for Your Career Unhappiness
Most of us have felt that dread in the pit of our stomach's. That awful feeling on a Sunday evening, when you realize that you have to go to work tomorrow! A classic symptom of career unhappiness! If you haven't experienced it, consider yourself immensely lucky!!! Over 75% of … [Read more...] about The Hidden Reason for Your Career Unhappiness
The One Question To Accelerate Your Career Growth
In working with many clients, one thing has clearly emerged - career growth is one of the top priorities. People aspire to grow and advance in their careers. This growth could take on various forms - better title, more compensation, promotion, recognition, reward, significance, … [Read more...] about The One Question To Accelerate Your Career Growth
Have You Done A SWOT Analysis?
SWOT is a term commonly used in the Marketing and Strategy functions in the business world. It simply stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. Businesses are encouraged to do a SWOT once a year to have a thorough understanding of themselves and how they can … [Read more...] about Have You Done A SWOT Analysis?
Top 7 Career Advancement Myths
All of us want to advance in our careers. The idea of stagnation is not appealing! It is part of the status quo that most of us hold dear. But truth be said, some of us fall into depression and throw away our personal happiness and fulfillment for career advancement! A career is … [Read more...] about Top 7 Career Advancement Myths
It is NOT a Numbers Game
As a society, we are obsessed with numbers. We want to measure everything and have metrics in place. It all boils down to the numbers. To check if a business is successful, you look at the numbers - financials . To check if you are healthy, the doctors check your numbers in … [Read more...] about It is NOT a Numbers Game
Stagnating In Your Career Without A Certain Degree/Certification?
"Can not having a certain degree stop me from moving up?" - This was the question Alyssa posed to me in our career strategy session. Alyssa is a sales professional with over 25 years of experience selling network solutions to mid-size companies. Alyssa does not have a degree. As she … [Read more...] about Stagnating In Your Career Without A Certain Degree/Certification?
5 Lessons Learnt from Interviewing Marshall Goldsmith
Yes, the Marshall Goldsmith of Triggers, MOJO, What Got You Here, Won't Get There fame. He totally put me on the spot a few days days ago! I am hosting a virtual online conference called Career Advancement Summit in September. And one of the speakers is Marshall Goldsmith the … [Read more...] about 5 Lessons Learnt from Interviewing Marshall Goldsmith