Career
Don’t Get Emotional When You Read This
I received an email from a colleague a while back that I would describe as brutal. Blistering, even. Anger oozed out of it. Accusations abounded. My heart sank. Because I knew what would happen next. And it saddened me. I once worked with a very wise man, Paul...
Want To Nail Your Next Interview? Here’s What NOT To Do
There are a heap of interviewing ‘how to’ guides out there, but for today’s post, I thought I’d cut to the chase. If we’re brutally honest, there are a few mistakes people make in interviews that spell immediate doom. A poll around the office narrowed it down...
10 Golden Rules Of Communication For Leaders
Communicating the vision, communicating change, communicating expectations – these are subtle leadership skills, which I don’t think any of us truly master. However, developing these skills is fundamental to our success. Particularly today, when so many employees have so much choice, engaging people with the company’s...
4 Times You Shouldn’t Worry About Being Underpaid
Imagine this: You have a feeling you could earn more at a different company. Maybe a lot more. You decide to do some research. You find a salary comparison tool online, enter your details, take a deep breath, and hit Submit. And there it is: Black and white...
Mum, Dad, Two Kids And Two Start-Ups: How We Make It Work
I must admit, I’m a bit uncomfortable with this topic. I mean, it sounds like I have it all sorted and life is easy and balanced. Which is not my reality. I’ve made the long journey along Struggle Street at various stages over the past few years...
The London Cabbie Who Put Me To Career Shame
This is a true story. Every word. It was my last night in London after two weeks of hard work. A few beers, and into a cab. It was there, in that taxi, that I met one of the most extraordinary people I have ever encountered. The cabbie and...
Three Poisonous Words That Kill Your Credibility
I hear these three appalling words every day. Usually from people trying to impress, and make a fast connection. They resort to these three words to attempt to show authenticity. It fails every time. It backfires. Whatever you do, never say this phrase - ever: “To be...
Fun And Money: The ONLY Two Reasons To Come To Work
There are only two reasons to come to work. Fun and money. And you have to have both. One of them will not be enough. Not if you want to love what you do, that is. Having a job where you get just one or the other, often...