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What to Do When You're Not Happy With Your Job

It can be a scary moment to realize you're not all that happy with your job. Especially when you've put significant effort into reaching your current position or if it was once your dream role. However, experiencing this feeling doesn't always mean you must take a radical step, such as quitting. More often than not, […]

How to Be More Confident

Confidence would easily occupy the top spot if I had to list the most common topics I discuss with my clients during our coaching sessions. No doubt, it's a huge topic affecting many areas of our careers: decision-making, taking important steps, trying new things, networking, and building relationships,.... Life gets a bit easier when you […]

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What’s Up Next for You in Your Career?

Deciding what’s next in your career can feel like a big puzzle, especially if you've been at it for a while. You’re probably not the clueless graduate anymore. You’ve ticked off a few promotions and have an idea of what you enjoy and what’s important for you. But you might also have more responsibilities (house […]

What to Do When Things Are Quiet at Work

Pushing long hours in busy times is familiar and doable for most of us. But often, when the need to hustle is gone, we feel a bit lost. Here we are, constantly wishing for a break, yet when it does happen, we're confused about what to do. Quieter times are common, and most knowledge workers […]

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How to Find Time for Learning (and why bother)

What’s that one thing on your todo list that rarely gets done? My guess- learning and development. We all understand the necessity of personal growth to stay relevant and competitive in our fields. But most of us are highly short-term focused and buried under daily stress, deadlines, and meetings. I’ve been there myself, so I […]

The Single Most Crucial Skill for Your Career

The internet is flooded with the essential skills you need to master to thrive in a world dominated by AI. With all this noise, focusing on improving our skills while juggling full-time jobs is overwhelming. But if I could simplify it for professionals across various fields and seniority levels, including entrepreneurs, one fundamental skill stands […]

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The Real Talk on Work-Life Balance

I’ll admit it: work-life balance has become a bit of a cliché. Just a decade ago, everyone talked about it. Job offers boasted it. "What matters most at work?" The response: work-life balance. But now, there’s backlash. "Work is part of life," they say. I never understood the debate about whether we should stop using […]

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Rethinking Feedback Part 4: How to Receive Feedback Well

Welcome to the final part of my feedback series! Today, I’m talking about the art of receiving feedback. Chances are, you've got a boss and maybe a team, and you find yourself often on the "getting feedback" end of things. I’ve collected a bunch of practical tips and new ways of looking at feedback to […]

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Rethinking Feedback Part 3: Give Better Feedback

In part three of this series, I’m diving into the art of giving feedback. Whether you're a manager or a colleague, we all give feedback almost daily. Here are some tips to help you do it better. This article is packed with practical tips and insights to get you thinking about your feedback-giving skills. I […]

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