How to get career & job search clarity?
How to get career & job search clarity? Start reflecting on your WHAT not your WHY. After many years in a career or company, there can be a sense of confusion on what roles to focus on. Or you may be considering becoming self employed. Contemplating a new job or career change needs to…
Do you feel like a hiring puppet on a string?
Way back in 1967 Sandie Shaw recorded the hit song Puppet on a String. Whilst the lyrics were written for a love interest, by gee they hold court in the hiring ecosystem. Do you feel like a hiring puppet on a string when interviewing for jobs? Before I dive into the issue at hand, let’s…
What does being overqualified really mean? Cracking the hiring code
What does being overqualified really mean? Is it about ageism? Is it just a lazy trite hiring excuse? How can you get to the truth? How can you navigate and minimise the job search risk? These questions keep millions of executives and professionals awake whilst scratching their heads. And there is no one size fits…
How AI is creating a trust and ethics gap on LinkedIn
In 2023 we are witnessing a whole new AI world. I have deep concerns how AI is creating a trust and ethics gap on LinkedIn. The celebration of the platform’s 20th anniversary this year coincided with the explosion of ChatGPT and OpenAI, of which LinkedIn’s owner Microsoft has invested $10 Billion. LinkedIn as the worlds…
Why we must stop using trauma-induced marketing language
We are living in a world where each day brings relentless social media posts and news cycles of trauma, crime, wars, death and horrors in Australia and globally. And its not abating any time soon. This blog discusses why we must stop using trauma-induced marketing language The words and language we read and speak matter.…
Why leaders must step up with gravitas on LinkedIn
Today more than ever, leaders are under the spotlight and being examined for personal integrity, organisational diligence, DEI (diversity, equity & inclusion) and ESG (environmental, social & governance) policies and values. This is why leaders must step up with gravitas on LinkedIn as this article discusses. The heat is turned onto high with a constant…
Avoid making career decisions for the wrong reasons
Making executive career and professional job decisions comes with varying degrees of contemplation, reward and risk. But it’s not just the choice that matters, but equally, if not more so, why it was made. This blog will helps to avoid making career decisions for the wrong reasons. There are many elements and incentives that sway…
Don’t think you are unique? Well think again!
No one does exactly what you do in the same way you do it. This is a reality statement, not a value judgement. So if you don’t think you are unique, well think again! Just like fingerprints, there are no two the same. Every fingerprint is unique and impossible to replicate as is every persons…
RUOK with being ageist?
RUOK day in Australia falls around the 2nd week of September. This year I am posing a question – RUOK with being ageist? Hard question for many. That’s good as ageism impacts peoples mental health across all ages and needs personal reflection. The RUOK message is very important as it focusses on wellbeing, mental health…
How to ask for a pay rise
If you have been in a role for a long time and are over 45, chances are you may not be getting paid what you are worth or offered other benefits. Knowing your worth is the first part of navigating how to ask for a pay rise. Earlier this year I was interviewed on Nova’s…
Are you rejecting yourself and sabotaging success?
Humans are a complex lot. Whilst expressing a desire for change and success, there can be mixed messages. Are you rejecting yourself and sabotaging success? I see so many exceptionally talented men and women executives and professionals sabotage their career and business success. Their desire to go to the next level or change careers and…
The role of butterflies for important & thought leadership content
I was told many ago that if you don’t have a few butterflies in your stomach when publishing a piece of important &/or thought leadership content you haven’t gone far enough on the topic. Oh how this tenet is 100% true, as is having your choice of beverage next to your keyboard to soothe…
Does your LinkedIn profile sniff of desperation? Are you damaging your personal brand?
People can generally get the vibe and smell of desperation a mile off. It may be overt or covert, but the feeling is clear. Does your LinkedIn profile sniff of desperation? Are you damaging your personal brand on LinkedIn? There is a long line between clever, bold and creative on LinkedIn versus being dodgy and…
Building healthy habits in men’s careers & lives – Men’s Health Week
Healthy Habits is the theme for this years Men’s International Health Week. It’s a topic that resounds greatly during the week of 12 -18th June 2023 and well beyond. What are the issues and opportunities for building healthy habits in men’s careers & lives? I take a look at a few of those in this article.…
Beyond appearances – a lesson from a song in a New York subway
The cliché “don’t judge a book by its cover” is well known and is on the money. Looking beyond appearances in life is a constant issue for most of us. And this lesson from a song in a New York subway will help to redress assumptions powerfully. But all too often we forget the message…
Interview danger flags to run from
Knowing the interview danger flags to run from will save a lot of angst and time. The more things change the more they stay the same with humans and the hiring eco-system for executives and experienced professionals. The last few years has been rather strange and unique (read Lost in Space strange hence the image…
Insights from the 2023 Edelman Trust Barometer Report
This article unpacks insights from the 2023 Edelman Trust Barometer Report. Released in February, it’s a bumper report rich with data and insights. Many results are broken down by country and many are global. I have dived into the full 72 page report to share what are valuable takeaways. A deep array of research topics…
What career animal archetype are you?
The year of 2023 will be a very different year for many career professionals and executives. How people approach their careers will impact success outcomes when seeking a new job, promotion or career transition. So what career animal archetype are you? It’s important to unpack your job search and career management archetype for the short…
What’s hidden in your career cupboard?
It is an awesome feeling when you discover something you once loved that you had forgotten about or thought had been lost forever. So what’s in your career cupboard? What pure joy it is when rummaging around in a cupboard, wardrobe or large storage box to stumble upon an item that brings back memories, happiness…
Looking for a new job or relationship in 2023? Be different to attract more opportunities
Are you a experienced senior professional or executive looking for a new job or relationship in 2023? Be different to attract more opportunities is the topic of this blog. . So grab a cup of your beverage of choice and lets dive in. Why combine job hunting & relationships? The reason I combined searching for…
Strategies to navigate career ageism
Ageism is a state of mind, assumption and bias that polarises everyone. But there are many strategies to navigate career ageism as I share in this article. You may have lost confidence and/or struggling on the job search application mouse wheel. It can seem like a huge wastage of time? But you know the old…
Strategies to land professional and executive jobs
The volume of new senior and executive roles available in market is robust alongside solid competition at the top end. In this blog I outline strategies to land professional and executive jobs. So lets dive into them. In this article I share the reasons for interviews, taking a new mindset approach with strategies that will…
The mysterious LinkedIn algorithms
Sometimes working out LinkedIn feels a bit like a cross between a meeting of Harry Potter and the IQ organisation Mensa. Nothing creates more confusion than trying to figure out how to get traction on LinkedIn. So let’s unpack the hyperbole of the mysterious LinkedIn algorithms. CHANGES & PATHWAYS Constant changes, updates and new…
Career clichés that make you look like a duck
There are a many career clichés that make you look like a duck What are they, why do people use them and how to stand out uniquely? These and more questions (and ducks) follow in this article. Now, unless you are a food group you are not ‘seasoned’. And unless comatose you will mostly likely…
Building trust by stopping bulldust excuses
Trust and integrity are core values and assets in business and life. And central is building trust by stopping bulldust excuses. Trust and integrity are essential assets in our professional and personal lives. But a reputation as a bit of a Pinocchio won’t help your goals, business and self esteem. And not being able to discern who…
Why email lead magnets are losing impact
In the age of email overwhelm and content saturation email lead magnets are losing impact. Known also as ethical bribes is there a better way to educate and influence prospects? People are growing tired of being bombarded and treated as forgetful numskulls that need constant sales messages and service reminders in their inboxes. WHAT IS…
Why it’s important to make sure a job title matches the actual job
Battered spuds, swimwear and job titles have much in common believe it or not. In this article I explore why it’s important to make sure a job title matches the actual job title. Understanding why and how to not assume anything will save time and headaches. We all know that to assume is to ‘make an…
Don’t let your LinkedIn content be spoiled by a poor user experience
Great content on LinkedIn can lose traction if not presented well. In the famous words of Molly Meldrum, ‘do yourself a favour’ and check your UX. So you want to ensure you don’t let your LinkedIn content be spoiled by a poor user experience. It’s not just the quality and value of good LinkedIn content…
How engaging on LinkedIn opens up career & job opportunities
If you are an executive or professional seeking a new role, unemployed or changing careers this this blog is for you. Many people ask how engaging on LinkedIn opens up career and job opportunities. This article will dive into one of the most effective strategies to do so. . CAREER MARKETING MINDSET Firstly, career and…
The power of media & how to reach unknown markets
Regular and targeted media exposure is highly valuable. Visibility, credibility and awareness are key outcomes of both the individual and topics at hand. Small to large businesses and self employed consultants should never underestimate the power of solid media exposure. Raising market visibility and trust by virtue of exposure in top media (niche, B2B or…
Under the covers of branding & thought leadership
Not everyone is, can be or wants to be a thought leader, major influencer or a big brand personality. And that’s perfectly ok. Not everyone should and could anyhow. But everyone can be relevant, real and the best version of themselves. In this article I get under the covers of branding, personal profiles and thought…
How to give and ask for recommendations
Recommendations (testimonials) are highly valuable in building personal and business brand trust. But asking and giving them can be difficult. In this article I will show how to give and ask for recommendations.. And I will shine a light on the pitfalls to avoid and look out for as discerning genuine testimonials from false ones…
Cutting through ageism bullshit
Everyone no matter their gender, race or age can be a total idiot, an amazing talent or somewhere in between. Hard truth is ageism is a social issue stoked by all ages, races and genders. It’s time to really start cutting through ageism bullshit. . There I said it. We are all to blame in…
Great New LinkedIn Features – Spring 2022
Almost Spring here in Australia and the global roll out of LinkedIn features and tools continues to delight. Following are 3 great new LinkedIn features. They have a lot of value and creative options. CLICKABLE LINKS ON IMAGES & VIDEOS Now this is a very interesting new feature rolling out. I just got it today and…
How to navigate salary questions and the recruitment dance
Oh what a dance salary discussions are. How to navigate salary questions and the recruitment dance is not always easy. Often mixed with falls, wrong steps and nerves that cripple it’s time to pull the whole salary dance wide open. So a buckle up for all sides – candidates, HR, recruiters and hiring companies. The…
Reflections, life lessons and a trip down memory lane from the Neighbours finale
It was hard to believe that 37 years had passed since Neighbours first launched in 1985. Wow the finale episode on 28th July bought so many reflections, life lessons and a trip down memory lane. And the episode delivered far more than anyone expected. It took our breaths away with poignancy and human value. Like…
Riding the emotional rollercoaster of self employment
Life is like a box of chocolates as Forest Gump famously quoted. And this is particularly so for men and women riding the emotional rollercoaster of self employment and small business. Helping to cope with ups and downs is the topic of this blog. To get a little philosophical, life is full of polar opposites…
How happy are men at work? Strategies for men to find greater career fulfilment
After many years working with men of all ages in career coaching, job search and their businesses I observed a great deal of professional and career dissatisfaction. This article looks at the results of a poll I ran asking how happy are men at work. I also take a detailed review of strategies for men…
How to write a cover letter that wins an interview
No matter how confident, successful or experienced a person is, crafting a job application and cover letter that hits the super sweet spot to obtain an interview is not exactly an easy walk in the park. The burning question for every professional and executive is how to write a cover letter that wins an…
How to make wise career and job choices
Career and job decisions have a long ranging impact on our professional and personal lives. Learning how to make wise career and job choices is essential. Health, wellbeing and success is at stake with the consequences of choices made in careers or jobs. Whether they are positive or negative, choices will have repercussions across all…
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