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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…
Read MoreBuilding 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…
Read MoreReference Checks – Reputations, Truth & Diligence
Personal brand trust and reputations can rise or fall from the integrity and due process of reference checks and feedback. Leaders, recruiters, head hunters and hiring managers have a crucial role in ensuring the integrity of reference checks and how they inform decisions. Reputations and trusted due diligence is fundamental in building reliable personal and…
Read MoreGood manners on LinkedIn is essential to build trust
Good manners on LinkedIn is essential to build trust and attract clients. Respect and etiquette can never be underestimated in developing a strong personal brand, trust and career and business networks. LinkedIn is the largest professional network in the world providing an influential gateway to connect businesses, brands and people in ways that were never once…
Read MoreWhat is the vibe of your LinkedIn profile?
The vibe of your LinkedIn profile matters. What is your vibe and how are your perceived? Your vibe will be integral in inspiring action and trust. It forms the basis to attract networks, conversations, ideal clients or a new job or career. Most Australians will recall the brilliant line from the much loved movie The…
Read MoreThe real reason you are being interviewed
Do you know the real reason you are being interviewed? As you are plonked down firmly in front of a recruiter, HR or direct hiring manager this question may be well swirling in your mind. You may have found your way there via a job advertisement, a referral or your own career protectiveness. But however you…
Read MoreHow is your personal brand experienced
How is your personal brand experienced in Australia? How are your perceived? We cannot be everything to everyone and that’s ok too. But expecting that 100% of people we come across will like, trust and resonate with us and our personal brand is as likely as pigs flying or never having to pay taxes again. …
Read MoreCrank up your personal brand by being vulnerable
How do you elevate and communicate your personal brand to differentiate yourself? The answer is both simple and confronting. Crank up your personal brand by being vulnerable to really stand out. One of the first questions I ask my clients is ‘what makes YOU and your business really different? This is a pretty standard question asked by all…
Read MoreWho Matters In Your Business?
Want to amplify your personal brand, drive more referrals and create good will? Focusing on treating everyone you encounter as a potential client and someone of value is an important element in building a platform of business attraction. This mindset flick will really set your personal brand apart. Most times we don’t really know who someone…
Read MoreBusiness Rudeness & Disrespect are CHOICES!
As we are acutely aware, Australia is in the grip of a horrific domestic violence epidemic. Many conversations centrearound the notion of “choices”. Most perpetrators of domestic violence do not inflict their actions outside of their family/spouse. It is “selective” and a choice that is made and taken to inflict abuse on “a particular person/s”. …
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