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Being too trusting or too sceptical can harm your business or career
Success is a combination of many elements. And risk prevention is one of them as being too trusting or too sceptical can harm your business or career. It’s a bit like the Goldilocks conundrum – too much, too little and just right is the middle ground we seek. Now I’m not referring to cybercrime and…
Read MoreDo 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…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreBring back the art of human charm
There are several dates every year where cash registers explode and people ramp up their charm and expressions of love for others. We need to bring back the art of human charm all year. It shouldn’t be held for Valentines Day, Xmas Day, Mothers Day, Fathers Day etc. Charm is than for the hallmark card…
Read MoreWhy 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.…
Read MoreAvoid 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…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreDon’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…
Read MoreRUOK 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…
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