Career Lessons from Running: Week 1 of 14
And careers are the same way, aren’t they? It is not what we eventually become as the career progresses, although that is also important. It is the fact that we started… the more I show up everyday, little by little, that effort adds up. Looking back at last year, starting the runs on most days was not easy and I missed a lot of days. Yet I also accomplished a lot.
MorePREPARING FOR AN INTERVIEW?
Interviews are wild. The odds, the anxiety, the competition… Interviews are wild. The odds, the anxiety, the competition, the feeling of so close, but so far away… Just before the interviews, many of us need someone to give some guidance. Let me chime in.
MoreWORK ON YOUR WORK RELATIONSHIPS
There is the actual work you do. And then there is the work you have to do to build relationships at work. Your work and your work relationships are equally important. Here’s a few things (lots of questions) to think about…
MoreWork on your work attitude
To succeed in the work place takes more than your qualifications, your talents or your expertise. Here are scenarios that require a specific attitude to help you thrive, regardless of where you work, what job you have or what level you are.
MoreHow to Write a Compelling Application
Ever looked at an opportunity and thought to yourself, “nah, this is not for people like me?”
MoreOn Leadership Goals
The thing I really want to learn about leadership is leading by following. When I am not the one in charge, to be able to effectively influence those who are. When I am in a team, to drive the task with the same enthusiasm as a team leader would. In fact, to drive the energy of the entire team too.
MoreMotivation to get you through Today
if you can find joy in doing small, seemingly endless inconsequential tasks. And doing them with such excellence and diligence and passion.. maybe then we live out a fulfilling working life, not just exciting career highlights.
MoreAbout Referees and References
At some point in the application process, you will be required to submit references. Sometimes the recruiter may ask you to submit contact information of your referees and the references are sourced directly by the recruiter. Here’s my quick thoughts on referees and reference letters:
MoreThe Power of Visualisation
Exposure is important. I somehow found this picture of me from five years ago on exactly a date like today.
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