Meaning and Purpose in Retirement
“Life is never made unbearable by circumstances, but only by lack of meaning and purpose.” Viktor Frankl Viktor Frankl wrote this after enduring extreme circumstances, but the key to the quote, I believe, is [...]
Is the Promotion right for you?
There is nothing more frustrating than seeing a great team member promoted for their outstanding technical skills but fail to develop their interpersonal skills and underperform in their new role. We see it every [...]
Let’s revisit ‘communications’
We take so much for granted these days when it comes to communication - we do so much of it that we have lost some of its goals and objectives almost accepting that’s the way [...]
Are you running away from or towards?
I was speaking to a candidate the other day and listening to the story as to why they’d like to change jobs. Their story went something like this: “the culture has changed somewhat, and [...]
Having A ‘Career’
What do you want to be and why? What do you want to be when you grow up? The universal question we were all asked or have asked ourselves. I think it all [...]
Do you know the intentions of your ageing workforce?
The answers might surprise you; many may be intending to leave sooner than you think, or that you are planning or prepared for. People are looking at world affairs and starting to think ‘now might [...]
Changing Gears
Career Life Transitions Changing Gears workshops are really gathering momentum in WA, we have now put hundreds of people through the program and I’m being asked ‘what are the benefits to the employees and the [...]
Restructuring? Don’t do these 3 things.
Recently a friend of mine’s role was made redundant, in fact the whole project was shelved and she was given 2 week’s notice. My friend is very well versed in the ways of organisational [...]
5 Ways Organisations Can Systemically Develop Leadership
Everywhere we turn we hear organisations lamenting about leadership, it’s one of the most researched, written about, presented, and spoken about subject in the business world - globally. Where the role of the Manager [...]
Combatting the 9 Common Mistakes Executives make when planning their next step
Executives are continually looking for personal and career growth, looking for the next opportunity. However sometimes their vast experience, knowledge or past roles can actually get in the way of successfully transitioning to their next [...]
Dr Susan Roberts says: