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 my new boss has a style of working that just doesn’t sit right with me, our values seem to be [...]
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 comes down to SIX things: Time Focus Fit (personality, values, behaviour) Opportunity Passion Goals We are all unique in some [...]
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 role. Here are some of the common mistakes executives can avoid to ensure they continue to grow and develop in [...]
Every time we buy a new appliance or a piece of equipment, it comes with a manual. The more complex the gear, the more extensive the manual. Now days, not only do you have a manual, but you have access to a huge amount of information on social media adding to the richness of information [...]
At 60, I decided to take on a personal challenge, 160 km over 8 days climbing and descending the equivalent of Mt Fuji. Yes, I took on a section of the Bibbulmun Track. A beautiful part of the country and the perfect way to self-discovery. I admit up front, I took the challenge [...]
People are resilient, there is no doubt about that, look back in history and read about the struggles and suffering people have endured. So, the question is “given we are living in probably the most stable, safe, and balanced environment in the history of mankind, why are we suffering mental health issues at an alarming [...]
When we tackle a new task or reach out to learn something new, we immediately become hyper focused on what we don’t know or what we can’t do in the task. This is losing perspective of the bigger picture. I have been a student and a teacher all my life, in the early years we [...]
We are all very familiar with the world of leadership in a stable environment, we have enjoyed a stable environment for an unprecedented amount of time and been able to create and train people in leadership practises to get the best out of the our people. It is interesting to now see where leadership steps [...]
Many times, I am asked ‘what are the key things I can do to take control of my own career’? It is an interesting question and like anything there are several view on it. I like to look at things from two points of view, technical and behavioural. Technically the things you can do to [...]
I was speaking to two senior HR leaders this week and there’s a common theme starting to surface around demands in their marketplaces. In a broader and broader range of industries, goals are being driven by customers more significantly and specifically. I understand that’s the basis of any business, but the demands are starting to [...]
Dr Susan Roberts says: