Navigating the complexities of career transitions can be emotionally taxing. When offered career support, many individuals shy away due to various emotional barriers. However, setting aside these emotions and seeking the guidance of a professional career coach can be transformative. Here are five compelling reasons why you should consider accepting this assistance: Objective Perspective [...]
Do you remember those key moments in your life that initiated or preceded significant change? In 2002, I was living and working in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, when I had the remarkable opportunity to spend a week with Peter Senge and William Isaacs from the Society for Organisational Learning (SoL). In 1997, the Harvard Business [...]
As one of Western Australians leading companies providing outplacement and career transition support to many local and national companies, we see both sides of the story. If there is one complaint that most people have, when their role is made redundant, it’s not that it wasn’t necessary for the company to make that hard decision, [...]
For several years now, CLT has volunteered time to developing women in STEM through the Homeward Bound project. In the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), women have historically been underrepresented. However, the tide is changing as more and more emerging women in STEM are breaking barriers and making significant contributions to these [...]
Seeking a new job often feels like embarking on a treacherous and never-ending quest, laden with unique challenges, frustrations, and uncertainties. The phrase 'looking for a job is the worst job' might sound pessimistic, but it accurately captures the stress and strain universally experienced by job seekers, regardless of their life stage or career experience. [...]
In today's dynamic and fast-paced world, the need for effective leadership is more crucial than ever before. Leadership, as a transferable skill, has the power to transcend industries and fields, enabling individuals to drive change and promote safety. While management focuses on maintaining processes and ensuring efficiency, leadership takes a broader approach, inspiring teams, fostering [...]
In today's ever-evolving job market, it is more important than ever to maintain a competitive edge. With rapidly advancing technologies and shifting workplace trends, the skillset required for success is continually changing. It's here that a career coach comes into play. Career coaches serve as your personalized career consultants, providing you with the tools and [...]
In my mid 30’s, I decided to make a significant career change, completely changing direction, almost starting again from the bottom in a new industry. It was an exhilarating but challenging decision. Whether you're feeling unfulfilled in your current profession or seeking new opportunities, making a successful transition requires careful consideration and planning. Switching careers can [...]
Our world is allowing us to become more and more disconnected from each other. In Japan they call this ‘hikikomori’ (derived from the verb hiki “to withdraw” and komori “to be inside”) which was coined in 1998 by Japanese psychiatrist Professor Tamaki Saito. The technology, pace and complexity of the world is increasing at a [...]
I sometimes ponder this question, especially when I’m working with someone who is taking up a leadership role or a role where they need to engage or influence others. All our personalities carry our unique quirks, preferences, filters, triggers etc - some more extreme than others. Whilst we may accept this in ourselves and [...]
Dr Susan Roberts says: