I've recently been reading a lot of information about how the world of work has changed. It's not what it used to be, not by a long shot. I was reading things from perhaps around a decade ago and they've aged incredibly well because they still feel relevant today. The general gist was that the … Continue reading Less compliance, more innovation
Tag: Career
Turns out dreams can change
You can spend years working towards something and then find that when you're on the cusp, you no longer want it. Turns out dreams change. If you spend months working towards something chances are it may have become part of your identity, part of how you see yourself. And so, when you feel that it's … Continue reading Turns out dreams can change
Career conversations worth having
If you have thoughts and ideas about where you'd like your career to go but you're not sure how to get there, it might be worth talking about it. Find a person that you trust, respect and feel comfortable having an open conversation with. It could be someone you work with, someone in your field … Continue reading Career conversations worth having
Open to something progressive
When ending one thing and starting another, how do you want it to feel? On one hand the comparison between then and now might feel unhelpful. But on the other hand, the comparison allows you to view things clearly. Instead of just moving onto the next thing, it helps to reflect on how similar it … Continue reading Open to something progressive
You have to show interest in your interests
In a recent conversation I expressed that I believe it's important to show interest in your interests, especially if it's something you want a career in. If you want to get into photography are you taking photos, learning about the manual settings on your camera, attending exhibitions etc. And how often are you doing these … Continue reading You have to show interest in your interests
5 things I’ve learnt from being back in the office full-time
After 18 months of working from home, I changed jobs and found myself back in the office full-time. Here's some of what it taught me: I don't need to be thereAfter working from home full-time for around 18 months, it's clear that being in an office full-time doesn't need to be mandatory for a lot … Continue reading 5 things I’ve learnt from being back in the office full-time
Picking the right project to pursue
If you're what I like to refer to as an ideas person, you probably have the challenge of picking what to pursue. You might find yourself with half a dozen great ideas and the thought of bringing each one to life is equally exciting. It can be difficult figuring out the best way to solve … Continue reading Picking the right project to pursue
Introspection and extrospection
Over the past few weeks I've been asking myself the question 'what is this blog about?'.I've been thinking about the topics I share most often and how that can be encapsulated into a few words, a clear answer to my question. Over the past few months I've been in a personal development, problem solving, self-help … Continue reading Introspection and extrospection
Changing yourself to progress your career
The workplace can often just feel like one long game with lots of rules. For many people following these rules requires changing perhaps to the point of doing things that you don't really want to do. So, how much should you change for the sake of career progression? If you feel like you have to … Continue reading Changing yourself to progress your career
The manager you need
When it comes to mentors, managers and the people that help support us throughout our careers, we often don't know what we need. If you're like me, the kind of person that needs a push, you're progress will be hindered by someone that mollycoddles you. Perhaps you need someone that is kind yet stern who … Continue reading The manager you need
The Daily Gemm 