Tell Me You Love Me
I recently spoke with a friend, a very accomplished professional in her field, working for a well-known MNC. She
Read MoreHow some companies interview badly; 5 suggestions to raise the bar
I once had a corporate client with bad interviewing habits. It wasn
Read MoreTell Me What You Think, Seriously…
Early in my career, I had an interview with the MD of a competitor. It was scheduled for late afternoon in their office, and the earlier part of the day had been awful. I
Read MoreWin the Boss Over
I recently had coffee with a friend, reminiscing about his previous company and one of the co-CEO’s there who has since moved on. “Smart guy,” my friend said, “although we never got along very well.” “Why?” “You were either with him or against him, not a lot of grey. I wasn’t part of his inner […]
Read MoreThe authentic voice when interviewing
The authentic voice. Companies want to hear it from candidates when interviewing, and candidates always need to think about finding their cadence in an interview. But what does an “authentic voice” really mean within in a corporate setting, whether interviewing or maneuvering through the organisation? Authenticity often radiates from comfort
Read MoreCompliance versus exceptionalism
Companies talk about their own unique war on talent, how they are best suited to attract the best there is, and spare no effort to do so. But that is often at odds with internal hiring mechanisms. Bringing the best talent on board often means getting people for whom exceptions will be made. Every business […]
Read MoreWhere Do You Stand?
One of the most critical yet vexing challenges at work is to determine exactly where you rank within the company. You may think you
Read MoreLunatics At Work; 8 telltale signs
We have all had work exposure to the unhinged. and often steer clear of the more visible lunatics. But none of us can do it every time, and some of the deranged don
Read MoreFYI to Boss? Boss says ANW
Many people I coach have challenges communicating effectively with their boss. They often think the boss automatically understands them, and that what worked previously will work again with a new company or boss. I had coffee with one such person last week. He explained that he greatly respects his boss
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