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 MoreWhy should we not hire you?
One of my clients was an American Fortune 100 Company. They often promoted internally, but did go outside for certain senior hires, for which I worked with them in various Asian markets. It was paramount that candidates could fit into their [very American] culture, with its own distinct culture and language
Read MoreCoaching, Communication and C Level
I was recently working with a regional MD who had left his company (on good terms), and weighing his options. With a solid industry reputation, he has no shortage of choices to ponder. One possible option was with a large MNC, and he
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 MoreThe Mechanics of Manners; 10 points
More than simply being polite, better to describe manners as the “instruction booklet” for humans. In today’s topsy-turvy world of social media, manners matter even MORE than in the past. Friction is caused by two objects moving into each other, and manners lubricate the friction. None of us are born with good manners; we all […]
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