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 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 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 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
Read More[WSJ Article] Asian Locals Facing Ceiling in Multinationals in Asia
An interesting insight and analysis into why, in Asia, most locals are facing a glass ceiling as employees in a Western organisation. The article also talks about the trend of multinationals relying on Western expatriates to fill top positions, even decades after having expanded into the region. By Mariko Sanchanta and Riva Gold An excerpt: […]
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