Category Archives: Career Advice

As the retirement age increases, how can you get better prepared for the future? (Part 1)

Posted on September 11, 2016 by

I am in my mid-forties and  I have been working for  more than 15 years at highly demanding jobs. I met many interesting people, went to places that I wouldn’t have visited otherwise and  learnt a lot from the various … Continue reading →

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Feedback on Blind Spots: A Gift that Hurts

Posted on July 27, 2016 by

It has been a long time since I last shared my thoughts with you. The reason I decided to write now is because I had an encounter that made me feel uncomfortable. I am a huge advocate of getting feedback … Continue reading →

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Have You Put Your Career Aspirations on Hold?

Posted on February 1, 2015 by

We have all started our careers with big aspirations and then for various reasons along the way we had to settle. Things may have not progressed as fast as we would like, or we simply had to put our career … Continue reading →

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If You Made a Career Change that Didn’t Work Out, Do You Give Up or Not?

Posted on October 13, 2014 by

There are a lot of books and articles around to inspire you to take the leap to the unknown if you are unhappy with the direction your career has taken. They all state that the journey will be a rough … Continue reading →

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Become Comfortable Out of Your Comfort Zone

Posted on September 7, 2014 by

We live in a fast changing environment. Life-long learning is necessary. There are many ways you can develop yourself. You can read books, watch educational programs, attend workshops, or learn on the job. Take every opportunity you can to master the … Continue reading →

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