This post is an excerpt from a Career Growth talk I delivered to a community of working mothers in Nigeria. Our work is very central to our lives, and it's one of the major ways we offer our gifts and skills to the world. So when something affects our work, positively or negatively, the effects are very deep and far-reaching. When we experience growth in our career, we can be sure that we're … [Read more...] about About Career Growth
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6 Emotional Intelligence Habits for The Workplace
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the ability to recognize, understand and manage our own emotions. It also includes the ability to understand and influence the emotions of other people. Without a doubt, this is a skill every professional should hone, especially in the workplace. Personally, if I had to pick the top three competencies that have been the most instrumental to my career success, … [Read more...] about 6 Emotional Intelligence Habits for The Workplace
Future-Proof Your Career (Part 2)
This is the second (and final) part of the Future-Proof Your Career Series. In the first part I talk about how to recognise and protect your career’s greatest asset. Now, on to the other two tips: Release Your Innate Ability to Adapt and Innovate I remember being at a conference once, and a business leader whose company traded in petroleum products was asked what he would do if people … [Read more...] about Future-Proof Your Career (Part 2)
Future-Proof Your Career (Part 1)
Today, I’m starting a two-part series on how to Future-Proof Your Career. Interesting title, I know, but since I’m writing this at the height of the disruptive Covid-19 pandemic, I’m sure you’ll understand why. Before the pandemic started, we had been hearing about how to prepare for the future of work and the work of the future. Naturally, that had a lot of people wondering, confused and … [Read more...] about Future-Proof Your Career (Part 1)
Crush the Impostor Syndrome
I was in a coaching session with a lady when she said, “I feel like such a fraud. The company shouldn’t even be paying me this much. I’m not that good, and I’m afraid that they will soon find out.” Do you sometimes hear that voice in your head that tells you that you’re not as good as people think you are? Do you sometimes feel like you don’t deserve a new job, a new business deal or some … [Read more...] about Crush the Impostor Syndrome
4 Ways to Position Yourself for a Promotion
Everyone desires a promotion at work. I’m sure you do, too. First off, it’s important to know why organisations promote people. It’s because they have seen your past and current results and they believe that you can do more if you have higher responsibilities and perks. While you may not be able to demand a promotion, you can certainly position yourself for it. Here are four ways to position … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Position Yourself for a Promotion