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7 Ways To Successfully Navigate Change

September 21, 2022 by Bri Martinez

Written by Melissa W., Talent Acquisition Manager for Achieve

Change. It’s the one thing we know we can count on, right?

Currently, I’m in a season of experiencing a lot of change both professionally and personally. Don’t get me wrong, some of this change is amazing, but it doesn’t change the fact (no pun intended) that all this change makes me feel out of sorts. Mark Twain said, “I’m in favor of progress; it’s change I don’t like.” I couldn’t agree more, Mark!

I want to be on the other side of this change already. I want to have the clean process, the shiny new system, the amazing relationships, the personal growth, but…don’t touch my schedule or habits or life or anything that disrupts my safe and cozy environment. That’s not how it works though.

So, when I’m faced with something I’m not sure how to approach, I go directly to the experts. Who’s done it already? Who’s done it well? I reached out to a handful of leaders I greatly respect and admire to get their take and share their stories and tips on how they’ve navigated through change.

Consider how the change makes you feel.

Nineveh D., Sr. Manager, Payment Operations

I have been working at Achieve for almost 10 years so it’s safe to say I have experienced a lot of change, ranging from minor process updates to changes that have impacted my life. The first thing I do when change is announced is watch for my initial response. Is it stress, frustration, excitement, fear, confusion, blatant resistance? Once I pin down my initial reaction, I look at what’s going on in my life to see if things are imbalanced. Am I putting enough time into other areas of my life or do things need to shift? If the change has a positive impact, I am grateful and I share that joy with others around me. If it ends up challenging me, then I look for the areas of opportunity that pop up inside of me and I embrace the uncomfortable process of growth. These are my “character developing seasons” where things may not look great on the surface but I gain the most internal development.

Surround yourself with the right people.

Ninja R., Sr. Unit Manager, Sales

Personally and professionally, 2022 has been a year of change, challenges, and overcoming adversity. My tribe and therapy have helped me through all of the lows of the year; while also celebrating me for all that I am. My tribe sees past my imperfections, faults, and quirkiness. They believe in me, sometimes more than I believe in myself. While they’re supporting me, therapy is allowing me to celebrate myself and believe that I can do literally anything that I set my mind to, regardless of the situation.

If you want to thrive through change, look at your values.

Joseph K., VP, Chief Security Officer and Head of Technology Risk Management

Heraclitus, the Greek philosopher stated that the only constant in life is change…this is perhaps truer today than it was in the past. With this view in mind, thriving or excelling through change is rooted on values and principles that one espouses, that become magnified during times of change. When we had to move our entire workforce to securely work remotely at the height of Covid, multiple teams rallied to ensure successful business continuity. There were countless meetings and deliberations at many levels that resulted in positive outcomes for our employees, customers, and the business in general. In essence, we all thrived in the unprecedented change moment because we valued collaboration.

It’s okay to not have all the answers.

Sara V., Director, Customer Service

When I first joined Achieve, I had recently left a 22-year career with an employer where I was seen as the expert. In my first days in my new role, I felt a bit lost and overwhelmed as I didn’t fully understand all that we do. I realized I was no longer the expert and felt very uncomfortable not being the go-to person that everyone reached out to for help. I asked myself “How am I going to lead leaders and support them and their teams when I have no idea what we even do?”

Whenever I feel overwhelmed, I always pause and take a step back and work on a solution to not feeling that way. I was hired because of my leadership skills and know that leaders don’t always have all the answers. I created a plan to meet with my team to get to know them and their roles in the business. It’s okay to not know everything as long as you’re honest with your team, identify who the “go-to” people are, and just focus on understanding your people and building trust.

When you’re the one making changes, listen.

Symon R., Sr. Director, Customer Service

People always approach change with a “What’s in it for me?” or the WIIFM perspective. We all do it. It is in our nature. Is this new policy going to make my job easier or harder; and if so – why? How are new operating hours going to impact my home life? The list goes on. That is why the most crucial thing to do when changing anything is listening first, listening second, and listening third. Once someone feels truly heard and understood, then they are more open to listening. If someone does not feel heard, then all change is adversarial, buy-in takes much longer, and the overall impact to the experience is not as profound as it could be.

Embracing change is a skill.

Jake F., VP, Legal Partner Networks

I’ve realized throughout my career that if you can not learn to navigate and thrive when presented with change, paralysis will quickly take over your career aspirations.

I’ve learned through my experience that thriving and excelling through change can be an acquired skill through effort and motivation. This skill has proven beneficial throughout my career and led me to achieve the career aspirations I had set for myself over 20 years, sitting in my cubicle admiring those around me.

Break it down.

Beth D., Sr. Director, Settlement Operations

When you’re approached with change, you know you’re almost never going to change back to what was. Breaking it down into smaller pieces can make it feel less intimidating. What parts are making me anxious? If it’s the unknown, ask more questions. Is it a change that is beyond my skill set? Find out where you need to go to learn more so you can prepare.

Face your change head on, but not all of it at one time, just one piece at a time.

Are you going through some change right now? Let me know how you approach change and share your tips on how to navigate in the comments below.

Simple Tips To Guide You Toward Career Advancement

September 1, 2022 by Bri Martinez

Written by Caitlin V., Internal Recruiter for Freedom Financial Network

At Freedom Financial, one of our core values is “Get Better” and embracing this value creates an environment of self-improvement, learning from our mistakes, and using what we learn to grow. One way we foster internal mobility and career growth is allowing employees to apply for a new position within the company after only 90 days. We consider internal talent first and we encourage employees to strive toward their ultimate career and personal goals.

I began my journey with Freedom in Customer Service but after some time, I decided to explore other options. I applied for a Recruiting Assistant job that had just been posted. I was thrilled to be selected for the position and I spent a year assisting a brilliant team of recruiters who taught me so much that I was promoted into a recruiter role myself. I am appreciative to have found a career I am truly passionate about.

Because of my gratitude for Freedom’s growth culture, I became an Internal Recruiter and Career Counselor. I recruit for positions that are exclusively available to current employees. I also offer counseling for employees who want to discuss their growth options, resume writing, or interviewing.

Although everyone’s ideal career path is different and each employee has a diverse skillset and experience, here is some of the most common advice that I provide to our employees working toward career advancement.

Ensure that you have mastered your current position

The best way to prove you are ready for a new challenge is to excel in your current job. Hiring managers will often seek references or proof of your success. Keep copies of scorecards or feedback about your performance and reliability so you can share or highlight these in your interview and on your resume. If someone is struggling in their current role it can be difficult for a manager to consider giving that person a new challenge.

Share your interest with your leadership team

Most of our employees have consistent coaching sessions with leadership. This is the perfect platform to discuss your performance and areas of opportunity. You can also use these sessions to talk about career goals. Most leaders can offer advice or recommendations for how to achieve your goals. They may even assign you special projects or leadership tasks that you can add to your resume.

Research the positions you are interested in
I highly recommend learning all you can about a position before you apply. Read the full job description and think of ways you can prove that you meet the requirements. Think of situations when you have used the skillsets mentioned in the job description. In some cases, your supervisor might be able to help you set up a side-by-side with someone who is currently in that position. This is a great way to see the work up close and ask questions about why that person enjoys their job or what their biggest challenges are.

Brush up on interview skills
Some of the most challenging interview questions are behavioral-based questions. These questions will ask you to tell the interview about a time that you used a certain skillset or came up against a particular challenge. The interviewer wants to hear about a specific situation from a current or previous job. The best way to answer these questions is to use the S.T.A.R method:

*S= Situation: Describe the situation you were in or the request you received.
*T= Task: What was the goal or what was being asked of you?
*A= Action: Describe the actions you took in order to reach the goal or complete the request.
*R= Result: What was the outcome? How did it end? Was the customer/leader satisfied and how could you tell? What did you learn?

Taking the leap toward a new career can be exciting as well as nerve-wracking. Following these guidelines should take some of the guess work out of your development pathway. The thought and work you put into your career search and the interview process will tell you more about yourself and whether you can see yourself succeed in a new area of the business or, possibly, a whole new industry.

8 Professional Development Skills To Never Stop Working On

August 25, 2022 by Markitors

What is one professional development skill that is important to be worked on at every stage in your career?

To help you continue to grow professionally in your career, we asked career coaches and business leaders this question for their best insights. From the ability to learn new things fast to reading more for knowledge, there are several professional skills that you need to keep developing to consistently stay on top of your career and progress to the highest level.

Here are eight professional development skills to never stop working on:

Ability to Learn New Things Fast
The Ability to Inspire
Effective Listening Skills
Digital Literacy
Problem-Solving Skills
Relationship Building
Ability to Take Initiative
Reading More for Knowledge

Ability to Learn New Things Fast

The days when you would learn something in school, then enter the workforce and apply everything you’ve learned your whole career, at the same job probably, are long gone. The ability to learn new abilities and adapt in a short amount of time is more important today than what you actually know. This is why I find it important to develop the ability to learn new things faster. Nobody is absurd, nobody expects you to become an expert in something in just a few days, but the ability to learn the basics quicker, and use this as a foundation to build upon later, while you approach new projects is essential in today’s work landscape. How you do this is entirely up to you, but you need to be aware of your learning process, your strengths and weaknesses, so you can improve as you learn.

Ionut-Alexandru Popa, JPG MEDIA SRL

The Ability to Inspire

Inspiration is a valuable asset that can magnetize the most skilled employees to your vision. It is the foundation of motivation and helps you exude charisma as a leader. There are innumerable ways to inspire your peers and employees. Whether it’s your work ethic, the way you handle high-pressure situations, or simply your positivity in the face of challenges, inspiration proves to be a shining light in the toughest of times.

Dillon Hammond, Achieve TMS East

Effective Listening Skills

Having been a mentor and delivered many professional seminars over the years, I have often been asked the question “what is the most important professional development skill to develop that I will use throughout my career?” My answer is quite simple: the skill of effective listening is one you will always need, and can really differentiate you.

It’s fair to say that most professional roles require high level communication skills, and one of the most elusive of these is being a great listener. It is also common knowledge that many people feel that they are effective listeners and yet the reality is that most of us are not! This is a skill that can be developed, and will require consistent effort and refinement throughout your career. But it is also a competency that pays great dividends.
Communication is not a competition, it’s about real understanding, and that never goes out of style. Being an effective listener is a skill that will benefit you throughout your career and life.

Greg Forte, Precision Medicine Group

Digital Literacy

It’s hard to come up with jobs that do not rely on technology and digital solutions. And those occupations that don’t yet do so will undoubtedly undergo digitization in the future. Therefore, a professional development skill that is essential to be worked on for continuous career advancement is digital literacy. Being technology-oriented, knowing the latest programs and solutions necessary for the job allows you to grow in your position and also increases your chances of promotion or job change. At the same time, it keeps you up to date with the market without the danger of becoming a non-attractive employee or digital ignorant. Not to mention how big a role tools and technology play in helping us with everyday tasks. Therefore, do not hesitate to learn new programs and applications, familiarize yourself with updates to old ones, and look for new technological solutions to make your work easier.

Nina Paczka, Resume Now

Problem-Solving Skills

You have two options when anything goes wrong: either whine or do something about it. The latter is what will draw attention to you. Employers value employees who can think on their feet and solve problems quickly. The only certainty is that nothing is certain. Problem solvers, often known as high performers, are vital to a company’s ability to deal with unforeseen difficulties. Never go to your supervisor with an issue you don’t have an answer for. So, if a problem arises, take some time to plan out a solution before bringing it up to your employer.

Scott O’Brien, PPC Ad Lab

Relationship Building

Networking – which is basically building strong relationships, is essential for career success and professional development. The large majority of people I work with have become successful in their professional life because of “someone who knew someone”. Being a person that is known, loved and trusted can help build a career much faster and to a higher level of success than being an expert at a certain area – focus on the relationships and come through for people.

Jessica Pierce, Career Connectors

Ability to Take Initiative

Initiative. Whether you’re in your first job or running a company, it’s always important to stay driven. Taking initiative on projects can earmark you as an important player at work, and that can lead to bigger opportunities. It shows that you’re confident and willing to put in the effort. As you move up the ladder, it only becomes more important to demonstrate that you’re prepared for leadership roles. While initiative may not seem at first glance to be a skill you can develop, it takes hard work to stay driven at all levels.

Vimla Black Gupta, Ourself

Reading More for Knowledge

No matter the stage of your career, consumption of knowledge can never be overrated. There is merit to our most successful entrepreneurs and businesspeople releasing their ‘books of the year’ lists. Avid readers, of both fiction and non-fiction, expand their worldviews, their curiosity, and their ability to think expansively. At every stage of one’s career, a trail of books should follow in the wake. As an homage to the old slogan, Reading is Fundamental, reading is truly fundamental for one’s success at any level.

Stacy Berg Jackson, SBJ Consulting, Inc.

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12 Tips To Help You Transition Industries in Your Career

July 28, 2022 by Markitors

To help you best transition industries in your career, we asked career coaches and business leaders this question for their best advice. From creating a financial cushion for support to engaging with the right professionals on LinkedIn, there are several practical tips that may help you best maneuver your career change from one industry to another.

Here are 12 tips for transitioning industries in your career:

Create a Financial Cushion for Support
Consider Owning a Franchise
Don’t Be Ashamed of Switching Fields
Clarify and Focus on Where You Want to Be
Attend Industry Events
Subscribe To Industry Publications Or Websites
Uncover Milestones in Your New Field
Find a Mentor in The New Area To Guide You
Focus on Transferable Skills
Ask for Help From Friends
Get Ready To Double Your Efforts
Connect and Engage With Professionals on LinkedIn

Create a Financial Cushion for Support

It’s normal to feel anxious over making a career change, but you’re presumably doing it for the right reasons. Changing careers, on the other hand, sometimes means beginning from a position that is lower than your present one. As a result, the greatest professional advice I can give you is to create a financial “buffer” that you can tap into until things really take off in your new career.

Hector Ruiz, BBQ Grill Academy

Consider Owning a Franchise

Transitioning industries may seem like an impossible challenge to overcome. However, one path people can take is to consider owning a business through franchising. The best franchise models will provide full training and ongoing support to the franchisee, and so you don’t need to have industry experience. Of course, it’s important to do your research and see which industry and franchise might be right for you. Franchising is also a great way for military veterans to transition into business ownership.

Chris B., Minuteman Press International

Don’t Be Ashamed of Switching Fields

As someone who explored many careers in my early professional life (from law school to marketing to running a team building company), my best tip for transitioning industries is not to be ashamed of not fitting in the first field you try. Most professionals in the modern world cycle through multiple jobs, and few folks stay in one industry for the entirety of their careers. Having experience from other industries can give you a unique perspective and advantage in the job market and new roles. Not to mention, the topic can be a great conversation starter and a way to connect with new coworkers. Instead of hiding your earlier work, embrace it and find ways it can benefit you in your new working journey.

Michael Alexis, TeamBuilding

Clarify and Focus on Where You Want to Be

Do you know which industry, or sector, you want to go into? Figuring out your game plan is the key to successfully transitioning industries. For instance, where will your skills and experience be of the most use? More importantly, what do you really see yourself doing? Where do you think you can make a difference? Deciding all that first, will give you clarity and focus to drive your career transition. Good Luck!

Linda Scorzo, Hiring Indicators

Attend Industry Events

If you, like many others during this time, are considering a career transition, you should try to attend at least one industry event within the space you are looking to move into. At these events you can attend different talks that can give you a glimpse into what a typical workday will look like. You can also start to gain quality contacts that can give you their thoughts on how to best break into the industry as well as quality information on their experience working within that space. Who knows, these contacts can even become references that can help you land that first job.

Brandon Brown, GRIN

Subscribe to Industry Publications Or Websites

Learn the lingo and trends of the industry that you are considering by subscribing to industry publications, podcasts, websites, LinkedIn groups, etc. You will be able to demonstrate your understanding of the industry, including challenges and opportunities, and articulate how your previous experience is relevant during an interview. You will also gain a deeper understanding if the new industry is an area where you can be successful.

Scott Baker, Stage 3 Leadership

Uncover The Milestones in Your New Field

Beginner’s Syndrome or even Imposter’s Syndrome is nearly inevitable when you’re transitioning from one industry to another. A way to curb the fear of inadequacy is to take time to chat with peers and research the milestones you can expect to hit as you move forward. For instance, if you’re transitioning into educational technology, some of the early milestones might be to understand the prominent learning theories that instructional designers focus on. A more graduated milestone might be mastering a learning management system (LMS). If on day one you haven’t mastered the LMS, knowing that there are many stepping stones before you get there will make the transition less stressful.

Carla Andre-Brown, Mailbird

Find a Mentor in The New Area To Guide You

Think about getting a mentor. Finding a mentor in your area is helpful since they have already been in your shoes and have the expertise necessary to provide you with the most effective advice to become successful. Keep in mind that the shift into a new job or sector can be difficult at first; finding people to connect with and the skills you need can be a scary process. Working with a mentor can help you get started on the correct path. Mentors can also recognize your existing talents and areas for improvement. Mentors also have important connections in the sector, which might help you along your path.

Ryan Warner, 1AND1 Life

Focus on Transferable Skills

Transferable skills are those that can easily be leveraged across industries and sectors. Professionals who are pursuing a career transition should focus on identifying and then amplifying the skills they have that are value additive across industry and sector. They should think broadly about the skills they’ve gained in different job roles, community engagement, leadership initiatives, degree programs, and even within the home.

You can assess transferable skills by assessing the skills you leverage that are equally as beneficial to a specific role. While the skill may have been used in one way within one sector, that same skill could be reengineered to support another sector. An example might be: critical thinking. The skill could have been used to improve operational processes within the tech industry but be reengineered to support special projects in the transportation industry. The same mindset and competencies can provide value and steer innovation within a new space or place.

Chelsea C. Williams, Reimagine Talent Co.

Ask for Help From Friends

Remember your classmates. Don’t be afraid to reach out to people you went to college with that may be able to help with a referral. Put yourself in your college friend’s shoes. If you could help her you would, right? A referral from someone within the company is worth more than almost any amount of experience! Scroll your alumni Facebook page!

Erin Banta, Pepper

Get Ready To Double Your Efforts

Transitioning industries, even when it is a well-thought-out move, requires extra work. For starters, you have to acknowledge that people who work the same job positions in different industries handle very different tasks and responsibilities. For example, even a generic position like that of a personal assistant will have a very different profile from one industry to another. So get ready to double your efforts and know that despite the experience you may have in your position, shifting industries would mean learning just about everything from scratch.

Kris Harris, Nootka Saunas

Connect and Engage With Professionals on LinkedIn

As you’re considering a transition, start connecting with people on LinkedIn who hold positions you’d like to have. Pay attention to what they’re posting and engage with their posts. Once you’ve formed an online rapport with them, ask them if they would be open to a phone call for some career advice. Most people want to be helpful especially if you’ve demonstrated that you’re sincerely interested in what they do.

Susan Siravo, Susan Siravo Media
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9 Tips to Help You Move into a New Career

June 22, 2022 by Markitors

What is one tip you have for someone looking to launch into a new career?

To help you launch into a new career, we asked career coaches and successful entrepreneurs this question for their best insights. From finding your transferable skills to talking to those who know you, there are several tips that may help you break into a new profession.

Here are nine tips to help you move into a new career:

Find Your Transferable Skills
Don’t “Fake it Until You Make it”
Turn “What I’ve Done” Into “What I can do for You”
Start Building Your Network Early
Write Down Your Then, Now, and Next
Research, Listen, and Network
Upskill to Prepare to Launch a New Career
Ask for Help
Talk to Those Who Know You

Find Your Transferable Skills

It doesn’t matter if you are going from a pastry chef to an astronaut, every job, every volunteer experience, every class taken, has provided you with a skill that you can bring to another sector of your life. Find those skills from your past experiences and highlight them on your resume and cover letter. If you are having trouble finding these transferable skills, try reviewing job posts you are interested in and see what skills are listed on the job posting that you have. A lot of the time a little creativity is all you need.

Bryor Mosley, Southern New Hampshire University

Don’t “Fake it Until You Make it”

One strategy that a lot of people employ when wading into a totally new area is to fake it until they make it. In other words, they pretend to know a lot more about the industry and role than they do in reality. In my opinion, this is a terrible technique for breaking into a new vertical and gaining the trust of new team members. It is a much smarter play to own your lack of expertise and show some humility, while at the same time expressing your passion to learn and gain experience.

People, especially managers, will respect you more for being humble and genuine than feigning expertise. Most people are smart enough to be able to see right through a phony. Plus, when you try the “fake it till you make it” approach, it just takes one tough question or misstatement to expose you. Don’t run the risk – just own your inexperience and be cool about it.

John Ross, Test Prep Insight

Turn “What I’ve Done” Into “What I can do for You”

A good starting point is your resume. Rewrite it as a skills-based document instead of a chronological listing of your previous experience. Consider a personal website where you introduce yourself with a YouTube video. Create short video case studies highlighting your problem-solving prowess that will help you succeed in your new profession.

Your goal is to reinforce the fact you have the skills to succeed in a new career and previous job titles aren’t significant. Finally, mentally prepare yourself to be looked at like you’re applying for your first “real” job because that’s how many prospective employers will see you.

Joshua Chin, Chronos

Start Building Your Network Early

Having a professional network in your new industry before you make the transition will give you access to more opportunities when you’re ready to make the switch, and your resume is likely to get more serious consideration from hiring managers if you’re referred or recommended by someone connected to the company. This is often a big hurdle for those switching careers since they don’t have experience in the industry, which can make it a challenge to compete with applicants who are already established in the field. You can kill two birds with one stone by attending workshops, conferences, trade fairs, or certification courses that help you gain the skills and knowledge you’ll need in the new industry while making connections with other professionals.

Archie Payne, Caltek Staffing

Write Down Your Then, Now, and Next

The space in time when you are on the brink of launching into a new career is incredibly special. It is a pivotal point where you have this rare view of where you’ve been, where you are now and can see a wide view of what could be next. You have both the benefit of hindsight (to learn from), the benefit of aversion (to understand what isn’t working), and the benefit of motivation (to understand what drives you and what you really value).
This window is temporary, and it’s unlikely that you’ll remember it all when you make a decision and are 1 year into your new career.

So, write it all down. Write down answers to why you did what you’ve done already, what worked, what didn’t, and what you learned. Write down how you feel right now, what sensations arise for you when you think of change, and what feels important to do differently. Write down what you want to take with you for your next chapter and what outcomes you’d love to achieve. Take stock, and enjoy reflecting on your journey in a year!

Hannah Ray, TAKE Coaching Amsterdam

Research, Listen, and Network

Launching into a new career is an exciting endeavor! Some folks are prone to jumping headfirst into unknown territory while others refrain from making impulsive decisions. Know ‘why’ you’re desiring to pursue a new career. Map out questions you have pertaining to this transition and the type of work you expect to be performing in the future. Conduct your own research. Do not blindly rely upon third-party resources from people to companies painting a picture of your desired career.

Engage actively in this learning process by engaging in online and offline forums, network with people in those respective career paths, talk to headhunters representing roles in that respective career sector, weigh the pros & cons of this career choice, connect with institutions (academic & professional) that can share more information; etc. Remember we live in a world where the majority of the population is in “sales mode”. It’s important that you exercise sensible judgment when making this important decision.

Sasha Laghonh, Sasha Talks

Upskill to Prepare to Launch a New Career

Upskilling offers a significant advantage in the modern labor market. Launching a new career is hard. The barrier to entry is often difficult to overcome and this is especially true for individuals who have spent a considerable amount of time in a career they would like to leave behind. These individuals could have plenty of experience but it may not be relevant to another industry.

Employers are mostly considered by this fact. Individuals should want to obtain new skills before they enter a new career for a better chance of success. Getting more formal education can be expensive, but other methods are available. Bootcamps are available for a variety of information economy skill sets such as marketing, coding, sales and graphic design. Upskilling presents a significant advantage for individuals who are looking to enter a new career.

Sean Doherty, Box Genie

Ask for Help

There’s going to be a lot to learn as you begin your journey into a new career. Don’t be afraid to ask for help from a manager, coworker, or anyone else. Reach out to other professionals in your desired career on LinkedIn and other business networking platforms—be sure to briefly explain why you’re looking to make a transition and ask well thought out questions—it shows that you are proactive, resourceful, and an effective communicator.

Dan Gray, Kotn Supply

Talk to Those Who Know You

With many companies making layoffs right now, the time is perfect to launch into a new career. Daunting, scary, and something you’ve always wanted to do. The best ideas during times of RIF and redundancy have come out of layoffs. Explore what you are passionate about and where your knowledge is or what you want to learn about. Engage with that space. Contribute and learn. Ask questions and network.

Talk to those who know you well. Family, friends, and colleagues from past and present. Ask them what your strengths are, and what you are great at. Don’t ask what they think about you – just what they feel your strongest self is. Know what you ‘want to be famous for’. Follow it with energy and passion. The rest will follow.

Duncan Evemy, DE Talent Consulting