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Thanksgiving Reflections: Finding Gratitude in the Job You Have
Why Do We Leave? On this Thanksgiving weekend, it’s natural to reflect on what we’re thankful for. Yet, when it comes to our jobs, that...
Nov 30, 20243 min read

Beaujolais Nouveau, Vintage Hermitage, and the Art of Context
This week marks a cherished annual tradition in the world of wine: the release of the Beaujolais Nouveau 2024. Across the globe, wine...
Nov 23, 20243 min read


Talking about Your Career - Part 2: The How
In the first part of this series , we explored the "What" of career conversations—how to use the Career Conversation framework to shape...
Sep 30, 20244 min read


Talking about Your Career - Part 1: The What
When was the last time you told your career story? Was it an interview? A team meeting? With a potential business partner? The truth is,...
Sep 9, 20244 min read


Let's Vote. For Being Kind To One Another
By Angela Lane & Sergey Gorbatov With national elections on the horizon in the USA, the workplace can become a microcosm of broader...
Sep 1, 20242 min read


The Power of Independence for a Career on Your Terms
Happy 4th of July to all those celebrating Independence Day! As our American friends celebrate, we reflect on a career question each of...
Jul 4, 20242 min read


How to Advance Your Career Without Changing Employers
We encourage the career minded to “multiply their opportunities”, that is, be open to a range of possibilities, evaluating each against...
Apr 14, 20244 min read


So, you’ve been asked to “self assess” … what do you do now?
With the performance review season on us, many of us face the daunting task of self-assessment. It’s a common practice, but often not...
Mar 24, 20243 min read

Planning to have Chat GPT do your year-end reviews? Go on. Admit it.
(Listen to the podcast version of this blog here). From an overheard conversation: "You are done with your appraisals? Already? How'd you...
Jan 14, 20245 min read

Ready To Reach Your Goals? Discipline Over Motivation.
Ready to reach your goals? Discover the power of discipline over motivation. Learn 5 practical strategies to boost productivity.
Jan 7, 20243 min read

New Year. New You. A Guide to Meaningful Career Progression
As the year draws to a close, it's a time of reflection, a moment to ponder our career journeys. Are we moving purposefully towards our...
Jan 1, 20243 min read


Best Career Advice: Wisdom of the Crowd
Let's face it, for many of us, the journey towards a fulfilling career can be daunting, especially during periods of transition or...
Dec 11, 20233 min read

Want to be Routinely Good? Have a Good Routine!
Discover the power of high performance routines: simple, frequently performed behaviors that deliver better results with less effort.
Jun 15, 20234 min read


Ambition: Can Too Much Get You in Trouble?
Finding balance in ambition for success. Too little/too much can harm career and personal life. Practice "tempered ambition" for balance.
Apr 9, 20235 min read

Quiet Please. I’m (always) Rethinking My Career
As 2022 draws to a close, it’s an enjoyable time to ask, “what’s now?’ The New Year is traditionally a time for reflection. We encourage...
Dec 8, 20224 min read


Are You Betting On Yourself?
Do you remember how it felt when someone believed in you to do something important? When everyone else, including yourself, knew you...
Nov 14, 20223 min read


Plan To Transform - Part 3 - Successful Transition in the Short Term
Much has been written about successful job transitions and the importance of, for example, the first 90 days. The detail is expertly...
Oct 6, 20223 min read


From Transition To Transformation - Part 2
Plan to Transform – Building New Skills, Behaviors, Reputation & Network - in the Mid Term Last week, we looked at how to approach a new...
Sep 20, 20225 min read


From “Transition” To Transformation
By Angela Lane & Sergey Gorbatov Beyond Successful Transition Especially in the era of the “great resignation”, many people find...
Sep 14, 20224 min read


Good work speaks for itself? You may be missing an opportunity.
By Angela Lane and Sergey Gorbatov When one of us (Sergey) was starting his career, he would use a warm up question when interviewing job...
Jun 26, 20224 min read
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