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- Oct 6
- 3 min
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...
- Sep 20
- 5 min
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 14
- 4 min
From “Transition” To Transformation
By Angela Lane & Sergey Gorbatov Beyond Successful Transition Especially in the era of the “great resignation”, many people find...
- Jun 26
- 4 min
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...
- May 5
- 5 min
Right Career Decisions When Nothing Seems Right
Unsure what to do with your career amidst turbulence? This simple model will help identify the right choice for your unique situation.
- Mar 7
- 5 min
Is Career Sacrifice Still Necessary?
We had the privilege of hearing Marc Effron give a lecture the other week. Marc is one of the most respected talent experts in the...
- Jan 3
- 3 min
Have a fresh start! Just not on New Year's.
Many decide to run a marathon at 29, 39, 49... There is something about turning the corner on another decade which nudges us to do...
- Dec 22, 2021
- 4 min
Make 2022 The “Year of the Career”
Guess what? You’ve Changed. The last two years have changed us. The “why” still isn’t clear. But the evidence is clear: our...
- Dec 11, 2021
- 4 min
Would I lie to you? Factors to consider when sharing your career limitations.
By Angela Lane Being open to as many job opportunities as possible gives you a career edge. You simply have more choices. And the more...
- Nov 1, 2021
- 3 min
Not “The Great Resignation” … “a Great Resignation”
Why it is more important than ever to resign well.
- Oct 17, 2021
- 5 min
High Potential? Or High Maintenance?
HiPos can deliver great value. They can also be devastatingly frustrating to work with. You may be on one of those coveted lists. A HiPo,...
- Sep 20, 2021
- 3 min
5 Pitfalls to Avoid When You Do Side Gigs
Whatever the motive - earning some extra cash, learning a new skill, contributing to a cause, or preparing for a career transition -...
- Aug 31, 2021
- 3 min
Safe-proofing your career: How do you play your chips?
Imagine you have 1,000-unit worth of chips. They come in different denominations: there are a few lofty 100-unit chips, a few fifties,...
- Jul 11, 2021
- 3 min
Career drifter or chaser? (hint: neither is good for you)
Two types of behaviors will get your career into trouble: drifting and chasing. Maybe not straight away. Actually, short-term you may get...
- Jul 8, 2021
- 3 min
Don't Be That Guy! The Ten Behaviors of the “Positive Networker”
By Angela Lane To get a career edge, an effective professional network is pivotal. It accelerates professional development, makes you...
- Jun 1, 2021
- 5 min
The Dangers of "Say yes until you have to say no" Advice
The Dangers of "Say yes until you have to say no" Advice #Makegoodchoices Mark Manson shared a lifehack the other day: Say “yes” until...
- Apr 29, 2021
- 4 min
Don’t Short Your Career. Play the Long Game.
By Angela Lane I'm asked for career advice often. It comes with the territory. The most challenging cases don't involve the micromanaging...
- Feb 18, 2021
- 2 min
If it matters, commit all the way
On my recent flight from Gran Canaria to Madrid, my meal box came with this: A wooden fork, knife, and spoon with a napkin wrapped in...