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The 6 Things That Make or Break Your Interview (From Someone Who Actually Does the Hiring) career acceleration Nov 06, 2025

After years of sitting across from candidates, I've noticed the same patterns emerge. Some people nail interviews not because they're the most qualified on paper, but because they understand what hiri...

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"If I Tell Him, He'll Fire Me" – The Job Hunting Myth That's Sabotaging Your Career career acceleration Nov 04, 2025

 A top-performing sales rep recently told me this when I asked if he'd given his manager a heads-up about job hunting. The fear in his voice was genuine, but the logic was just wrong.

The Fear Is Rea...
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The LinkedIn Recommendation You're Not Asking For (But Should Be) career acceleration Oct 30, 2025

Let's talk about LinkedIn recommendations, those glowing testimonials that sit on your profile like digital gold stars. They matter and you should be asking for them.

Why Recruiters Care 

Recruiters...

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When Every Door Slams Shut: Why Career Rejection Might Be the Best Thing That Happens to You career acceleration Oct 28, 2025

Twelve years ago, I thought my career was over.

After more than a decade at Goldman Sachs and reaching VP level in finance, I decided to make the leap to tech. I had the credentials, the experience, ...

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You're Not Broken - You're Just in the Wrong Environment career acceleration Sep 09, 2025

Ever feel like you're pushing a boulder uphill at work? Like no matter how hard you try, your results are stubbornly average and you're shrinking instead of growing? You might be what I call "in pigeo...

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How to Leverage Your Performance Review to Get Paid More! career acceleration Sep 04, 2025

Let's be honest: most people, myself included, hate self-reviews. They rush through them, undersell their achievements, and wonder why their career is not accelerating.

Here's the reality check you n...

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Real Leaders Don't Make Themselves Indispensable career acceleration Sep 02, 2025

If you think leadership means making yourself indispensable, you've got it all wrong.

I see it everywhere - leaders who wear their inability to disconnect like a badge of honour. They're the ones che...

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Defining Success on Your Own Terms career acceleration Dec 20, 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, there’s often an unspoken rule: success means climbing the ladder. Becoming the CEO, COO, VP, or another high-ranking title is seen as the ultimate goal. But here’s the tr...

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Never Miss an Opportunity to Be Fabulous career acceleration Dec 12, 2024

Never Miss an Opportunity to Be Fabulous: A Leadership Mantra

Leadership often requires stepping outside your comfort zone. Whether it’s delivering a high-stakes presentation, leading a difficult con...

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Speaking to Google Leadership career acceleration Dec 02, 2024

Courageous Leadership – Unlocking the Power of Accountability

 

In today’s rapidly changing and competitive business environment, leaders are continually challenged to adapt, innovate, and inspire. ...

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How to Take Charge of Your Career career acceleration Oct 17, 2024

How to Take Charge of Your Career and Get That Promotion

 

It’s common to feel unsure about how to get a promotion, but here’s the truth: no one is going to hand it to you. You are responsible for d...

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Maximising Your Job Negotiation career acceleration Oct 17, 2024

Maximising Your Job Negotiation: Why You Should Ask for a Sign-On Bonus

 

When it comes to negotiating for a new job, many focus solely on the salary or the benefits package offered by the employer....

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