Hunting down great career ideas...

Last time we looked at who you need in your career network, to make sure you have the right people in place to help and support your career. But having the right people is just a start – you need the right tools and tactics in place to get the most from them.

Many people who advance their careers hear about opportunities through their network. As we head into a new term, take time to consider whether your network is helping you with your career. If not, do you need to invest the time developing it.

This question often arises at career conferences or when coaching people in techniques that will drive your career. The answer is almost ‘how long is a piece of string?’

I’ve heard this expression several times when working with young professionals a few years into their career. Behind it, in essence, is a lack of self-belief, so let’s explore what that looks like and how we can develop our sense of self-worth and competence to ensure we reach our full potential.

This question was posed at a recent career conference we held and led to an interesting debate on work life balance, divorce, and the importance of boundaries! So, what sacrifices do you have to make, if any?