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Embracing the Zigzag Route: Unveiling the Hidden Benefits and Power of Adaptability in a Nonlinear Career Path

In today’s rapidly evolving professional landscape, the traditional notion of a linear career path is gradually giving way to a more dynamic and flexible approach. The concept of taking a zigzag route, characterized by deliberate diversions and unexpected detours, is gaining traction among individuals seeking fulfilment and growth. Contrary to conventional wisdom, a nonlinear career

September 21, 2023

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We’re Counting Down to Something Big: Our Certified Career Conversations Facilitator Open Programme!

We’re on the brink of unveiling something very special, and we’re buzzing with excitement. Our Certified Career Conversations Facilitator Programme is gearing up for an open launch in early 2024! 🎉 We’re looking for your input. Please take a moment to share your thoughts by answering a few quick questions before Friday 22nd of September.

September 11, 2023

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Gaining Visibility in a Hybrid Workplace: Why It Matters and How to Achieve It

I have the enormous pleasure of delivering monthly Career Labs for our client UNDP. Last month, the subject of the Career Lab was ‘How to Gain Visibility in a Hybrid Workplace.’ It’s so important and relevant to working life today that I thought I’d make it the subject of my latest blog post. In today’s evolving corporate landscape,

August 3, 2023

Navigating the First 90 Days in a New Role: Tips for Professional Success

In our last blog post, we looked at how to set yourself up for professional success and prepare for a new role with confidence. This time, we’re going to build on that; sharing some tips on how you can navigate the first 90 days. There are a lot of things to think about as you

April 18, 2023

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Setting Yourself Up for Success: Preparing for a New Role with Confidence

One of the Career Labs we offer is about ‘How to Succeed in the First 90 Days of a New Role’. That’s the subject of our next few blog posts. Starting a new role can be a daunting experience. There is so much to take in and figure out, it may feel like you’re not

April 13, 2023

How to use emotional intelligence EQ to fuel your career development

What do you do when you want to get ahead in business? Do you work 12-hour days, desperate to impress your boss? Do you take on a whole host of extra tasks to show that you’re willing to support the team, even if it means you’re stretched beyond belief? Or do you focus on yourself?

March 16, 2023

What does emotional intelligence mean for career development?

When you first apply for a role, you’re interviewed, largely, based on your intelligence – but how much attention do we give to emotional intelligence? Emotional intelligence is the subject of my next series of blog posts. It can help an individual become the best at what they do, be the best colleague possible and

March 1, 2023

How to Assess Your Skills and Talents for Career Growth

At Team AO, we say that career development is all about ‘enjoyability’ and ’employability’. Key to both is an assessment of your skills, strengths and talents. It enables you to identify what you have that makes you a great person to have in an organisation and what areas you may need to develop to make

February 2, 2023

7 Career Management and Mentoring Challenges to Overcome in 2023

As we enter the third year since the pandemic started, we are seeing that the changes caused by COVID-19 are having a lasting impact in the workplace. In 2023, organisations will be more diverse, distributed and virtual than ever before. Organisations need to adapt to this changing world of work while addressing other challenges. Those

January 12, 2023

Four Strategies for Developing Your Professional Reputation and Brand

We all want to stand out in our organisation and in our industry. Your professional reputation plays a big part in helping you to achieve that. In my last blog post, I talked about the importance of professional brand andreputation for career success. What can you do to develop them?This blog post outlines four strategies

July 26, 2022

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