2024-02-23 02:10
In today’s fast-paced and demanding work environments, stress has become an unwelcome companion for many employees. The Australian HR Institute has conducted a survey detailing the pri… Read More
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This blog aims to provide insight, opinion, educate, inspire and provide new thinking on topics of interest that have relevance to individuals career lives.
2023-09-18 05:28
With a wealth of experience in both the corporate world and as a dedicated career counselor, I’ve witnessed the repercussions of leadership errors in organizations. It’s clear th… Read More
2023-09-13 19:48
When you are told you will be made redundant there are many emotions that hit you all at once.
Shock, denial, worry and fear are some of the main emotions that come up. While you are workin… Read More
2023-05-11 23:05
If you are an adult who has taken a break from full-time work you may have done so for many reasons. Some reasons may include raising children, looking after elderly parents, or sudden illne… Read More
2023-05-11 00:20
Career Expert Insight into How Gifted Adults Think
When you meet a gifted person, you are meeting an individual that brings emotions, feelings, and thinking at a far deeper level than the av… Read More
2023-05-11 00:20
Career Expert Insight into How a Gifted Person Thinks
When you meet a gifted person, you are meeting an individual who brings emotions, feelings, and thinking at a far deeper level than the… Read More
2023-05-09 00:29
If you start a career today, you are likely to experience 5 career changes and have 17 jobs over your lifetime.
You are probably surprised at that prediction. The whole idea of changing care… Read More
2023-05-08 22:00
The greatest health epidemic of this century may surprise you and it’s happening every day. Work related stress may seem like a normal thing to cope with but for some, it can have deva… Read More
2023-05-08 22:00
The greatest health epidemic of this century may surprise you and it’s happening every day. Stress at work may seem like a normal thing to cope with but for some, it can have devastati… Read More
2023-04-09 16:52
Have you ever wondered if you are gifted? What does it mean and what are the tell-tale signs of people who are gifted? Before making career decisions, regardless of who you are, read m… Read More
2023-04-01 00:53
Failure is not a word we all like. For the majority, the very word brings up negative emotions of embarrassment, humiliation, and an association with punishment. It’s almost as if we h… Read More
2023-03-23 02:50
University vs Tafe
The question of University vs Tafe has always been the comparison parents and their children make when deciding what to do post-school gate.
Tafe has always been a large p… Read More
2023-03-16 16:21
Have you ever wondered what gaining employment does to your well-being?
Professor David Blustein understands its impact better than anyone and has authored a book called The Psychology of Wo… Read More
2023-03-04 19:53
If you have decided to quit a Job, what happens next is not fun. We have all been there before, ‘the HR exit interview’. HR usually sit you down and expects you to tell them the… Read More
2023-02-28 02:24
When somebody says ‘No’, our human instinct is to have a negative reaction.
Obviously, we have asked for something we need or want, and the other party is not having a bar of it… Read More
2023-01-16 17:03
A lack of awareness of why career planning development is important in today’s world of work constantly floors me. Writing this blog will hopefully turn the light as to why it is impor… Read More
2023-01-11 20:50
Recent research has confirmed that parental influence plays a highly significant role in a teenager’s career aspirations.
Parents take note, I want to share some career guidance c… Read More
2022-12-13 05:19
The thought of the possibility of changing career at 40 usually comes when we are triggered by something in our lives that is significant. For example, it can be health changes, redundancy… Read More
2022-09-05 15:46
If you are aiming for a 99.95 ATAR score you may be surprised whether it will necessarily guarantee you a happy and successful career.
Here is why.
In the past, we have seen that of more tha… Read More
2022-07-15 04:38
If you are feeling lost with life, it is very likely that you are career lost as well. Working a job or in a career takes up the majority of your waking hours. Regardless of your age, you ar… Read More
2022-07-15 04:38
If you are feeling lost with life, it is very likely that you are career lost as well. Working a job or in a career takes up the majority of your waking hours. Regardless of your age, you ar… Read More
2022-06-01 12:42
Ready for a change of career at 40 or 50? You may be feeling it’s an overwhelming task to tackle mid-life or you feel like you’re having a mid-life crisis. It is quite normal to… Read More
2022-04-29 05:28
From many years of working firsthand in a corporate environment and now working as a career counsellor, I see the daily fallout of what happens when organisational leaders do not spend enoug… Read More
2022-04-12 00:17
Sit back and listen to what young Logan LaPlante has to say. An inspiring home schooled 13-year-old teenager who is a shining example of how he is taking control of his education and… Read More
2021-09-13 05:19
One of the joys of being a career counsellor is hearing from my clients who have followed through on their career changes. One of my clients who has done just that is Jo Oakes who completed… Read More
2021-06-21 22:01
When coming to making a choice of a Career, many people use the Do it yourself approach.
Some spent thousands of dollars completing University Courses, listening to the advice of family and… Read More
2021-02-15 04:38
If you are feeling lost in life in your 20s and early 30s, graduated from university with one or two degrees, worked a number of years, hating your job, and you’re feeling lost, you ma… Read More
2020-11-16 17:03
Lack of awareness on how important the role of career planning and career development in today’s world of work constantly floors me. Writing this blog will hopefully turn on the light… Read More
2020-06-01 12:42
For many 40-year-olds to 50-year-olds finding a job or searching for a successful new career path may seem an overwhelming task to tackle mid-life. To seek out a new career at 40, don’… Read More
2020-03-23 22:31
Today is a day of adjustment to the way we work and learn. With many children learning from home and adults working from home, how will this whole new dynamic work?
Here are some suggestions… Read More
2019-10-11 17:03
Lack of awareness on how important the role of career path planning and career development in today’s world of work constantly floors me. Writing this blog will hopefully turn on the l… Read More
2019-09-04 06:44
There are many transitions that happen in life. School to Work, Single life to Married Life, Motherhood, Fatherhood, Employee to Self-Employment just to name a few.
Career Transition is not… Read More
2019-08-21 22:01
DIY
Before coming to see me, many of my clients have tried choosing a career the Do it yourself approach.
Some have spent thousands of dollars completing University Courses, listening to t… Read More
2019-07-09 16:52
Have you ever wondered if you are gifted? What does it mean and what are the tell-tale signs of Gifted Adults. Before making career decisions, regardless of who you are, it’s a q… Read More
2019-06-29 01:29
If you start a career today, you are likely to experience a career change 5 times and have 17 jobs over your lifetime.
You are probably surprised at that prediction. The whole idea o… Read More
2019-05-05 17:49
At this time of year, it’s pretty typical to see a lot of change happening in many workplaces. Be it redundancies, retirement or restructure, individuals are actively looking for a job… Read More
2019-03-31 15:35
The greatest health epidemic of this century may surprise you and it’s happening every day. Stress at work may seem like a normal thing to cope with but for some, it can have devastati… Read More
2019-03-04 06:44
There are many transitions that happen in life. School to Work, Single life to Married Life, Motherhood, Fatherhood, Employee to Self-Employment just to name a few.
Career Transition is not… Read More
2019-02-01 15:17
Parenting teenagers today is a challenging experience. It’s a steep learning curve for both parent and teenager when it comes to behavioural expectations, developmental changes and get… Read More
2018-11-06 06:24
When somebody says ‘No’, our human instinct is to have a negative reaction.
Obviously, we have asked for something we need or want, and the other party is not having a bar of it… Read More
2018-11-06 06:24
When somebody says ‘No’, our human instinct is to have a negative reaction.
Obviously, we have asked for something we need or want, and the other party is not having a bar of it… Read More
2018-08-01 01:07
After being sick over the last couple of weeks, I am glad to be online again. I thought I would share what I have learnt in the last week. After getting the flu for the first two weeks, I di… Read More
2018-06-21 22:01
Before coming to see me, many of my clients have tried the DIY career choices approach. Some have spent thousands of dollars completing University Courses, listening to the advice of family… Read More
2018-06-21 22:01
Before coming to see me, many of my clients have tried the DIY career decision making approach.
Some have spent thousands of dollars completing University Courses, listening to the advice o… Read More
2018-03-29 01:29
If you are starting a career today, you will experience at least 5 career changes and have 17 jobs over your lifetime.
You are probably surprised at that prediction as the whole idea… Read More
2018-03-29 01:29
If you are starting a career today, you will experience at least 5 career changes and have 17 jobs over your lifetime. You are probably surprised at that prediction as the whole idea of care… Read More
2018-01-14 14:35
If your looking for a good movie to watch on Netflix when your at home relaxing after work, I highly recommend Ben Stiller’s film, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Movie.
The film is a… Read More
2017-11-23 21:30
An Insight into how Gifted Adults Think
When you meet a gifted person, you are meeting an individual that brings emotions, feelings and thinking at a far more deeper level than the average p… Read More
2017-08-21 05:53
We have all been there before, ‘the exit interview’, the moment HR sit you down and want you to tell them the truth as to why you’re resigning from work. By the stage of th… Read More
2017-08-21 05:53
List of Reasons for Leaving a Job
We have all been there before, ‘the exit interview’, the moment HR sit you down and want you to tell them the truth as to why you’r… Read More
2017-08-21 05:53
We have all been there before, ‘the exit interview’, the moment HR sit you down and want you to tell them the truth as to why you’re resigning from work. By the stage of th… Read More
2017-07-06 01:05
There is a common belief amongst adults that age is their biggest barrier to gaining employment or changing careers. While this could be the case in some instances, the biggest overwhelming… Read More
2017-07-06 01:05
Your Biggest Barrier if you can’t find a job
If you are an adult looking for a job and have been unsuccessful to date, there is a common belief that age may be the biggest barri… Read More
2017-07-06 01:05
There is a common belief amongst adults that age is their biggest barrier to gaining employment or changing careers. While this could be the case in some instances, the biggest overwhelming… Read More
2017-05-02 05:38
If you are aged in your late 20’s and early 30’s, graduated from university with one or two degrees, worked a number of years, hating your job, and your feeling lost, you may be… Read More
2017-05-02 05:38
Your first solution to a Quarter Life Crisis may lie in Changing Careers in your 20s
If you are feeling lost in your 20s and early 30s, graduated from university with one or two degrees, wo… Read More
2017-05-02 05:38
Your first solution to a Quarter Life Crisis may lie in Changing Careers
If you are feeling lost in your 20s and early 30s, graduated from university with one or two degrees, worked a… Read More
2017-05-02 05:38
Your first solution to a Quarter Life Crisis may lie in Changing Careers
If you are aged in your late 20’s and early 30’s, graduated from university with one or two degree… Read More
2016-12-19 21:45
It’s that time of year again. Time to be jolly and happy but what if your workplace is anything but!
As most prepare to spend some time with family and friends over the festive season… Read More
2016-12-19 21:45
It’s that time of year again. Time to be jolly and happy but what if your workplace is anything but!
As most prepare to spend some time with family and friends over the festive season… Read More
2016-12-19 21:45
It’s that time of year again. Time to be jolly and happy but what if your workplace is anything but!
As most prepare to spend some time with family and friends over the festive season… Read More
2016-09-01 01:35
The greatest health epidemic of this century may surprise you and it’s happening every day. Work Stress may seem like a normal thing to cope with but for some, it can have devastating… Read More
2016-09-01 01:35
The greatest health epidemic of this century may surprise you and it’s happening every day. Stress at work may seem like a normal thing to cope with but for some, it can have devastati… Read More
2016-06-23 00:37
According to Stanford psychologist Dr Carol Dweck, author of the book Mindset, to attain success requires you to put in effort and learn to embrace failure along the way. In her research, Dw… Read More
2016-06-23 00:37
According to Stanford psychologist Dr Carol Dweck, author of the book Mindset, to attain success requires you to put in effort and learn to embrace failure along the way. In her research, Dw… Read More
2016-05-22 23:22
The push is on to encourage existing workers and our youth to move into STEM Careers as economies around the world are acknowledging the need to have these STEM skills and knowledge for thei… Read More
2016-05-22 23:22
The push is on to encourage existing workers and our youth to move into STEM Careers as economies around the world are acknowledging the need to have these STEM skills and knowledge for thei… Read More
2016-04-02 01:17
Parenting teenagers today is a challenging experience. It’s a steep learning curve for both parent and teenager when it comes to behavioural expectations, developmental changes and get… Read More
2016-04-02 01:17
Parenting teenagers today is a challenging experience. It’s a steep learning curve for both parent and teenager when it comes to behavioural expectations, developmental changes and get… Read More
2016-01-12 03:03
Lack of awareness on how important the role of career planning and career development in today’s world of work constantly floors me. Writing this blog will hopefully turn on the light… Read More
2016-01-12 03:03
Lack of awareness on how important the role of career path planning and career development in today’s world of work constantly floors me. Writing this blog will hopefully turn on the l… Read More
2015-11-06 03:49
At this time of year, it’s pretty typical to see a lot of change happening in many workplaces. Be it redundancies, retirement or restructure, individuals are actively looking for a job… Read More
2015-11-06 03:49
At this time of year, it’s pretty typical to see a lot of change happening in many workplaces. Be it redundancies, retirement or restructure, individuals are having to step into job hu… Read More
2015-05-14 22:42
For many 50-year-olds finding a job or searching for a career change at 50 may seem an overwhelming task to tackle mid-life. To score a job in your 50s, don’t expect your resume full… Read More
2015-05-14 22:42
For many 50-year-olds finding a job or searching for a career change at 50 may seem an overwhelming task to tackle mid-life. To score a job in your 50s, don’t expect your resume full… Read More
2015-03-10 02:42
We all know that age discrimination is alive and kicking and against the law but don’t let that stop you.
As Bear Grylls says “improvise, adapt, overcome, it’s the key to s… Read More
2015-03-09 02:15
Changing careers at 30, 40 or 50 doesn’t seem so foreign these days. Forty years ago it was unheard of. But whether we like it or not, today in 2015 we operate in a world where the wor… Read More
2015-03-09 02:15
Changing careers at 30, 40 or 50 doesn’t seem so foreign these days. Forty years ago it was unheard of. But whether we like it or not, today in 2015 we operate in a world where the wor… Read More
2014-11-26 01:49
The Question ‘What Career Should I Do?’
Does the question ‘What Career should I do’? sound familiar. It’s a question that floats in everybody’s head at s… Read More
2014-08-27 23:53
There is significant shift happening in our workplaces today and it involves millennial employees. If you are born between 1980 and 1995, you are amongst many contemplating a career change a… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
It’s a shame that in the 21st century we are still asking our teenagers the question,“What do you want to be when you grow up?. It’s an out dated question and is not useful… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
It’s Career Expo Season where employers are out scouting for new talent amongst university graduates and undergraduates. Over the next 6 months there will be many Career Expos held aro… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
This is a question perhaps most university students don’t ask or want to worry about at this point unless they are in final year. There seems to be a misconception that having a univer… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Today, Australia’s iconic airliner Qantas announced that 5,000 of their workforce will be losing their jobs. Shock, denial and fear would probably be some of the emotions felt by those… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
At this time of year, it’s pretty typical to see a lot of change happening in many workplaces. Be it redundancies, retirement or restructure, individuals are having to step into job hu… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Let’s start with a checklist of questions. Who feels trapped in a daily job that they absolutely hate? Who has knots on their stomach on Sunday night knowing they have to go to work on… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
As 1.4 million viewers tuned in for last night’s grand finale of Australia’s MasterChef 2015, deserving winner Billie McKay showed she had the sturdy determination to realise her… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
For many 50 year olds finding a job or searching for a career change at 50 may seem an overwhelming task to tackle mid-life. To score a job in your 50s, don’t expect your r… Read More
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