Career

How to Get What You Want: First, Know What You Want

Kris de Jong · 22 November 2024 ·

It’s hard to know HOW to get what you want before you’re clear on WHAT you want. Here’s my process to clarify the What before the How…

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How to Change Career Direction, Get Clarity & Get Moving

Kris de Jong · 20 September 2024 ·

Confused and wondering how to change career direction? Here’s how to get clarity and get moving towards your ideal career…

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How to Survive a Changing Workplace

Kris de Jong · 13 January 2020 ·

The modern workplace is changing at an accelerating rate. Big advances in communications technology, artificial intelligence and automation are driving efficiency and productivity, changing our roles and the way we do our jobs.

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Hate Your Job? Make it Work for You

Kris de Jong · 20 June 2019 ·

You may know what you want in your career, and be applying for roles you know will suit you more, but for the time being you’re stuck in a job that’s just not right for you. Hate your job? Here’s how to make the most of it.

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How To Absolutely Nail That Presentation

Kris de Jong · 9 August 2018 ·

presentation Do you dread having to give a presentation at work? Will you do anything to avoid speaking in front of an audience? Do you worry that you’ll come across as incompetent or boring? Here’s how to advance your career and make sure every presentation you give is a resounding success. [Read more…] about How To Absolutely Nail That Presentation

5 Simple Ways to Improve Your Communication Skills

Kris de Jong · 4 June 2018 ·

communication skills Good communication skills are increasingly important in the modern workplace. The ability to articulate your thoughts clearly and understand the needs of others is vital if you want to be successful in your career. You need to be able to interact in a positive and productive way with your colleagues, your boss, your employees and your clients. [Read more…] about 5 Simple Ways to Improve Your Communication Skills

Clean Up Your Act! How To Boost Your Productivity And Wellbeing

Kris de Jong · 27 May 2018 ·

Productivity Having a clean and tidy physical environment, whether at work or at home, boosts productivity and enhances wellbeing. [Read more…] about Clean Up Your Act! How To Boost Your Productivity And Wellbeing

How to Make Great Decisions

Kris de Jong · 16 May 2018 ·

Decision-making We have more choices, both trivial and life-changing, in everyday life today than we have ever had in the past. A simple trip to the supermarket can result in agonising decision-making over what cereal to buy, or what brand of soap to choose. We also have a choice of careers and lifestyles our grandparents could never imagine. Here’s how to make great decisions. [Read more…] about How to Make Great Decisions

How to Get the Job You Want – Nab Your Dream Role!

Kris de Jong · 6 December 2014 ·

Stuck in a job you don’t like? Take charge of your career! Here are some simple steps to help you work out how to get the job you want…

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Starting A Business – How To Be Your Own Boss

Kris de Jong · 9 July 2014 ·

Many of us dream about one day being able to quit our 9 to 5 jobs and strike out on our own by starting a business. Very few actually turn this dream into a reality.
Here’s how you can be one of the few to be your own boss. [Read more…] about Starting A Business – How To Be Your Own Boss