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What we miss about career success (and failure)
Stop comparing your career path to others. Learn why luck and risk play a bigger role than you think in success and failure.
From hesitating to confident leadership
Discover how senior advisor Beatrice moved from self-doubt to confident leadership, signing new deals and securing a new regional role.
The overlooked skill for every career transition: Holding liminal space. (plus 5 ways to increase your capacity)
Unlock the overlooked skill for navigating career transitions in social impact: holding liminal space. Learn to embrace uncertainty for profound growth. Plus 5 tips to increase your tolerance.
Why I said no - and what it taught me about fast work and choosing values over speed
No deal is better than a bad deal. But what do you need to be able to say no? And what gets in the way? A blog article about the things I learned on the way.
Making time for long-term career goals that feel non-urgent
The tension between now and next - and how to move forward anyway.
In this article, I discuss what's required to prioritise your inkling of a career aspiration based on a client case study.
When your next career chapter isn't urgent.
You know that nagging thought in your head that keeps telling you to prioritise your new professional interests? Maybe you've been thinking of training in a new skill. Perhaps you want to change how you work (going from full-time to fractional)? Maybe you would love to work for yourself one day.
Why you feel stuck even with a plan: the neuroscience of motivation
Discover the neuroscience of motivation and how dopamine impacts your progress.
From understated expertise to confident HR thought leader
Client Story: How Dominique aligned her career goals, landed a senior HR role, and began sharing her knowledge with the sector.
What does a coach do behind the scenes?
What happens behind the scenes of a coaching session? Learn more.
How money beliefs can sabotage your social impact career
Uncover how your money beliefs might be sabotaging your social impact career and learn practical steps to rewire your mindset.
Beyond your job: how to separate identity from social impact work
Is your job your whole identity? Unpack work enmeshment, its effects, and five actionable steps to redefine who you are beyond your career.
Curated resource list for social impact professionals affected by the USAID funding freeze
Given the USAID funding freeze, which has led to significant disruptions in global humanitarian efforts and mass layoffs among development professionals, here is a master list of resources tailored for social impact professionals affected by these changes. Explore career transition support, job lists and networking avenues to navigate this challenging period.
How to discover your values and avoid living by adopted values in your social impact career.
Have you ever felt unfulfilled in your social impact career, even when working toward a good cause?
You’re not alone. One reason this happens is that you might be living by adopted values — values that were handed to you by society, family, or the organization you work for.
But when you discover and act according to your core values, you experience more fulfillment, purpose, and authenticity in your career.
Are your teams’ inner skills the missing link to achieve the SDGs?
Discover how cultivating inner skills can help you and your team drive sustainable progress and achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Take the quiz to assess your Inner Development Skills (IDG) strength, and learn how you can use the framework with your team.
How to find more fulfilment at work with an energy-time audit
Do you ever feel like your job has gradually evolved into something quite different from what you initially signed up for?
An energy-time audit is a simple yet effective way to assess your work satisfaction and identify areas for improvement. Read this article for how to do one.
Why coaching is a journey, not a one-off quick fix: Lessons from handstand practice
In 2022, a handstand workshop taught me that change requires more than mechanics. This mirrors the journey my clients take with me in coaching. Learn more on why true change requires more than just a one-off coaching session.
How to choose a coach?
Coaching is an unregulated profession. In this blog article, I outline the five red flags to watch out for when choosing a coach in international development. I’ll also give you seven questions that will help you make an informed decision.
What is the difference between team and group coaching and individual coaching?
This article outlines the differences, benefits, and downsides of team coaching, group coaching and individual coaching - and the role of the coach in each modality.
The hidden difference between confidence and self-belief (and why it matters for your career)
Unsure if you lack confidence or self-belief? Learn the key distinction and how to thrive in your career.
When to quit your job in international development
Considering quitting your job in international development? Identify the 9 signs of a toxic workplace and the 4 thoughts of when it’s time to leave.
How to make the right decision?
Unlock effective decision-making with seven thought experiments, navigating life's complexities with clarity and confidence. From weighing pros and cons to envisioning scenarios and tuning into bodily sensations, each approach offers unique insights. Embrace these exercises to shape the path forward authentically and with purpose.