So far in this series we have unpacked what we mean by derailment and explored the different ways our strengths can cause us issues. In this final post in the... read more →
In the first blog post in this series, we introduced the topic of career derailment. This is where our career, performance or wellbeing suffers, typically under the demands of a... read more →
We recently spend an enjoyable afternoon up at the Football CV Academy, profiling young footballers who hope to be successful in the major league. The Academy develops and trains these... read more →
Google were once famous for posing job applicants some extremely challenging interview questions. The kind that test an individual's creative thinking and problem solving. But it looks like that is... read more →
What if you don’t want to be a manager? A question I’m hearing more and more. Anne Kreamer, hbr.org Imagine that you’ve invested years of blood, sweat and tears at... read more →
What do you regret most about your career? I had just finished a guest lecture on business and innovation at Parson’s School for Design, and a particularly attentive front-row audience... read more →
I’m sure I’m not the only professional psychologist who has to regularly describe what I actually *do* for a living. Despite the best efforts of the British Psychological Society, my experience... read more →
In the middle of this global recession,with redundancies being announced across industries on an almost daily basis, it’s worth considering if you have a back-up plan. In the event of... read more →
Marks & Spencer’s Chairman, Sir Stuart Rose, caused quite a bit of comment recently when he questioned the existence of a “glass ceiling” regarding women’s careers in the UK. Citing examples... read more →