My 3-Step Annual Self-Review & Goal Planning Process
At the end of every year I like to do a general end of year reflection. However, I don’t usually do an overly structured review and planning for the year ahead. This year’s reflection came to happen very randomly and it led to a 3-step annual self-review & goal planning process. Now that I’ve done it, I’ve found it immensely […]
11 Reflections From My Career Journey To Date
Over the last almost 9 years working full-time and pursuing fast career growth, industry and career changes at times, and always seeking the next career promotion I’ve learned a thing or two. Below I’ve extracted a few lessons and reflections from my career journey to date. These are the things that helped me grow, get promotions and salary increases, change […]
3 Actionable Tips to Help You Gain Visibility at Work
I have been talking about the importance of having the right visibility at work in the past in different posts. That’s because exposure to the right people is power. It’s a key part of getting ahead at work and securing your next promotion. That’s why today I wanted to focus on that and share 3 actionable tips to help you […]
How To Set Boundaries at Work – 4 Easy Tips
I have talked about drawing boundaries at work in the past in different forms. And today I wanted to share 4 things I’ve done over the years to set boundaries at work that can be helpful if you’re struggling with it. Now, let me start by saying that I’ve been there. I’ve worked crazy hours for a good few years. […]
Free Resume Template & My Top Tips
Coincidentally, in the last few months I had quite a number of friends reaching out to me and asking to review their resumes. With that, I realized that people still make quite a few mistakes when it comes to their CVs and it might be a good idea to share some tips. However, since the internet is filled with tips […]
My go-to career resources for women
Career resources (for women) is the kind of content that I pretty much use the Internet for. I am kind of obsessed with following stories of successful working women and due to still being in my early career days, I feel like I want to soak up as much information and advice as possible – you know, I am sort […]
Basic tools for you first job
Are you just starting your first job or an internship? You will soon find out that besides the skills that you need for the actual job, there are some other things (or tools) that you need to master in order to carry your work days and tasks successfully. These are tools that apply for every job, and once learned will […]
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance – Book Review
I have recently finished reading “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance” by Angela Duckworth, and I thought it would be interesting to do a book review. On the one hand to share the learnings with you, but on the other hand to also put my thoughts together and in order (I might as well put all those notes and […]
Five podcasts to listen to during your morning commute
I have discovered podcasts and incorporated them I my daily/weekly routine about a year ago and I have, since, been obsessed with them. First, it makes my commute feel productive (i.e. I am not wasting my time on Instagram) and also enjoyable to the point that I am looking forward to getting out the house, putting my AirPods on and […]
How to get comfortable with presenting
How to present well in public is probably one of the most googled questions out there. And let’s face it, presenting in front of an audience (be it bigger or smaller) can be nerve-wracking. Okay, let me correct it, it is nerve-wracking – at least for most people. Add to that the fact that you might be an introvert and […]
My 5 Go-To Career Websites
Ever since I started working, I’ve been on the look for useful – yet hopefully beautifully designed – websites or blogs that offer real career advice and real career stories. Needless to say, I simply despise all these trashy websites built with the sole purpose of monetizing, and that just share articles like “5 tips to … “. While they are great for lost […]
Five websites with stunning free images
If you, same as me, suck at taking beautiful pictures (and I swear my ability to take bad pictures is such a mystery to me, as I am a pretty well skilled person in pretty much everything, if you were to ask me) fear no longer because I got your back. Below is a selection of five wonderful websites where you can get […]