You Have To Manage Yourself Before You Manage Anyone Else
I was running a client workshop a while back. It was a workshop that was part of a bigger project. The client organisation had gone through a difficult period. Morale had not unexpectedly taken a dip. Difficult decisions had to be made that impacted on the group that I was working with. In reality this is nothing […]
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Three Ways Accountability Will Help You Move Forward In Your Career
You talk about wanting to take the next step in your career. What I’ve noticed over the years is that there’s often a gap between what people say and actually do. Left to your own devices you can easily drift. Weeks and months pass and even a year and you are no further forward. It […]
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Five Quick Solutions To The “I Don’t Know How” To Get More Job Interview Invites Problem
You are ready to take the next step in your accountancy career. As you are qualified, have some great experience and a track record of achievement it shouldn’t be that difficult. A few months down the line your progress is slow. You apply for roles. A lot of the time you hear nothing and get […]
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To Progress Your Career, Rely On Your Strengths
You are good at your job. You invested in getting the necessary professional qualifications. Yet your career in your professional field is not progressing as well as you would have hoped. It’s frustrating and can end up being hugely de-motivating too. Additionally after a while it can end up hugely denting your own self confidence. […]
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Why Building A Successful Accountancy Career Is A Strategic Process
Study hard, get your professional accountancy qualification and success will follow, right? I wish I could say this was the case. In the early 80’s when I started out in accountancy it might have been true. These days things are very different. For starters there are many more qualified accountants and it continues to grow […]
Continue reading39 Years Since I Started Out In My Career – The Learning So Far
It’s 39 years exactly since I first started out in my career. So I thought I’d send a message sharing my reflections on the journey so far. Getting that first break is tough I remember submitting about 40 applications for accounting jobs. I got one interview and got the job. Learning: The right opportunity is out there. A great boss […]
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