Skill & Will - Career and High-Performance Coaching

How did you fare this week?

Fancy a game of Self-care bingo? HBR Ascend are inviting us to play because they recognise we often neglect our emotional needs at work in the pursuit of seemingly big goals like career growth and success. So this is a reminder to take care of yourself because you and your health matter most #HBRAscend #selfcare #bingo #wellbeing #mentalhealth #stress #anxiety #workplacewellbeing #stressmanagement #worklifebalance

I find the equation below helpful when thinking about high performance and change. We may have a sense of our potential, but sometimes things get in the way. Emotional Agility by Susan David, Ph.D. provides practical, evidence-based information to tackle the interference piece.

Exceeding your KPIs may not be enough to get you a promotion, says Amii Barnard-Bahn, JD. Building and maintaining relationships at work is essential too.

Good friends told me today that no one has time to read anything. You know who you are :) So if you are also feeling under the pump, I've summarised take-away points from this HBR article below. Although I still recommend reading it if you can. A link can be found in the comments.

What can you do to set yourself up for success?
1. Understand what you're good at, what makes you stand out, then use this knowledge to contribute.
2. Be a team player. Shift your actions from "me" to "we.“
3. Support and mentor others. It can develop your leadership skills.
4. Explore strategies to help you work with personalities you find particularly challenging.
5. Time is finite. Focus on revenue-generating or strategic tasks and learn how to say no diplomatically.

Trish Kensell on LinkedIn: #careers #future #leadership Exceeding your KPIs may not be enough to get you a promotion, says Amii Barnard-Bahn, JD. Building and maintaining relationships at work is essential too...

Now is the time to be thinking about Graduate Programs in 2023. Some, like NAB, have already closed. Take a look at the GradConnection to keep updated with the application open and closing dates.
https://au.gradconnection.com/graduate-jobs/

Graduate Jobs and Graduate Programs (459 open now!) - GradConnection There are 459 Graduate Jobs and Graduate Programs open across Australia. Apply today or add employer alerts for your future career.

Interviews are your opportunity to shine, but you need to prepare. Published in the Harvard Business Review at the end of last year are 10 of the most common job interview questions and how to answer them.

10 Common Job Interview Questions and How to Answer Them Use this guide to standout from the crowd and land the role you want.

Not sure where next after school or uni? We have the experience and tools to head you in the right direction.

https://skillandwill.com.au/still-dont-know-what-you-want-to-be-when-you-grow-up-heres-how-to-find-a-career-where-you-thrive/

Still don’t know what you want to be when you grow up? Here’s how to find a career where you thrive - Skill and Will A staggering 85% of workers are not engaged in their work. I count myself lucky to...