Career development is consistently cited as one of the key drivers of employee engagement, retention and performance. Yet in many organisations, it still sits almost entirely with HR. HR teams design career frameworks, create development programmes and provide guidance — but they cannot, and should not, be solely responsible for employees’ career development. For career […]

AI and Coaching Tools for Career and Personal Development Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the way we work, learn, and grow. In the field of career development and coaching, AI offers new opportunities to personalise learning, provide real-time feedback, and make professional development more accessible to everyone — from small businesses to global organisations. […]

Networking means meeting people who may be able to help you later on in life. There are an endless number of places where you can  network, including: – Professional organizations –  Workshops – Conferences – Meetings Networking is a vital tool for individuals looking to advance their careers. It involves meeting people who may be […]

A mentor is someone who currently is where you want to be. The relationship you have with a mentor can be an official one, or it can be informal such as following in the footsteps of someone you admire. A mentor is usually someone who has experience and have gone through the growing pains towards success.

What is a career development conversation? A Career Development Conversation is an honest, open discussion between employee and manager that supports the employee in developing their career goals and plans for achieving what is mutually beneficial to the individual and the organisation. It isn’t a single, one off conversation. It is a series of conversations […]

Sheryl Sandburg once said, ‘In the future there will be no female leaders, just leaders’ and whilst this is an aspiration that many of us can relate to, we are not there yet.

Leadership is about inspiring, motivating and influencing others to be the best version of themselves that they can be. Here are three ways in which you can stand out as a leader. Learn How Be A Good Listener   A big part of being a great leader starts by being a good listener. This means […]