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Navigating layoff, redundancy or restructure

by Jaz Marfo

2023 began with a lingering feeling in the air, only to be described as melancholy. It wouldn’t be unjust of me to say that the beginning of this year has created a lot of unsettlement within the workforce. It seems as though redundancies are happening everywhere you look. Just

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5 Career Change Challenges & How to overcome them

5 Career Change Challenges & How to overcome them

by Jaz Marfo

Changing careers can be scary, raising questions about your qualifications, job search strategies, and other practicalities. From creating a new resume to adapting to the changing employment landscape, there are many steps you must take before starting a new career. Fear of the unknown and change fatigue Fear of the

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5 Tips for navigating job loss

by Jaz Marfo

If you’ve been laid off or are in the midst of being laid off, it can be a very stressful time. Even if it has been your choice to leave your previous job, dealing with the aftermath of being let go is often an emotional experience. 1 Surround yourself

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How to create an unforgettable personal brand

by Jaz Marfo

Creating an unforgettable personal brand is all about standing out from the crowd. Whether you’re a freelancer, business owner, or job seeker, by crafting a bold and unique brand identity, you can set yourself apart from others and attract more attention. In this complete guide, learn how to craft

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Leveraging your learning budget

Leveraging your learning budget

by Jaz Marfo

Allocated budgets can seem like a luxury in the workplace. Take the annual Christmas party, for example; an overly keen team member may try and extend it as much as possible. They will bargain with managers, cut costs wherever possible and even volunteer to pop to the local Aldi and

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Challenging conversations in the workplace

by Jaz Marfo

Many of our most important learnings and career tipping points come from meaningful feedback. Yet you’ll be hard-pressed to find someone saying that an annual review is their favourite part of the job. No matter if you’re delivering it or are on the receiving end: we are

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Baby Bear Career Strategy

Baby Bear Career Strategy

by Jaz Marfo

I will always shout about the importance of career strategy. Alongside that, one of the things I always say is “Everything is subject to change” and I mean that and I find so often when it comes to having a strategy for our ambitious careers we become like goldilocks and

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10 Ways to boost your career today

by Jaz Marfo

Before we get into the 10 ways to boost your career that you can start to implement now, let’s take a moment of reflection.  It’s Monday morning as I write this, the beginning of another working week. The sun is out, tea is brewed, so let’s share

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How to find the right coach for your career change

by Jaz Marfo

Today’s executives are under more pressure than ever thanks to social media exposure, and they have to act faster than ten years ago. The implications of a wrong decision can be huge, and it doesn’t get easier. Only a decade ago, getting help to run a business or

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