How to Make a Successful Career Change: The 7-Step CAREERS Process for Mid-Career Professionals
If you’ve ever sat at your desk at 4pm on a Wednesday wondering how on earth you ended up in this career, this article is written for you. You’re not failing. You’re not lazy. You’re not ungrateful. You’re a mid-career professional who has noticed something most people refuse to admit out loud, that the job […]
How to Gain Career Clarity When You’re Unsure About Your Next Move
Career Clarity Never Starts with a Job Title When you’re feeling uncertain about your career, it’s tempting to head straight to the job boards before you gain career clarity. You type in a few possible roles. You scan descriptions. You compare salaries. You try to picture yourself in each one. And after an hour of […]
Why Your Career Transition Is Like Making the Perfect Cup of Coffee
The grind, the wait, the glorious reward – and why rushing any stage ruins the whole thing. Career transition tips for mid-career professionals. There is a ritual I look forward to every single morning. The kettle goes on, the beans go into the grinder, and for about ninety glorious seconds, the whole house smells like […]
AI Layoffs, Ghosted Job Seekers, and the Truth Behind the 2026 Job Market
Something strange is happening in the job market. Roles disappear without warning. Interviews stop mid-process. Offers that seemed certain never materialise. And candidates who have done everything right are left with nothing but silence. If any of that sounds familiar, I want you to read this carefully because what’s happening is not what it looks like […]
269 Career Transition: How to Surprise and Delight for Career Success
Breaking Through the Shell: What Beggars Chicken Taught Me About Career Transitions
What does Beggars Chicken have to do with career transitions? It’s the perfect metaphor for the challenges we face when looking for a job! Let me tell you this story … I recently returned to my childhood home of Hong Kong after a hiatus. The last time I was back was before the pandemic in […]
How ChatGPT Can Help Job Seekers Identify Their Ideal Role
How can ChatGPT help job seekers find their ideal role? In today’s competitive job market, identifying the right career path can be challenging. Is ChatGPT a useful tool to use in your exploration? Of course, an experienced career coach will explore your options with you, identify any self-limiting beliefs that may be holding you back, […]
183 Mitch Wallis – Heart On My Sleeve
I met Mitch Wallis a year ago at a Golf Charity Fundraiser hosted by Linfluencers, Dion Woo and Richard Ernster. At that time, I learned of his incredibly raw and relatable story of what it means to be human, to experience challenging mental health problems, and I am honoured to interview […]
Do You Need a Coach, Consultant or Mentor?
How do you choose the right Career Coach, Career Consultant, Counsellor, Mentor or Life Coach? The most important thing is to decide what you want to get out of a coaching relationship. Do you actually need a CONSULTANT or a COACH, or a Mentor? In this video I explain the difference. You need a Career […]