Blog tag: career

It happens in organisations every single day. Your best developer, the one who can untangle complex algorithms, work late into the night to save a crashing server, and deliver flawless code, is rewarded for their brilliance with a promotion. They are now the Team Lead. It seems like the logical…

Losing a sense of purpose at work is often silent and it’s a signal of inner evolution. What motivated you yesterday may no longer fuel you today, and that gap can create fatigue, frustration, or even a sense of emptiness. But this loss is also an invitation: a chance to…

At some point in our careers, we find ourselves asking the questions: Where am I going in this company? Is this job still right for me? Should I stay or should I go? The reasons vary. It might be boredom or being under-challenged. It could be isolation or feeling drained…

Burnout is an increasing challenge for employees and their managers. Change exacerbates burnout risk by adding to your team’s cognitive and emotional load: they need to learn new systems, adjust workflows, build new relationships and navigate uncertainty often while maintaining their regular workload. The toll of burnout is not only…

Whilst a strong relationship is an excellent foundation for a coaching relationship, be aware of the pitfalls of having a relationship that’s too nice and cosy. A coaching relationship should bring about change, growth and progress for the coachee, however it is too common for these relationships to fall into…

It’s a common habit to eat lunch at our desks, but this seemingly efficient practice can actually harm your health and productivity. Sitting at your desk for extended periods, especially while consuming food, can expose you to germs and create an unhealthy environment. Moreover, studies indicate that ‘working through’ lunch…

Managing your team’s performance, motivation and wellbeing can be challenging when they’re overstretched and you’re trying to balance this with managing relationships with other teams and producing deliverables. While it can be tempting to explain away the situation as “everyone’s busy”, it’s best to be proactive in taking stock and…

A common challenge leaders experience is having an ambitious team who focus on promotion at every opportunity. For many leaders in this situation, 1:1s can become daunting as the discussion consistently returns to the topic of promotion. It can be tricky to balance the individual’s ambition with the needs of the team…

For technical leaders, career development often feels like a leap into the unknown: moving from technical mastery to the realm of leadership and management. But here’s the truth, planning your career is not optional. It’s the key to driving innovation, shaping change, and building credibility in your field. Fail to…

Do you identify as a perfectionist – or know someone who believes it makes them or their team, more productive? The truth is – it’s often not the success enabler it’s thought to be. In fact it could be causing some pretty serious damage. In this article we take a…