Skill & Will - Career and High-Performance Coaching

19/05/2022

How did you fare this week?

14/05/2022

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.

14/05/2022

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.

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...

20/04/2022

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/

There are 459 Graduate Jobs and Graduate Programs open across Australia. Apply today or add employer alerts for your future career.

02/02/2022

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.

Use this guide to standout from the crowd and land the role you want.

29/10/2021

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/

A staggering 85% of workers are not engaged in their work. I count myself lucky to...

24/10/2021

4 Practical Tips for Helping Your Child Through Exams

In 2021, varying degrees of COVID-19 lockdowns have added an extra stress layer for everyone, not least students feeling disconnected from their friends and schools. The following four strategies will help you support your children through the coming weeks of year 12 exams.

https://theconversation.com/40-of-year-12s-suffer-high-anxiety-at-exam-time-heres-what-parents-can-do-to-help-170211?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Latest%20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20October%2025%202021%20-%202095920707&utm_content=Latest%20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20October%2025%202021%20-%202095920707+CID_ea1ebb385637498ff392f13981c7aeac&utm_source=campaign_monitor&utm_term=40%20of%20year%2012s%20suffer%20high%20anxiety%20At%20exam%20time%20heres%20what%20parents%20can%20do%20to%20help

Parents can support their children through the coming weeks of year 12 exams by using four strategies.

27/09/2021

I get a lot of questions from students about resumes and cover letters. While I don't offer writing these as a service, I provide information, like in the HBR article below, to increase your chance of getting an interview. Do you agree with the 5 Pro tips? Let me know.
https://lnkd.in/gUNbQF4N

Five ways to catch a recruiter’s attention.