We all know the importance of learning. Particularly in the education space where we work, continuous growth and learning is vitally important. This is not only seen as beneficial for the knowledge gained, but also for the skill of being able to evolve and adapt in an environment that is always changing. What we don’t […]
Which of these fears is blocking your career development?
We all have fears that hold us back in all aspects of our lives. Our career is no different. So, the question is, which fears might be blocking your career development? In this enlightening TED Talk, Ruth Soukup shares 7 fear archetypes which may help in understanding your fear profile and what may be holding […]
Complexity is the key to personal growth – and comfort can ruin you!
In this illuminating TED Talk Bill Eckstrom, introduces the idea of ‘growth rings’ and shows that ‘complexity’ is the key to growth. After getting fired from his job, Bill came to the realisation that, “what makes you comfortable will ruin you, and only in a state of discomfort can you continually grow”. The growth rings highlighted in […]
The things successful people DON’T do in their 30s
A recent Business Insider article featured in the AFR titled ‘Things Successful People Don’t Do In Their Thirties’. Being almost twice the target audience age I didn’t pay much attention…. until I glanced at number 3. Number 3 prompted a closer review of the article – and the thought of passing it to my children. […]
Technology skills you’ll need to survive in 2018
Nothing seems to categorise a person as ‘old-school’ more than an inability to keep abreast of technology. As a recruiter I see this at both ends of the age spectrum: 20-somethings who have not kept up with their learning re technology since completing formal study just a few years ago. Their regular use of technology […]
