Early in your career, saying ‘yes’ feels like the obvious path to success. A manager asks if you can take on another project. ‘Yes’. A colleague needs help preparing for an important presentation. ‘Yes’. A cross-functional team is looking for volunteers. ‘Yes’. For a period of time, this strategy works. Saying yes allows you to […]
During my time in consulting, I was consistently a top performer. Every annual review reinforced a clear trajectory. I was progressing, recognized, and on track. Until one project changed everything. After my manager delivered the feedback, I hung up the call and just sat there. I felt shocked, angry, and deeply unsettled. Twelve weeks of […]
Every graduate is aware that now, more than ever, the job market is highly competitive. An increasing number of young people going to university combined with AI-related job cuts means fewer and fewer roles are available for a sea of qualified, capable and highly motivated grads. Having any kind of competitive advantage is more valuable […]