We all start new endeavours full of enthusiasm, energy and positive attitude. Confident that we have the skills, the knowledge and the ability to make it happen. At the start, there is little to hold us back. With time, these feelings lessen. Problems arise, people...

It seems that there is a growing tendency for technical careers to stall. Worse than that, as they start to falter, the typical responses tend to make matters worse. One individual I spoke with had noticed his career slowing down over the last 3-4 years. His level of...

Several clients have recently been talking to me about preparing for their annual review. It seems to be getting earlier every year, and is as sensitive as ever. The annual clash of expectations, perceptions and rewards, or lack of them. And, the time the politics...

How to reach your tipping point, beyond which, life becomes so much easier. This is important. Tipping points usually arrive just after your darkest hour, when all seemed lost, hopeless. I don’t wish to be overly dramatic, but it is true. Although, it is also possible...

In my research into what it will take to become exceptional in the large organisations of tomorrow I talk to a lot of people. I’d like to highlight two recent calls that illustrate some vitally important differences between those who are on the move, and those who are...

You may be able to run, but you can’t hide… …from one uncomfortable, unpalatable truth. Right now, you may be struggling with the politics: Annoyed that people can’t look at the bigger picture. Ignoring your suggestions and ideas, failing to realise how they could...