How to master the art of self-promotion
Publication: Career Leap | communication | personal brand
Thanks to CEOWorld Magazine, in this article Michelle shares how mastering the art of self-promotion is crucial in today’s competitive job market. In today’s competitive job market and ever-changing workplaces, mastering the art of self-promotion is crucial, yet it’s a delicate balance. Promote yourself too much, and you risk coming across as arrogant and alienating […]
She Defined: How to evaluate if a career leap is right for you
Publication: Career Leap | decision making | strategy
Published in She Defined, Michelle discusses how to evaluate if your career leap is right for you. Career leaps come in many forms. You can leap across functional roles, occupations, industries, levels and geographic zones, or a combination of all of these. The greater the mix, the higher the complexity. Career leaps take planning, dedication […]
Five key factors when deciding what’s next?
Publication: Career Leap | careers | decision making
Careers have twists and turns, ups and downs, and many unexpected chances and challenges. If someone had asked me to map out my career when I was in my early 20s, I would never have envisaged it unfolding as it has: multiple roles, companies, geographies and professions. As a serial career leaper, the root causes of my […]
Chief of Staff: How to get back on track
Publication: Career Leap | progress | strategy
In the past, taking time out from your career was seen as a derailer but now – with some planning and focus – it can be real asset. Michelle explains more in this article for Chief of Staff. There are many reasons people take a career break, whether it be raising a child, caring for […]
CEOWorld Magazine: Switching careers? 6 tips on how to leap into a new industry
Publication: Career Leap | goals | workplace
In this article for CEOWorld Magazine, Michelle shares six tips on how to change industries. There’s an industry you’ve always wanted to work in, and you’ve got skills and capability, but your experience is in a different sector. You might think it’s impossible to break into that other industry. It’s not. Whether you’ve identified the […]
She Defined: 8 tips for making a successful career change
Publication: Career Leap | careers | decision making
Thanks to She Defined for the opportunity for Michelle to share thoughts and ideas about how to shift your career as we head into the new financial year. You’re not ready for retirement and are seeking a more flexible job that better aligns with your values, or you want to return to work after time […]
The House of Wellness: How to network like a champ – even if you’re an introvert
Publication: Career Leap | careers | network | Success
Thank you to Andrea Beattie and The House of Wellness for inviting Michelle to share her thoughts on networking and how it’s crucial to land your next job. For some, networking seems effortless. For others, it’s downright daunting. So, how do you stop being a wallflower and find the courage to start working the room? […]
New Idea: How can I change careers later in life?
Publication: Career Leap | careers | Success
Thanks to the team at New Idea, Michelle suggests ways you can change careers later in life and the skills required to land a new job. After working in a bank for 40 years, in 2020, Joanne Alderton decided she needed a change. “But I thought at my age, I can’t get a job anywhere […]
Leader’s Digest: Navigating The Concept of Overqualified When Job Seeking and Hiring
Publication: Career Leap | organisations | workplace
Thanks to Leader’s Digest, in this article Michelle shares her ideas of navigating the concept of being ‘overqualified’ when seeking a new job or when hiring a new person for the team. You have the skills and capability for the role and nail the interview. Continue reading.
Q Magazine: It’s time to quit
Publication: Career Leap | careers | happiness
Thanks to Q Magazine, here are Michelle’s insights on when it’s time to quit your job and how to do it gracefully. Working is a part of life and offers benefits beyond the regular paycheck. Research shows the positive impacts on people’s health and well-being and can provide an increased sense of purpose and accomplishment […]