A question I often get asked, being in a senior leadership position, is “How can I get promoted?” Reading between the lines, the time frame that is requested is often … – like the next day. There is no silver-bullet…
How to ace that job interview
You may have taken up the Chief Money Man’s recommendations and tips on how to write a C-Suite CV and thanks to a well-crafted document, you’ve just landed an interview for your dream job. Well done! You successfully opened the…
10 signs that mean you should (probably) quit your job
We all have bad days at work. You know, those days when the first meeting of the day goes on and on and on. When your boss comes by and tells you that you didn’t do something right, when you…
Strong hand, gentle grip: the conundrum of the CFO
“There are times when I am so unlike myself that I might be taken for someone else of an entirely opposite character.” ― Jean-Jacques Rousseau Authentic leadership. Be yourself. Be a role model. Have a purpose. Work for your employees. Inspire…
Changing places: when changing jobs becomes a hobby.
Changing jobs now-days seems about as common as changing your toothbrush. Depending on your dental hygiene, that can mean some pretty quick changes. According to Forbes, 21% of Millennials in 2016 switched jobs, compared to roughly 7% of gen Xers and other…
7 simple steps to great leadership
“The best leader is one whose existence is barely known by the people.” – Lao Tzu How do you perceive and embody leadership? Nelson Mandela said, “A leader. . .is like a shepherd. He stays behind the flock, letting the most nimble…
How to write a C-Suite CV in 5 easy steps
Most of the articles on this site have been focused on was to get ahead in your career, get a promotion, make money and build a portfolio. I’ve talked about diversification, managing the short term while looking to the long…
Got a toxic boss? Here’s how you handle that.
People don’t leave companies, they leave people. Most of us have had the experience of working for wonderful leaders. I’m not talking about the charismatic or visionary leaders, but the nice people. The ones that took an interest in…
5 essential steps to addressing failure and turning it into future success
This is a guest post I wrote that was featured on Rockstar Finance. I’ve failed at work. Many times. Definitely more times than I’ve been able to keep track of. However, ask me to walk you through my failures and…
5 things you need to do to be a top performer (and enjoy your early retirement)
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you’ll have noticed that I focus on sharing insights on how you can improve your career outlook by applying various techniques I’ve learnt over time and which helped me accelerate my…
