“Compassion is the most profitable business skill” – Marie Forleo, Entrepreneur. Key advice about the importance of compassion in life is given moments before a flight takes off. Specifically, it’s hidden in the instructions during the safety demonstration on how to deal with loss of cabin pressure. We’re instructed to apply our own oxygen mask before tending to […]
Being confident and believing in your own self-worth is necessary to achieving your potential – Sheryl Sandberg. Belief is critical to achieving career goals. The first condition that must be in place to getting the next promotion or making that career adjustment is believing that it’s going to happen. On the flip side, one of […]
The capacity to find a measured response to any scenario is key to a thriving career. A measured response is the ability to act in the best possible way in a given situation. A measured response is about responding to an event with poise rather than reacting with haste. It is more likely to produce reason whereas reacting with […]
Of the different reasons why people thrive in their career, focus is emerging as one of the most important. To thrive in your career is to do something you really enjoy. And that brings out the best in you. Achieving that for your career requires focus. And yet we live in a world which arguably […]
The second reason why I see people thriving in their career is their desire to be the best that they can be. What does ‘being the best that you can be’ mean? I believe it’s when your career brings out the best in your skillset and personality, whilst also allowing you to tap into an area of […]
…unconditional commitment. The first reason I see people flourishing in their career is often described as bravery. What I would say is, bravery is a product of it. What inspires brave action is an unconditional commitment to pursuing your desired career path. How is bravery an output of unconditional commitment? People who pursue their desired career […]
In keeping with the review of 2016, Inspo’s 2017 Quarter 1 review is being done with the help of music. This time we go back to the 80’s: “Because there’s something inside so strong”. (Something Inside) So Strong – Labi Siffre When people really explore and pursue their career ambitions and goals, they really go […]
PwC and the Academy Awards. I’m delighted to see that my old employer PwC has been retained by the Academy Awards. PwC’s competitors will undoubtedly have been knocking down doors of the relevant people since the Oscars night. Looking to be the firm to replace PwC. It was a moment of inadvertent adversity that undoubtedly […]
To ring in the New Year, allow me to bring you Inspo’s Soundtrack from 2016: A Year of Growth: a musical round-up to the key takeaways from Inspo’s 2016 to take into 2017. * You’ve got the words to change a nation, but you’re biting your tongue. Emile Sande-Read All About It. When people spoke […]
Instant Gratification Society: We are moving toward a technology-enabled ‘instant gratification’ society. In fact, we probably are already there. Want the latest news? Sign-up for updates and you have it as soon as it breaks. Did someone say food? A few handy clicks and you have a pizza on its way in minutes. Looking for […]