Psychometric strengths assessments are widely used in career development but it may not be clear which one would be most useful for you if you’re seeking to make changes to your career. This article looks at two tools that measure ‘strengths’: CliftonStrengths® and the VIA Survey of Character Strengths. It explains their origins, similarities and differences, and when and how they might be used in career coaching.
Practical strategies for dealing with burnout from Dr Jacinta M. Jiménez. Read a review of her book “The Burnout Fix”.
A lot of people are finding themselves out of work and are feeling uncertain about the future. They haven’t had to seek work for a long time and, to make matters worse, they’ve lost their confidence. How can their confidence be restored?
Volunteering is one of the best ways to test out career ideas. It enables you to build up skills, knowledge and experience within a sector that you may be unfamiliar with. It boosts career wellbeing. But it is also one of the best ways to boost overall wellbeing.
The emotional rollercoaster that we’re all on because of the Coronavirus made me think of some models of change which can help one make sense of and deal with significant transition.
Working from home takes a bit of getting used to. Some people love it, others hate it. This is what I’ve learned over the last few years of home-based working.