I get a lot of clients talking about wanting to know what there passion is so they can follow it.  I've come to the conclusion that there are a couple of false assumptions around living a passion-filled life, or at least following a career you are passionate about.

Like a good wine your career should be getting better with age.

As we move through life we often lament the loss of our youth.  I mean it's practically encoded genetically that we value youth, vitality and the endless possibilities of our future over the realities of aging, slowing down and having to live with the choices you've already made.

I believe effective communication is everything.  I think that if an individual is able to communicate effectively then there ability to create and access opportunities in life is enhanced.  Their capacity to resolve disputes and negotiate positive outcomes from most situations is almost assured. 

Have you ever been engaged with or by an effective communicator?  You feel like you've been better understood, had an opportunity to state your position or point of view and are crystal clear on the other parties perspective.

Fake it till ya make it baby!!

 Is commitment really necessary to succeed in life? 

Ever noticed that your use of language can create real barriers to communication?

It's pretty well understood that the sort of language you use can really alienate an individual or a group.  That's why we're repeatedly told to communicate in simple language, to avoide technical jargon and to keep it simple. 

Happy Mondays

Authored by Richard Reeves this book epitomises my attitude and approach to career planning and the world of work.

Richard progressively dismantles the traditional atttitudes to work (that's it's the necessary evil in order to get to the weekend) that we've inherited from our Industrial Age ancestors.

One simple way to manage stress

It just occured to me, after a fabulous long weekend here in Brisbane, that managing stress need not be as difficult as many people make it.

Blaze Unlimited, Proudly Supporting National Career Development Week (2 - 8 June)

National Career Development Week encourages Australians to "get a life they love" and pursue a rewarding and enjoyable career. You can see their website here www.ncdw.com.au

As part of this initative Blaze Unlimited is hosting several free events for the community.