In the latest Mapscaping podcast for the geospatial community, Daniel and I had great fun talking about mid-careers! In this episode we cover: š Job-crafting and leaning into new areasš Being intentional vs experimentingš Using your transferrable skills to grow and evolveš Promoting and marketing your ideasš Qualificationsš Career breaksš Portfolio careersš Going from sideContinue reading “Mid-career change: new Mapscaping podcast”
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What’s happening at work
Here are some quotes from one of the best podcasts Iāve listened to this year: āYou’re not a high performer unless you help others succeed.ā āDedication is not the hours you put in but the commitments you keep.ā āWhen leaders set personal boundaries itās called balance, but when employees do the same itās called quietContinue reading “What’s happening at work”
What I learned running a LEGO Serious Play workshop
(This article was originally posted on my LinkedIn blog in 2018, now reposting here with updated links as it is still relevant to my general experiential approach to group facilitation and team coaching. It shares many lessons that are useful for anyone interested in creative and interactive workshops.) Recently I ran a series of innovationContinue reading “What I learned running a LEGO Serious Play workshop”
Simple truths, big breakthroughs
Success means different things to different people. And the biggest breakthroughs can come from small things hiding in plain sight. Recently I reconnected with several former coaching clients with whom I had worked a couple of years ago. It was inspiring to hear their tales of transformation and success. (As a coach, it makes itContinue reading “Simple truths, big breakthroughs”
Being a mentor at Geovation
It was a bit disconcerting scrolling through LinkedIn and stumbling across a large portrait of my own face in the timeline. But the shock was brief, as it was the good people at Geovation (an incubator for geospatial technology start-ups) who had just posted an interview with me. If you don’t know Geovation, check themContinue reading “Being a mentor at Geovation”
Adventures
Today is 3 weeks since I broke my wrist on Dartmoor, hiking solo to a secluded swimming spot. I believe that life is for living, and a broken arm is a small price to pay for a lifetime of outdoor adventure. Although painful, and having to work at reduced capacity, I have since felt moreContinue reading “Adventures”
I asked 50 geospatial leaders about success. Hereās their advice
Over the past few weeks, Iāve been contacting leaders around the geospatial industry to find out what they believe it takes to be successful. This is to help inspire postgraduate students on a business and leadership training programme Iām delivering at two UK universities. So I asked ca. 50 leaders in my network one simpleContinue reading “I asked 50 geospatial leaders about success. Hereās their advice”
The magic of turning off the music
Last year, one of the most moving moments on British TV happened on celebrity talent show, Strictly Come Dancing. Itās not a show I normally watch but, like millions of others, I couldnāt help but feel moved. Rose Ayling-Ellis was the first deaf contestant on the show. How does a deaf person dance to musicContinue reading “The magic of turning off the music”
Age vs. Attitude
Two weeks ago, in Hawaii, Kelly Slater won the Billabong Pro Pipeline contest, one of the worldās top surfing events. Heās 50 years old. As a surfer myself, I can truly appreciate the magnitude of this achievement. Itās as if a pensioner had just won Wimbledon or climbed Everest. For context, Slaterās co-finalist was theContinue reading “Age vs. Attitude”
Sabbaticals
I notice more people taking sabbaticals from work. I also notice that some people feel guilty about it. Only this morning I spoke to someone who said her sabbatical is a “privilege” and her tone of voice sounded embarrassed. It’s true that not everyone can afford to take a sabbatical, but if you are inContinue reading “Sabbaticals”
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