The Career Growth Podcast

L – Leadership What noun [mass noun] the action of leading a group of people or an organization: something one does! different styles of leadership . Note the ACT of leadership the state or position of being a leader: the party prospered under his leadership Example: leadership Southgate.  How Accountable- a leader has to be accountable. He/she must understand that he is to answer for the good and...

Knowledge What Facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject: a thirst for knowledge her considerable knowledge of antiques. Information Skills - the important things that are vital or useful for your job/ relationship Acquired - Journey of learning. Over time we gain information and skills from both Experience or e...

Following from the first interview, the team at Radio JA were keen to have me back on to discuss the current state of financial job market  Among the topics were the differences between Risk Management and Trading and how technology has changed the industry. We wrapped up with an exchange about working internationally.  Kick back have a listen and enjoy.  #finance #career #jobmarket

In this episode we look into Journey . One of the most important parts in life in general as well as career. Is your journey going to plan? What a long and often difficult process of personal change and development: her spiritual journey towards Roman Catholicism I was excited with my character's journey in the film.. Process - indicates a specific way Personal - relates to an individual. Dif...

In this episode we look into Improvement. One of the most important parts in life in general as well as career. Have you set any improvement goals lately? #improvement #coaching #career #motivation

This week we unravel the topic of  honesty. A very important part in life in general as well as career. Hope honest are you with yourself and those around you? What * The quality of being honest: they spoke with convincing honesty about their fears it was not, in all honesty, an auspicious debut. * Being true. True to one self first and foremost (if you don’t believe you, then why should anyone el...

In this Testicular Cancer Awareness Month edition, we unravel the topic of Goals.  What the object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result: he achieved his goal of becoming King of England. The desired outcome of your endeavours.  The focus of your activity. We covered last week.  Required for any area of life regardless of work Example: goal is to work in a particular role...

This week we take a look at: Focus. The What and How thereof.  What * An act of concentrating interest or activity on something: our focus on the customer's requirements. * Concentrating one’s efforts on a particular area. Could be anything:     * Punctuality      * Communication      * Networking/exhibition * Thus honing skills and specific experience * Example - industry level focus (high l...

On the 10th of March, I was contacted by the team at Jamaica FM and was asked to give an interview about career choices, why some go wrong and what can be done to rectify or change career decisions.  Despite having less than two hours notice, I agreed because Jamaica is a country close to my heart for obvious reasons.  Despite some nerves, the interview went reasonably well. So much so that there...

In this episode , we’ll be talking a look at Empowerment. A very powerful state that will put your career or personal situation into overdrive.  What * Authority or power given to someone to do something: individuals are given empowerment to create their own dwellings. * Essentially the freedom to express one’s talent in order to accomplish tasks.      * In addition in a the wider context of an en...

In this episode, we discuss the topic of Distinction.  What is it and why is it important?  D – Distinction, What * Excellence that sets someone or something apart from others: a novelist of distinction. * An element of uniqueness * Similar to a brand - traits that make one stand out * Example - my work place has a distinct advantage due to flexibility, benefits that set it apart.  * Mentor… sets...

This week we take a look at a something that everybody needs should they wish to progress. Equally in personal endeavours as well as in their career.  The subject of this episode: Clarity. The What and Why.   What * The quality of being certain or definite: e.g. it was clarity of purpose that he needed…. Having a clear vision of what you want.  * What is definite?      * Knowing where your headed...

In this episode, we’ll be covering a topic which is often overlooked in the career world.  It’s crucial to have the right mindset in working and business life and to this end, considering oneself as a Brand is a huge help.  Below are the notes I used for the podcast. Take a look and see how you can apply these points to you and your career.  B – Brand,  Belief, Bravery What * brand /brand / ▸  nou...

Accountability - What does it actually mean and how is it actually achieved? In this podcast we’re going to revisit a topic from a couple of years ago.  A – Accountability * Mentoring; YouTube projects; family * Applicable professionally or privately Awareness, Acceptance  What? * noun [mass noun] the fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility:  * Responsibility for your job, your task...