Are you struggling with a stagnant career? Are you looking for new ways to kick start that business venture you have been dreaming of? Are you sick of tired of being sick and tired? If you answered yes to any of the above, it’s time to look at what it takes to become empowered...Read More

Are you someone who is flexible and open to many types of opportunities or someone who is specific and knows exactly what your next career challenge will entail? Working with individuals who know exactly what direction they want their career to take is far easier than working with individuals who are flexible or unsure. We...Read More

“I’ve got a job interview tomorrow!” Sarah looked excited as she whispered this juicy bit of news to Philip, her colleague of three years, as they waited at the counter for their morning coffees. “But don’t tell anyone!” She put her finger to her lips to make her point. “Don’t worry” he assured her, “your...Read More

By Simon North, Founder of Position Ignition and the Career Ignition Club There are times in our life and career when getting to know ourselves better becomes the Holy Grail. We know that it’s important to know ourselves and we know our level of self-knowledge correlates with our emotional intelligence. What are the things that...Read More

Personal brand is based on an authentic expression of who you are, amplified within a given context. In business it’s the combination of what you uniquely bring, presented in a way that chimes with the needs of your customer. Personal branding is a marketing concept. First coined by Tom Peters in1997, it has come about...Read More

How to avoid being stuck in a conversation As professional women, we’ve all been there haven’t we? You’re at a social function, a networking event, a business conference and your intention is to circulate, meet new people, catch up with colleagues and friends – and then it happens.  You get stuck. What started off as...Read More

Tomorrow’s leaders are studying today at the best business schools in the world. These institutions don’t just give their students exposure to the thoughts and practices of great economists and captains of industry, they also provide hands-on training that essentially launch viable businesses before graduation day. Let’s take a look at some of the top...Read More

Have you ever been in the position when you have seen the perfect job only to be put off applying after reading the requirements for the role? Research informs us that when looking for new job opportunities women will only generally apply if they match at least 80% of the job requirements whereas men will...Read More

Are you too busy doing what you do, to notice your value? Isn’t it often the first thing we say when someone compliments or comments on something we’re good at or something we find easy – “oh, it was nothing, I always do it like this” or “oh, I’ve been doing this for years, it’s...Read More

By Simon North, Founder of Position Ignition and the Career Ignition Club. He is also the author of How to Get the Job You Want eBook. Tim Gallwey, the former tennis pro who’s considered to be one of the founders of the modern day coaching movement believes performance = potential – interference. We can think...Read More