Gautrey Unleashed

Getting Left Behind?

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Even if you don’t view your contemporaries as competition, when they seem to be making faster progress in their careers, you have to ask, “Why?”

What is it that they have got that you don’t? What are they doing that you are not doing?

Often, this is puzzling, especially when they appear to have similar (or less) intellect, experience and skill. Read More

Worrying, and other nasty little habits

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Worrying is one of those nasty little habits that are so common, like biting your nails. Unlike biting your nails though, worrying can have far greater consequences for you, your career and your life. Of course, worrying is about preparing for a future that may happen. Being ready should the worst happen. That's prudent. Read More

Recovering Introvert

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The biggest problem with introverts is that they identify with being an introvert.

They say: 

  • “Oh, I’m an introvert which makes networking uncomfortable.”
  • “I can’t do all this small talk.”
  • “I feel awkward because I’m so shy.”

And many similar things that serve only one purpose, even if they don’t realise it. Read More

Audit Your Reputation

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Everyone has a reputation, everyone.

A reputation is simply what other people expect of you. 

What do people expect of you?

Unless you’ve put development focus on your reputation, chances are high that their expectations will be diverse, with different people expecting slightly different things.

Few businesses survive by confusing their customers. Businesses want to stand for something in the minds of their customers, and they spend millions building their reputations and brands.

Assuming you’re good at your job, fairly consistent in your work, most of these expectations will be positive - they’ll have a generally good impression of you.

But that is lame.  Read More

Conflicting Agendas: You vs. Your Boss

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It would be reasonable to assume that you and your boss have the same agenda, when it comes to you work. However, your priorities may well be different.

Here’s a quick test you can do.

Quick as you can, jot down the top 3-5 items on your agenda. Make sure to write them down in priority order. Which is most important?

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Post-Pandemic Reputation Building

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Whatever your views on the current global crisis, all things must come to an end. How the end affects you, and what comes after, to a large extent, is up to you. You can write your own story, far more than you may realise.

However, one thing I can promise you, is that having a rock-solid reputation will help you make the best of what is to come, for seven main reasons. Read More

What? Another New Boss?

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Bosses come and go, and with increasing frequency.

One of my clients is getting ready for their first meeting (interview?) and another is preparing for a potential departure, so I thought it worth sharing a few thoughts on this topic.

There are three things to think through in this situation… Read More

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