As one approaches Christmas time we often contemplate what gifts we’ll give others, what gifts we’d like to receive from others and what gifts we definitely do not want to receive. In a similar vein, career-wise, we might have our secret wish for a promotion or a new job, but we definitely don’t want Read More
Author: Brian Horan
In your 20s? Read on … “How to Avoid the Quarter-Life Crisis”
I was recently approached by a University of Wollongong Journalism student reporter from UOWTV. She was compiling a story on the rise of the ‘Quarter-Life Crisis’. Note: this is not the ‘Mid-Life Crisis’; commonly occurring during the ages of 40-50 years. This period of crisis occurs in the 20s! According to the classification sent to Read More
Community Growth Principles
In the middle ages, during their harvesting season, it was the custom of a small farming community, to leave an untouched band of crops in the corners of their fields. This was so that those less fortunate in their community might be able to come and take what they needed. The food was greatly appreciated Read More
Careers Are Like Annual Holidays
The way we plan our annual holiday can often have parallels to the way we approach our career path. We all have a different approach as to how we relate to both ‘journeys’. Each method has advantages and consequences – can you pick out what they are? Some people plan their holidays in minute detail; Read More
Duck Pond Career Wisdom
As the young man glanced across the large, deep duck pond, a treasure glistening in the sunlight caught his attention on the other side. The magnetism of capturing a glimpse of this treasure welled up within him, directing his attention across the waters. The only problem was that he didn’t know how he’d make it Read More
Teenager: Here are Ten Ways to Prepare Yourself for Life After-School
1. Obtain the best possible careers guidance assessments to assist you with accurate vocational analysis and planning. * If your High School Careers Adviser does not provide it, seek a private careers counselling service, e.g., eCareers Academy. 2. Be aware of your innate gifts * Innate gifts are what you do naturally, easily Read More
The Power Of Creative Career Planning
“On the seventh day, God rested and enjoyed His creation. Well, if it’s good enough for God to enjoy a full day off after working six days, then maybe it’s also good enough for us!” hypothesized an excited preacher one Sunday. When it comes to universal principles that work professionally and personally, this could be Read More
A Working Gap Year!?
The concept of a Gap Year is becoming increasingly popular with students. It’s usually a year off between secondary and tertiary education. Students usually want a break from academic pressures before committing to more study. It can include a volunteering contribution to an environmentally- or charity-based organisation, backpacking through Europe or working in a Canadian Read More
The Winds Of Career Change
Apparently a good yachting captain can look ahead and interpret an approaching wind change. S/he will then ready the crew to adjust the sails so as to pick up the impending change in wind direction. If this man oeuvre is not implemented the yachts’ speed will be impeded, either by sailing against the wind or Read More
Friends Can Either Help You Sail To Your Destination Or Sink Your Boat
A famous proverb states: “The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” (Proverbs 12:18) There is a story from Asia about two crabs in a bucket. It goes something like this: “…if you place a crab in a bucket by itself it can easily crawl up the sides of Read More