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True Success

Don't get stuck in that loop of constantly questioning if the trade-offs are worth it

Resilience is a Skill You Build Every Day

Like any skill, resilience can be strengthened over time

3 Pillars to a Long and Successful Career

Expect to have a long career. Now figure out how to build a successful and fulfilling one.

The Secret to Managing Up

You can't choose your boss

Spending Time Alone is Not a Luxury

We're worth these moments of solitude no matter how busy we are

Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

Comparing yourself is neither helpful nor important. Always look at the bigger picture.

Perception is Reality

Being a leader is like standing in the spotlight all the time

Write Your Next Chapter

The freedom to do whatever you want sounds like a dream come true. But being able to write your next chapter is surprisingly hard and confusing for most of us.

Don’t be that Frog in Boiling Water

Can too much resilience desensitise us to bad situations?

Do You Know Your Leadership Blindspots?

Every one of us has leadership blindspots. Do you know yours?

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- Oct 06, 2015
- BY Margot Andersen
One Year On
When reflecting on the first year of life of The Career Diplomat, there are parallels in the lessons I learned with how we approach our careers.
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- BY Carol Yang
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All of us are born with innate strengths and talents. Some people believe that these basic qualities are fixed traits and that our success in life is determined by the level of intelligence and talent we’ve been blessed with at birth. There is new learning however, that proves otherwise.
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- BY Carol Yang
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- Mar 10, 2021
- BY Carol Yang
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- Oct 22, 2020
- BY Carol Yang
Don’t Let Your Identity Be Defined by Your Career
By taking these small intentional steps we can have a successful and meaningful career while still remaining anchored in our sense of self.
- Oct 07, 2020
- BY Carol Yang
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Is your manager making your life a living nightmare? Use these tips to start managing up.

- Oct 07, 2015
- BY Margot
One Year On
Thanks Jeanette - so pleased...
- Oct 07, 2015
- BY Jeanette
One Year On
Fantastic article Margot. I...
- Jan 01, 2015
- BY Carol Yang
The Power of a “Growth” Mindset
Thank you Kate. Glad you...