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2/6/2023
12 : 24

Why I'm leaving Substack.

Pulling the trigger on my (long-awaited) decision to leave Substack and what it means for The Ask and its readers. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
1/25/2023
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How to figure out what to do next in your career

Don't stay stuck in indecision for another year. This January, use our ten-step guide to take action towards career clarity. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
1/20/2023
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What would make you happy in your career this year?

A framework for figuring out where you need to make changes in your career to be happier in 2023. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
12/28/2022
12 : 14

2022 In Review

A public reflection & annual review from another year running The Ask®. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
12/16/2022
9 : 25

Can certain personal traits make you more likely to succeed in entrepreneurship?

A low down of the seven top traits I've observed in successful entrepreneurs. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
11/30/2022
18 : 34

How to plan your year ahead (through career uncertainty)

While entrepreneurial professionals are no strangers to uncertainty, the outlook for 2023 brings even more question marks. Plus a bonus guide to planning your year ahead. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
11/16/2022
13 : 24

Can you have more than one professional identity?

Exploring the third option in the 'Generalist' v 'Specialist' debate: The Hybrid professional. An interview with Dr Sarabeth Berk. Part 2 of 2. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
11/2/2022
13 : 44

Is it better to be a Generalist or Specialist in your Career?

Exploring the swathes of research and advice on the topic in a bid to get to the bottom of a long-held debate. Part 1 of 2. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
10/19/2022
16 : 4

How to commit and follow through on your career and business goals (continued)

Overcoming the focus and execution challenges that sit between you and your biggest goals. Part 2 of a 2-part series. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
10/5/2022
13 : 34

How to commit and follow through on your career and business goals

An essay on finding the necessary conviction to pursue what you SAY you most want in your career and relentlessly execute upon it. Part 1 of a 2 part series. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
9/21/2022
12 : 44

What makes a career ‘entrepreneurial’?

I explain what I mean by coaching people pursuing 'entrepreneurial careers' along with some frameworks for climbing a different career ladder. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
9/7/2022
12 : 34

How to carve a career path on your own terms

When embarking on an unchartered career path you are taking the road less travelled (risk) for a greater sense of fulfilment (reward). Use these 6 steps to get the process right. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
8/24/2022
12 : 24

What comes first, your personal or company brand?

A joint newsletter post ft. Tejaswi Gautam of Future of Work, Future of You on the power of investing in your personal brand to ensure you futureproof your career. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
8/12/2022
3 : 5

Are you being a Practical Creator? In response to the viral essay by Laurence Yeo

Coaching people in entrepreneurial careers gives me a perspective on the essay 'The Arc of The Practical Creator' to share with you today. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
7/27/2022
13 : 34

How to find more clarity in your work

If you are feeling unclear in your professional path then know that you are not alone. My guidance for reclaiming a sense of alignment. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
7/14/2022
10 : 44

How to get back up again after you fall in entrepreneurship

When you're taking risks, dreaming big and going for gold... you won't always reach the stars. Here's how to pick yourself up again after a fall. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
6/22/2022
15 : 54

How to make more money and beat your money worries

Let's be real... building an early-stage business brings all manner of money worries. Here are four approaches to help you quell those doubts and ultimately, make more of it. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
6/1/2022
9 : 24

What are the signs you are sabotaging your new business?

Part 2 of 2 on the common hurdles new founders face (a lack of time, money, confidence and focus). ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
5/18/2022
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What is stopping you from starting your new idea or business?

Part 1 of 2 as we explore the common hurdles new founders face in their lack of time, money, confidence and focus. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
5/4/2022
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Why purpose matters in entrepreneurship (and how to find yours)

Are you putting purpose front and centre as you build your business? Here's why you need to and how to do it. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌