In today's episode of The Career Confidence Podcast, I'm talking about the importance of gratitude, even when you hate your job. I know this might seem contradictory at first, why on earth should you be grateful for a job you hate? However, the counterintuitive truth that I have learned from my own personal journey and from coaching hundreds of professionals is that praticign gratitude, even when you hate your job, is a powerful tool that can help you create change in your career. I break...

Have you ever been on the verge of a major career breakthrough, only to find yourself mysteriously getting in your own way? Maybe you've procrastinated on an important project, talked yourself out of applying for an amazing job opportunity, or even talked down your own success in subtle ways you didn't even realize at the time. If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. In today's episode of The Career Confidence Podcast, we unpack self-sabotage, understand its root causes, and most...

Love it or hate it. Linked In is a powerful tool that you can use to develop your career brand. In this episode of The Career Confidence Podcast, I share the 7 types of Linked In posts you can create so that you can become recognised as thought leader in your industry. Episode Mentioned In This Podcast: How to Use Linked In to Build Your Personal Brand About Nicola Semple I help people to build their career confidence and achieve their career goals. You can book a free no-obligation chat...

Human Design is a powerful tool that helps you develop self awareness. It goes beyond standard psychometric tests to consider energy dynamics and decision making processes. In today's episode of The Career Confidence Podcast I share how understanding your human design is a gamechanger that will help you to Align your career choices with your natural energy patternsReduce resistance and frustration in work environmentsFeel empowered and able to work with your innate strengths Learning about...

My observation from hundreds of conversations with clients and potential clients is that too many people rely on their boss to come up with a plan for their career progression. Your boss will play an important role in how your career develops but you can’t rely on them to make it happen for them. In today's episode, I share how you can become the Master or Mistress of Your Own Destiny and take control of your career. About Nicola Semple I help people to build their career confidence and...

Hopefully you are returning after the summer holiday period with a spring in your step, ready for the challenge ahead. The period of September to December can feel like a bit of a pressure cooker as people refocus their efforts to ensure they meet their objectives by the end of the calendar year. Today in The Career Confidence Podcast, I share how you can set boundaries at work so that you don’t burnout by Christmas. About Nicola Semple I help people to build their career confidence and...

Welcome to our Second Chance Summer Sessions, during the month of August, I share with you some of the most popular episodes of the podcast. This gives you the chance to catch up on content that you might have previously missed and also lets me take a break from recording while I head off on my summer holidays.  Today’s episode how you can stop seeking external validation and own your own value. I know this something a lot of people struggle with and I can promise when you can unhook yourself...

Welcome to our Second Chance Summer Sessions, during the month of August, I share with you some of the most popular episodes of the podcast. This gives you the chance to catch up on content that you might have previously missed and also lets me take a break from recording while I head off on my summer holidays. Today’s episode is all about failure. Or more importantly how to get comfortable with failure and how to learn from it. About Nicola Semple I help people to build their career...

From time to time we all get that niggle and wonder whether it’s time to move on from our current role. But how do you know when it’s time to take action? In today's episode of The Career Confidence Podcast, I share the telltale signs that tell you it's time to start your job hunt. About Nicola Semple I help people to build their career confidence and achieve their career goals. You can book a free no-obligation chat about how I can support you to achieve your career...

Have you been considering getting some support to help you achieve your career goals? In today's episode of The Career Confidence Podcast, I share some insights about: What coaching isWhat coaching is notWhy and when you may want to work with a coachThe questions to ask to find the right coach for you About Nicola Semple I help people to build their career confidence and achieve their career goals. You can book a free no-obligation chat about how I can support you to achieve your career...

Do you find yourself overthinking career decisions? Perhaps you spend so much time deliberating what is the right thing to do that you don't actually do anything at all! In today's episode of The Career Confidence Podcast I share how you can stop overthinking and finally take control of your career. About Nicola Semple I help people to build their career confidence and achieve their career goals. You can book a free no-obligation chat about how I can support you to achieve your career...

So many people would rather stick a knitting needle in their eye rather than face up to conflict at work. But in any professional environment where people with diverse personalities, communication styles, and perspectives come together, conflict is inevitable. No matter what level you are in an organisation you must learn how to manage conflict with dignity and grace.  In this episode of The Career Confidence Podcast I share some strategies that you can use to help you manage conflict in the...

Automation and artificial intelligence will undoubtedly impact jobs and the way we work. In fact, Elon Musk has been quoted as saying that ‘AI is going to make paid work redundant’. I'm not entirely convinced by this(!) however in today's episode I share with you the crucial activity you must undertake to futureproof your career in this ever-changing world. About Nicola Semple I help people to build their career confidence and achieve their career goals. You can book a free no-obligation...

I am absolutely delighted to share that The Career Confidence Toolkit: Take Control of Your Career and Fulfil Your Potential is now available to purchase on Amazon. In today's bonus episode of the podcast, I share with you: Who the book is forWhat you can expect from the the Career Confidence ToolkitA sneaky peek at the opening chapter You can buy The Career Confidence Toolkit HERE. About Nicola Semple I help people to build their career confidence and achieve their career goals. You can...

Over the last few months I have been working hard on my upcoming book, The Career Confidence Toolkit: Take Control of Your Career and Fulfil Your Potential. We are now only days away from publication! As I have reached the end of the book writing process, I’ve been reflecting on my lessons learned. I'm sharing them today in The Career Confidence Podcast because they are also VERY relevant when it comes to building your career.  About Nicola Semple I help people to build their career...

Would you feel excited if you were asked to stand up in front of your team tomorrow and present what you are currently working on? Or would you have a sleepless night, dreading what was to come the following day? In today's episode of the The Career Confidnece, I'm talking about presenting with confidence in meetings and formal presentations.  I share: How confidence isn't something you are born with, it's something you can learn.What to do before the event to set yourself up for successWhat...

38% of Brits, or 20 million people, work from home at least some of the time. For many, it has provided the ability to improve productivity and achieve a better work/life balance.  However, one topic that rears it’s head time and time again with my clients is making sure that people that are out of sight are not out of mind. They are concerned about the impact working from home will have on their promotion prospects, payrises and the opportunity to get involved in interesting...

Hands up who likes to fail at things? I know I can’t see you, but I’d like to wager there’s not many of you with your hands up. I used to hate to fail. To be honest, I’m still not overly keen on it but I’m a lot better at it than I used to be. Today I want to share with you how you can keep your fear of failure under control so that it doesn’t hold you back and stop you from making the most of opportunities to do new and exciting things in your career.  About Nicola Semple I help people to...

In this episode of The Career Confidence Podcast, I'm talking about how to build your career support network. In this episode I share: How your career support network is different to but just as important as your professional network.Who you need in your career support network and why they are a vital part of your career success.What you can do to get the support you need in place (and how to think creatively to make it happen) About Nicola Semple I help people to build their career...

Do you ever feel like you are doing a great job but your manager doesn't recognise and appreciate the value that you bring? It’s the responsibility of the managers and the leaders in a team to recognise the contribution each person makes. But the reality is that when people are busy, they can often forget to take the time to recognise and celebrate the efforts of others. In today's episode of The Career Confidence Podcast I share tips on how you can get senior people to notice you and...

Does any of this sound familiar? You believe that others have an inflated view of your skills and that you’ve got where you are by fooling other people.You have an intense fear of being found out and that people will realise that you're not as good at your job as they think you are.You attribute success to factors outside of your own talents and say things like “we were lucky things went so smoothly” or “it was good timing”. If so, you need to listen to this week's episode of The Career...

You can have mentors to guide you, line managers to champion you, and team members to help you deliver your objectives, but at the end of the day, the future direction of your career is YOUR responsibility. And yet so many people don’t take that responsibility.  In this episode of The Career Confidence Podcast, I share insights into how you can take charge of your professional journey. Specifically: Building your self-awareness so that you know yourself, your strengths and your...

Resenteeism - it's the new career buzzword in town! it describes when an employee stays in a job they don't enjoy because they are worried about economic uncertainty or there is a lack of better options. This leads to resentment and feeling disengaged and unhappy at work. It might be a new word but it's not a new concept. Have you ever felt that way? In this episode I share: Why resenteeism is prevalent in the current job market. How you know it's time to cut your losses and leave an...

When it comes to setting career goals, most people start in the wrong place. They sit down with a blank piece of paper and try to squeeze out a list of things they think they 'should' be doing over the next year. The result is that the goals remain some words on a bit of paper that have no real meaning and you certainly don't take any action towards achieving them.  In this episode of The Career Confidence Podcast, I share a different approach to gaol setting. I talk about: The power of...