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Beyond the Promotion: Writing Your Nirvana Letter
Dear Reader,
Welcome to this week’s edition of Career Catalyst.
How many of us truly know what we want out of life? Not just in our careers, but in the grander scheme of things—our relationships, lifestyle, health, and personal fulfilment?
In this edition, I describe the simple exercise of writi...
by Stephen McCormac —
Feb 06, 2025
career advice
confidence at work
life goals
nirvana letter
promotion
Mastering Meetings: Be Prepared for 99% of What Can Happen
Dear Reader,
welcome to this week’s edition of Career Catalyst. In this edition I describe how to make sure you can be confident and professional in all meetings you attend.
By following a simple three level process you will be to be ready for 99% of what can happen in a meeting.
But first a tru...
by Stephen McCormac —
Jan 30, 2025
career advice
confidence at work
meeting management
meetings
Are You Sure You Are Going to Get Your Bonus?
It’s confusing to feel both hot and cold at the same time.
Sitting outside the office of the managing partner, waiting for a meeting I had requested to start, I felt cold under the air conditioning hissing from the ceiling—but sweat beaded clammily on my hot hands. Wiping them surreptitiously on ...
by Stephen McCormac —
Jan 23, 2025
bonus
pay
performance
remuneration
salary
One Step to Get Ahead in Your Career
If you want to get ahead in your career the first thing you really need to do is to understand where you are at now in your career. Without fully and objectively comprehending where you are, you won’t have a solid foundation for planning your career and achieving that all important next step.
Ok ...
by Stephen McCormac —
Dec 12, 2024
appraisal
boss
career
promotion
Philosophy in the Workplace: Applying Ancient Wisdom to Modern Careers
Hello there, philosophy enthusiasts! This week, we're diving into an exciting exploration of how ancient wisdom can be applied to modern careers. Get ready to discover how the teachings of the great philosophers can provide valuable insights for navigating the workplace.
Socratic Method in Decisi...
by Stephen McCormac —
Dec 04, 2024
career