by Roberta Balagopal, Career Consultant It’s pretty common to feel lost at some point in your career, and it’s also pretty unsettling. Our careers are a big part of our identities, and our place in society. In that...
Read Moreby Vinod Balagopal, Social Psychologist and Career Counsellor When I ask clients to tell me how they feel they frequently tell me what they think instead. So I asked them to poke themselves. Actually physically poke. Then I ask...
Read Moreby Roberta Balagopal, Career Consultant As you can probably guess, the answer is “it depends.” In part, it depends on your circumstances, particularly whether it is actually possible for you to quit and be without an...
Read MoreAbout the course This programme is designed to increase awareness of why we like (or dislike) facets of our work, and how our preferences are shaped and acted upon. Using techniques from cognitive behavioral psychology,...
Read MoreWhat is burnout? Burnout is fatigue, cynicism, and professional inefficacy that comes with work-related stress. Research from a 2014 study suggests at least three different subtypes of burnout. Each type relates to different...
Read MoreAbout the course This programme covers the challenges faced in the transition from team member to leader, with practical examples and strategies for understanding your new role and getting the most out of your teams. Over a...
Read MoreEditor’s note: The following is a testimonial from one of our clients. Our thanks to her for this thoughtful commentary, and for her permission to share it. I was at a career crossroad last year and experienced burnout...
Read MoreDo you conduct career talks for groups? Yes. Many of our services are suitable for groups, while some are better suited to one-on-one sessions. On request, we conduct a free 15-minute introduction to career counselling as part...
Read MoreDo you have a video service? Yes, an on-line platform can be used for: Career Search, including Employment Consultation Coaching Career Counselling Sessions are conducted via a video chat service. A desktop or a laptop computer...
Read MoreWhat is a career counsellor, career coach or life coach? Career counsellors are professionals who are part counsellor and part information provider. They facilitate a process where the individual’s awareness is raised as they...
Read MoreWhen does a career crisis happen? Are there symptoms? It happens at different periods in a person’s life. We have mapped out 3 crisis periods that an individual undergoes, while in the workforce. The 1st is a quarter (career)...
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