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My career feels like a polygamous marriage.
“ My career feels like a polygamous marriage. I am committed, I show up, I contribute, but I receive no recognition. My voice in meetings...

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Polymath in Motion: Crafting a Career Pathway.
Polymathic brilliance deserves recognition and support. As a careers coach, one of the frequently asked questions I get is: "I am good...

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Rebuilding Your Career after Caregiving responsibilties shift
Rebuilding Your Career After Caregiving: Ten Empowering Steps The end of a caregiving chapter often brings a mix of emotions,...

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How to Navigate Career Challenges
" "Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life" - J.K. Rowling At some point in your professional life, you might...

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Breaking Through the Barriers: From Rejection to Results by Bridget Badoe-McQuick
" It is not the load that breaks you down, it is the way you carry it". Lena Horne After leaving a full-time job in January to start my...
Bridget Badoe - McQuick
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The Power of Belonging in the Workplace: How feeling valued impacts Your Career
During a recent conversation, a professional shared with me her feelings about her work environment. Her words. “I am silenced at work...

Calabash Coach
4 min read


Embracing Leadership: A Personal Journey and Practical Tips for Transitioning - Patrick Elliott
Leadership is about ambition, growth, learning, and resilience. Some people are born leaders, with the personality, ambition, and...
Patrick Elliott
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Navigating Job Interview Feedback
Receiving unhelpful job interview feedback is a common experience for many job seekers. It's discouraging when candidates put in time,...

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Planning your Leadership Journey
Being part of the leadership team in any organisation is an accolade many people aspire to. This position comes with responsibilities and...

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My Networking journey -Decemeber 2024
" When I started my career, I viewed networking as an activity CEOs engaged in to promote their organisations. As a result, I did not...

Calabash Coach
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The Career Road Map - December 2024
This career road map is a comprehensive guide to navigating your career transition in the New Year. Whether you are seeking a new role, a...

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Career Road Map: Reflect, Reset, and Plan Your Next Step. Week 6, December 29, 2024.
" Never get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life." — Dolly Parton. Welcome to the final week of the Career Road Map...

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Career Road Map: Reflect, Reset, and Plan Your Next Step. Week 5, December 22, 2024.
"Your brand is what people say about you when you’re not in the room." — Jeff Bezos Welcome to Week 5 of our six-weeks challenge. To...

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Career Road Map: Reflect, Reset, and Plan Your Next Step. Week 4, December 15, 2024.
Connect and Spread just like the Ivy. Welcome to Week 4 of our six-weeks challenge. I would like to extend my thanks to all my readers...

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Career Roadmap: Reflect, Reset, and Plan Your Next Step - Week 3, December 8, 2024.
Welcome to week 3 of your Career Raod Map; it's all about Feedback. Aligned with the Career Road Map's framework, this week's activity...

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Career Road Map, Reflect, Reset, and Plan your Next Step
This Career Roadmap is a comprehensive guide to navigating your career transition in the New Year. Whether you seeking a new role, a...

Calabash Coach
2 min read
Exploring the Emotions of Black History Month: Pride, Sadness, and Excitement
October is one of my favourite months because it's Black History Month. Akyaaba Addai-Sebo, a Ghanaian immigrant started Black History...

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Empowering Narratives: Career Stories for Black History Month, October 2024
This year, I decided to do something different. I have compiled career stories from a diverse range of professionals to help inspire...

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Crack the Competency Code - Identify, Improve, and prepare for excellence
Competencies encompass the skills, behaviour, and knowledge required for a role. As an example, the competencies for a senior management...

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Enhance Your Professional Network with These Three Challenging Activities
These activities can help you expand and enhance your network. 1. Join a new online community aligned with your next career...

Calabash Coach
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