Amazing If

"Don't wait until you have it all figured out to get started. Trust yourself to get on that squiggly path..." 💡 Taking action, even when you don't have everything figured out, opens you up to new experiences and perspectives—what Herminia calls outsight. It's how you build leadership and develop your reputation. ❓What action can you take this week to take you closer to where you want to go? 🎧 Catch up on our Ask the Expert episode with Herminia Ibarra, London Business School professor and author. Link in comments. #SquigglyCareers #CareerQuotes #Outsight

On the podcast this week, Sarah talks about hearing advice from Carolyn McCall that we should "stay in roles a bit longer" because at the top of the learning curve, where we feel confident in our role, is often where we can make the biggest impact. Inspired by this, our theme for the week is how to stay and grow in your role. In a Squiggly Career, growth doesn’t always mean a promotion. Success can also look like growing where you are and enjoying what you do. In the episode, Helen and Sarah dive into three key areas: 🌱 Focusing on your in-role impact 🌱 Growing by growing others 🌱 Practicing your positioning 🎧 Listen to the full episode by subscribing to ‘Squiggly Careers’ available wherever you listen to podcasts. 🎥 Or you can now also watch our conversation on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/edbJEwE8 #SquigglyCareers #CareersDevelopment #CareerGrowth ----- 💡 Listen and learn. Download this week's PodSheet: https://bit.ly/4i3d0Rj467

Does your recruitment process support squiggly careers? It's easy to shortlist people for jobs who seem like an obvious fit - similar titles, experience and qualifications. But it's important not to overlook squiggly candidates who bring: 🌀 Transferrable skills and talent 🌀 the bravery and passion to try something new 🌀 the curiosity to quickly learn. 👈 Swipe for our recommendations on how to have a successful squiggly hiring strategy #SquigglyCareers #CareerDevelopment #RecruitmentIdeas

💡 Coming next week – our new weekly newsletter! We’re excited to launch Squiggly Careers in Action next week! This new weekly newsletter will bring you everything you need to stay inspired and take action in your career. Each edition will include: 🎧 A summary of the podcast episode and links to our weekly PodSheets 🛠️ Practical tools to help you learn and grow 😀 Behind the scenes of squiggly to see what we're working on Subscribe now, and be the first to receive Squiggly Careers in Action when it arrives : https://lnkd.in/e76w2N4f #SquigglyCareers #SquigglyCareersCommunity #CareerDevelopment

Feeling overwhelmed at work? It's something most of us have experienced. By shifting your focus from tasks to outcomes, you can gain clarity, better prioritise, and regain a sense of control. 👈 Swipe for ideas for action to help you reduce overwhelm at work. Listen to the full episode on ‘Squiggly Careers’ available wherever you listen to podcasts 🎧 #SquigglyCareers #CareerDevelopment #Overwhelm ----- 💡Listen and learn. Download this week's PodSheet: https://lnkd.in/emBztVsQ 🧠 Subscribe to PodMail for weekly career motivation: https://bit.ly/sc-podmail

Our Squiggly Careers podcast has hit an incredible milestone—5 million downloads! 🎉 Since launching in 2017, we’ve now released 460+ episodes packed with practical tips, tools, and techniques to help you navigate your career with confidence. We’re so grateful for your support and for being part of this journey. We can’t wait to share the exciting podcast developments we’re progressing to make our squiggly career support even more useful 🌀 #SquigglyCareers #SquigglyCommunity

Feeling overwhelmed is a challenge most of us have experienced. Too many meetings, tasks and requests and too little time, clarity and control can make your work feel unmanageable. This week, we explore three actions to help you reduce overwhelm: ✅ Connecting activities to outcomes ✅ Talk it out ✅ Focus on what makes you feel good Listen to the full episode on ‘Squiggly Careers’ available wherever you listen to podcasts 🎧 #SquigglyCareers #CareerDevelopment #Overwhelm ----- 💡Listen and learn. Download this week's PodSheet: https://lnkd.in/emBztVsQ 🧠 Subscribe to PodMail for weekly career motivation: https://bit.ly/sc-podmail

Did you know Squiggly Careers started on a napkin? 🌀 In 2013, we were reflecting on how our careers had changed since our first jobs. We realised that careers weren’t linear anymore—the career ladder was gone, and in its place was the squiggly career. Sarah thinks in visuals and drew the first squiggle on a napkin to capture the idea. Helen thinks in actions and created a slide to share with people and get feedback. 12 years later, what started as an idea has helped thousands navigate their own squiggly journeys. We continue to learn, grow and improve because of the community that shares our work and gets in touch to help us get better. Thank you for being part of our squiggly journey! #SquigglyCareers #SquigglyCommunity

It’s day five of our Squiggly Career Stage series! Today we’re talking about Career Continuers—people who are rethinking retirement and exploring what a later-life career could look like for them 🌱 By 2050, it is projected that one in six workers will be over the age of 65 (source: OECD) and improving career choices for mid-career and older workers is critical. However, older workers often face age discrimination, a lack of role opportunity, and a loss of self-confidence. Squiggly at this stage needs a lot of extra support. In today’s episode, Sarah and Helen talk to: 🌍 Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, a thought leader on gender and generational balance. 📊 Andrew Aitken Aitken, Economist at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. They share insights and practical ideas to help people at this stage. 👉 Swipe to read or download our Squiggly Careers guide for career continuers where you can also read expert insight's from Lyndsey Simpson, founder of 55/Redefined. 🎧 Listen to the full episode on Squiggly Careers available wherever you listen to podcasts. Please share with anyone you know who would find this useful 👇 #NationalCareersWeek #SquigglyCareers #CareerContinuers