Simon Hogg’s Post

I’m not the best swimmer. And you’re not the best job hunter. Neither of those are problems, but WE can make these things become problems if we think about them too much. If we think about how we’re IMperfect too much and how we’re NOT where we want to be…. We will be become depressed, lose hope, and most likely GIVE UP. If you look at me swimming you can see me struggling and I even wasn’t swimming straight 🤦🏾♂️ And as I got toward the end I KEPT LOOKING IN FRONT OF ME and every time I looked up— the end of the pool looked REALLY far and that almost made me STOP. Do you see the point? Focus more on the journey, or trip, and not the destination. Take it a step at a time. #careercoaching #jobhunting #jobsearch #resumes #networking 

Have you ever noticed how hobbies can shape the way we work? Swimming has taught me valuable lessons that go beyond the pool. It’s about staying disciplined, overcoming challenges, and finding the right pace. In my role as a Client Service Executive, I apply these same principles every day. Whether I’m managing client requests or handling different cases, staying consistent and focused helps me make steady progress. Just like swimming, reaching goals at work doesn’t happen instantly. But as long as I keep moving forward, I know success will come. #ProfessionalGrowth #CareerLessons #cFIRST #BackgroundChecks #EmployeeVerification #DisciplineAndFocus #ProgressNotPerfection #ClientServices #KeepMovingForward #CareerJourney

𝗩𝟳 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗢𝗻 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘇 In Q4 of 2023, we set the V7 Team a goal... ...4 months to hit the biggest targets in our V7 careers to date - 𝘸𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘥𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘴! For them to hit their goals we needed 3 things: 🔥 𝗗𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Take every day as a new opportunity to achieve more for their clients and candidates. 🔥 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 Keep the internal fire lit - 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨! Results are best achieved when you're invested. 🔥 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 To not let one ‘bad’ moment hinder the success of the day, keep going and aim big(𝘨𝘦𝘳). The results? 𝗪𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱. Month after month we achieved better results, not only for V7 but for the clients and candidates we proudly work with! So, to reward the team's exceptional hard work and celebrate our successes, we jetted off for a long weekend to hit the slopes in France last week. Although some of the team were better than others at skiing (𝘸𝘦'𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴... 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 👀) it was a great few days away to get us fired up for an even bigger 2024. 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗸𝗶 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺... 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺. #celebration #teamculture #teamsuccess #goalhitting #manchester

🏊♂️ Swimming long distances requires resilience, strategic planning, and the ability to stay calm under pressure—qualities crucial in sales. I recall a high-stakes project where we were competing for a major client. The intense pressure reminded me of a 5-kilometer swim race I once did in rough conditions. 🌊 I had to pace myself, stay focused, and push through despite the challenges. Similarly, in the project, I broke tasks into manageable parts, remained calm during negotiations, and strategically planned our approach. We eventually won the contract, and the feeling was just like crossing the finish line in that race. 🏅 The discipline and determination I developed through swimming directly contributed to our success. #Sales #OpenWaterSwimming #Resilience #StrategicPlanning #StayCalmUnderPressure #ProfessionalGrowth #Success #Determination #HobbiesAtWork #WorkLifeBalance #Inspiration #Motivation #LifeSkills

Just keep swimming 🏊♂️ … Just keep swimming 🎶 YES! 🙌 (Dory 🐟 from Nemo is right!) Here is why! ⤵️ After being in B2C and even working in B2B sales for a time. I realized, in proper “Girl Dad” fashion. That Dory, from Finding Nemo, had a very from lesson. We are always told about KPI’s and making sure we are measuring them ..blah blah 😒 They are important yes! But the biggest mistake is see with new sales agents is 1️⃣ They don’t trust their KPI’s during a hard week and they stop swimming. 2️⃣ The agent is to smart for thier own good and over thinks the task at hand. Never starts swimming. 3️⃣They mentaly hold on to thier failures to much. There is a power in having short term memory loss when it comes to prospecting ! … Trust me. 4️⃣Most agents want to know “How to swim” perfectly before just swimming. So with the story of Nemo freshly swimming around your brain. Remember just keep swimming. The sales will come. 🐟- 1 good day can create a good week. ⬇️ 🐟- 1 good week can make a good month. ⬇️ 🐟- 1 good month can make a good year. All in all it dosent matter if things are slow. Forget the past and just keep 🎶swimming , swimming, swimming, what do we do? We swim, swim , swim. 🎶 If you feel like you need someone to help reframe your perspective in sales. Or just not getting the results you want. Comment “Keep swimming “. I will send a my schedule for a free 1 on 1 agent debrief! Dosent matter what company your with! If you want more relatable non Chat GPT content ! Follow me ! I’m on a mission to teach others how to truly unlock thier potential in sales! #sales #salestips #mindset #keepswimming.

Wondering how to improve your Social Life as a Dual Career? Here are 5 actionable tips that can help stay in touch with those around you 👇🏼 #athlete #athletechallenges #dualcareer #mindset #sociallife #sport

The single most important line you can and need to inject into your head and really believe is this- I CAN DO IT This applies to so many things in life. Bungee jumping Rappelling Jet Skiing Medical School A research paper A job Interview A really challenging classroom A first or second date You want it to go well. When you don't show up well, when you get nervous, when you fumble You are not at your best. Come at your best. This is so important. What do you think? #coach #coaching #date #dating #best #relationshipadvice

Level Up! Celebrating Progress, Not Pace, in Careers and Skating (and Life!) Today, I passed my Level 9 Skating Excellence test! It's been an incredible journey, but let's be honest, it hasn't all been smooth falls and graceful glides. There were moments where my brain did a complete flip (think triple axel faceplant!), my body felt like a ragdoll, and doubt whispered that maybe I shouldn't be on the ice at all. But guess what? I kept going. And with each level passed, came a wave of accomplishment and the exciting realization that the "next step" is never quite as scary as it seems. ✨ This got me thinking about careers... For many of you who've been on this journey with me, you know I help people navigate career transitions. But here's the thing: there's no one-size-fits-all approach. Just like in skating, we all move at different paces, with different needs, and facing different challenges. Whether you're feeling like you're gliding effortlessly or faceplanting into self-doubt, remember: Progress, not perfection. Celebrate the small wins, even if they come after bumps (or falls!). Your own timeline. Don't compare your journey to others'. You're on your unique path, and that's beautiful. Life happens. Personal stuff impacts our work (and vice versa). Be kind to yourself when things get tricky. Flexibility is key. Just like skating coaches adapt their teaching, the right career should flex to support your evolving needs. So, let's ditch the comparison and celebrate individual journeys, both on and off the ice (or wherever your career path takes you)! What are you currently "leveling up" in your life? Share your story in the comments! #careeradvice #careerdevelopment #careershift #personalgrowth #celebrateyou #yougotthis #skatinglife #levelup P.S. Feeling stuck in your career? Don't worry, I'm here to help! Check out my bio for resources and support.

📌 What to do when 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲-𝘁𝗼-𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴. (Also relevant for extroverts like me.) It's a bit like learning to ski: it helps to have the latest equipment and to practice your turns in the living room. But the real thrill of gliding down the mountain comes in the snow. ⛷️ And not for the first time, but only after you have survived a few embarrassing situations and bruises. Just like skiing, mastering networking takes practice and sometimes a few awkward situations. The only way to really learn how to network effectively is to put yourself in real-life situations and learn from your experiences! These 5 TIPS ⬇ will help. Which of the 5 tips do you find most important? Have a great week! Petra 😎 -- P.S. If you want to 𝗯𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗮𝘆, try my new online mini-course: https://lnkd.in/e_6SbYCu 📌 #networking #introvert

Happy International Goalkeepers Day! 👏 Being a goalkeeper really does reflect essential aspects of life and work ⚽️ 1️⃣ **Resilience**: Just like in goalkeeping, life throws unexpected challenges our way. It's about bouncing back from setbacks, learning from mistakes, and staying focused on the goal. 2️⃣ **Decision Making**: Goalkeepers must make split-second decisions under pressure. Similarly, in life, we face crucial choices that require confidence and clarity. 3️⃣ **Teamwork**: While goalkeepers often work solo, they are integral to the team's success. Likewise, life thrives on collaboration and supporting others toward shared goals. 4️⃣ **Adaptability**: The game is dynamic, requiring adaptability to changing conditions. Life, too, demands flexibility and the ability to adjust to new circumstances. 5️⃣ **Handling Pressure**: From penalty shootouts to intense moments, goalkeepers thrive under pressure. Similarly, life tests us, and how we manage stress impacts our success. 🗣️ Pep Guardiola : "I would say the 'keeper is the most important player on the team, more than a striker, the 'keeper is fundamental." Maybe, next time you’re recruiting for a key position, the Goalkeeper principles could be a good starting point? #goalkeeping #weekendthoughts #morethanjustrecruitment