Professional Growth Plateau: What to Do When You’ve Outgrown Your Role

_{Published: July 12, 2025}

Feeling stuck in your career despite giving it your all? That moment where work feels flat, learning’s gone stale, and your role no longer challenges you? That’s what we call a professional growth plateau. In fact, many mid‑ to senior‑level professionals hit this point, where competence meets comfort, and ambition feels quietly muted. Given the […]

The Psychology Behind Career Procrastination (and How to Overcome It)

_{Published: July 1, 2025}

You know something’s off. You’ve said things like “I need a change,” “I’ll update my CV soon,” or “I’ll apply after this project wraps.” But weeks go by. Nothing changes. That’s career procrastination. You’re not lazy. You’re capable, and yet, you stay stuck. You scroll job boards without applying. You craft plans, but never hit […]

The Role of Self-Concept in Career Reinvention

_{Published: June 27, 2025}

Career reinvention isn’t the exception but the norm these days. The traditional idea of staying in one job or industry for life is quickly becoming outdated. According to The University of Queensland, the average person changes jobs every 2 years and 9 months. Over a lifetime, that could mean up to 16 different roles before […]

From Doer to Decider: Moving from Individual Contributor to Leader

_{Published: June 23, 2025}

No one tells you how strange it can feel. You’ve just been promoted. On paper, it’s a big win… And you should feel proud. But in practice, there’s something else simmering beneath the excitement: uncertainty. Maybe even a little fear. After all, you’ve spent years honing your craft, becoming the go-to person who gets things […]

The Work Performance Plateau: When You’re Doing Fine but Going Nowhere

_{Published: June 6, 2025}

You’re delivering and you’re dependable. So why does it feel like nothing’s changing? You get things done. People trust you. You’re the one who holds things together when things get messy. And yet, there’s this lingering restlessness, like you’re running in place. It’s not burnout – you’re not on the verge of collapse. And it’s […]

Feeling Lost After a Career Change? You Might Be Grieving Your Old Career

_{Published: June 2, 2025}

You’ve made the leap. You’ve closed the chapter. So why does it still ache? A career change is often framed as a fresh start. A bold move toward something better. But what’s less talked about is the quiet ache that can follow. The sense of disorientation. The unexpected sadness. The feeling that something meaningful has […]

Confidence vs Competence at Work: Why Promotions Favour Visibility Over Skill

_{Published: May 9, 2025}

You hit your targets. You lead quietly but effectively. So why is someone else climbing the ladder at a faster pace than you? If you’ve ever felt like your hard work isn’t translating into recognition or advancement, you’re not alone. This is the classic confidence vs competence dilemma: being highly capable but not seen as […]

Elevating Your Performance Review: A Career Coach’s Insight

_{Published: September 18, 2023}

Performance reviews often instil a mixture of anticipation and anxiety in professionals. They offer the potential for growth, reflection, and constructive feedback. During a recent engagement with one of my clients, we embarked on a structured journey to prepare them for their upcoming review. Let me share with you the pivotal touch points we […]