Career Strategy: Create your own success

In this film I draw upon my years of experience in marketing leadership and advocate treating your career with the same strategic rigor as a business. I talk about why I believes having a clear North Star goal and a well-defined strategy enables professionals to make better decisions, adapt to change, and accelerate their growth.

I recommend starting with a deep situational analysis - using tools like SWOT, Clifton Strengths, and Career Anchors - to understand your unique strengths, weaknesses, and the environments where you thrive.

I then encourage professionals to vividly define their long-term aspirations and break them down into actionable steps, using exercises like the six glasses and Ikigai to clarify what truly matters.

I also highlight the importance of personal branding, networking with key industry figures, and ongoing development. Ultimately, I urge everyone to take ownership of their career journey, proactively shaping their path and making their own luck, rather than simply reacting to circumstances.

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Gareth Helm

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