- I believe work is an integral part of life. Our work not only provides a way to earn an income but also gives us the opportunity to meet people, learn new things, grow personally, and make a contribution we care about. It really is worth finding work that matters to you, along with people you like working with, in an environment that helps you do your best work.
- I believe doing work you like and care about is not just a nice idea. It translates into better performance, better engagement in the workplace, keener learning, and stickability when the going gets tough. Having a sense of purpose gives you a distinct advantage in the workplace and a bonus for your employer.
- I believe learning and growth are critical aspects of our work lives. Wanting to grow is a basic human need, and it is more than taking an odd training course—it’s a way of being.
- I believe careers are journeys. The choices we make in our twenties may not be those we make in our thirties, forties and beyond. We change, and so does the workplace, which invites us to make new choices along the way.
- I believe building relationships and networks is an important aspect of our careers. We never drive our careers or achieve success on our own. The relationships we build along the way are as critical as the skills we build along the way.
- I believe the workplace has a significant impact on our well-being and job satisfaction. The place, people, and conditions of the workplace can make you ill, even if you are doing work you love.
- I believe the ability to deal with change is an essential competence in the workplace. It can drive fear, anxiety and unreasonable risk aversion, all of which are normal, but unproductive if you are not able to manage it.
- I believe having a clear vision of what you want is the starting point for any choices in your life and work journey. No tests or assessments can think for you, make new choices, or drive new action; that’s your job.
- I believe career research, particularly through real conversations with people in roles that interest you, is one of the most powerful and underutilised tools in the career decision-making process.
- I believe taking the reins of your career is the new imperative. Organisations cannot promise lifelong employment, job satisfaction, a thriving workplace, or help you make every choice along the way. This is a partnership, and you have equal responsibility to make it work.
- I believe job hunting is a job on its own. Whether you are looking for a position in the open market, seeking another position in your organisation, or looking for more work as a self-employed person, the rules are much the same. But they all require work, no matter how impressive your resume.
- I believe behaviour and attitude are as important as qualifications and experience in the workplace. Your behaviour is a choice, and is not dictated by your personality type, style, or strengths. You can learn to make better behaviour choices.
- I believe we all have the right to be here, regardless of our background, race, gender, sexual orientation and mental capacity. You have the right to a dream of your own, to state opinions of your own and not be the victim of prejudice, nor to show prejudice to those different from you.
- I believe taking action is key. A career or a job doesn’t materialise because you want it but because you take action to create or find it. Taking action doesn’t mean taking leaps of recklessness. Most often, it means taking a series of small steps towards what might, at the outset, feel overwhelming.
- I believe careers are like carpets. We weave them from when we are very young as we learn new things, gain experience, and achieve new milestones. This means we never start from scratch; we start from what we have already woven. As we work toward those things that are important to us, we don’t have to do it all at once; just one stitch, one day – at a time.
What are your beliefs about life and work?
Why are those important to you?
How are they working out for