January 2026: You’re Right About Strategic Thinking… But Here’s What You’re Missing
Introducing the traffic light document as a key tool to grow strategic prioritisation in your team
Blog 63: From Intern to Thinking Partner: The Art of Ai Collaboration . . . a shared post with Claude
The following post is designed to reflect the generative power and leverage of working with Ai. This post demonstrates a shared authorship approach between Your life caddy and Claude Ai. The post has not been edited. It is presented to you as it was developed, together (with Claude). i hope this blog realises the potential […]
Blog 62: Executive Edition: Part 1 – When uncomfortable conversations are just becoming unbearable. Who else is finding themselves having polarising conversations with staff?
This blog is part of an Executive Edition Series. It is specifically written for the Managers, Principals and Executive Leaders who struggle with the hard calls. You are the meat in the sandwich. Above you are a CEO, Board Chair, District or Regional Office. Below you are the team you lead. Sometimes the desires and […]
Blog 59: Other people are getting ahead of me. I’m being left behind. What can i do? PART 2
In the last blog we aimed to change your thinking – get you shifting away from a scarcity mindset and toward a more positive, abundance mentality. We’re trying to move away from those feelings where we feel we are missing out, that your being left behind. Taking away the panic. Here’s some practical moves you […]
Blog 58: Other people are getting ahead of me. I’m being left behind. What can I do? PART 1
©Shutterstock First, don’t panic. Your work life isn’t a race that’ll be over in a minute. This is a longer game. But these feelings can result in a sense of panic as you feel you’re getting left behind. You are turning up to work each day and lasting the slog. It’s just those around you […]
Blog 39: Help! I don’t have a clue where my career is going. Help me to map out my career. PART 3: making a career action plan . . . with feedback loops
The planner provided (above) illustrates our journey through this blog series. Here’s where you should be up to: Now let’s turn this research into an action plan . . . with feedback loops. ©Pathway project Create a journey planner to your target job (backward map) It’s time to move from your possible road map to […]
Blog 38: Help! I don’t have a clue where my career is going. Help me to map out my career. Part 2: the coffee that makes the big difference
©EHL insights In the last blog we laid some foundations for considering a new career path. Six broad areas of thought were provided for you to mull over. Hopefully now you have some broad career goals. This week will pick up on those choices, provide some tools to assess your choice and map a path […]
Blog 37: Help! I don’t have a clue where my career is going. Help me to map out my career.
©MindManager Blog Who else is struggling knowing how to advance their career? Are you struggling to find the right opportunities for growth and advancement? Do you find you are spinning your wheels in sand and worried your career is going nowhere? It’s time to blaze your own trail. First, let’s clarify where you want to […]
Blog 25: When you are in an interview and asked . . . What would you do in your first 100 days? Answers that matter.
©Home Murphy Bros Decorator Cork i have had this interview question come up in a few caddying encounters of late. i guess the ‘100 Days’ question must be the flavour of the month when it comes to interviewing professionals and executives. This question is particularly included in management and leadership interviews. Even if you don’t […]