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Pivoting Into Business After an Artistic Career
March 2019 — Many performance artists make the choice to leave the stage at some point long before they are ready to retire. What happens to those who move to business roles?
Finding Your True Calling In or Out of Medicine
February 2019 — Four professionals who have been both medics and executives share their stories of moving in or out of the medical profession.
Making the Leap to Entrepreneurship
January 2019 — Three former corporate executives who migrated to the start-up world share their stories and tips.
From the Boardroom to the Classroom
December 2018 — How business executives bring their wisdom and passion from the “real world” to enrich education.
Lessons for Boardroom Debutantes
July 2018 — Three women non-executive directors share their tips for anyone aspiring to join the boardroom.
The 4 Es of Successful Career Transitions
June 2018 — Kavitha, a Canadian national, played tennis from a very early age. Her sporting skills and academic prowess earned her a place at Princeton and Oxford universities, as well as a spot on junior Grand Slam tournaments such as the U.S. Open and Wimbledon…
Talent Management for the Age of Career Disruption
June 2017 – Most companies are shooting themselves in the foot in the “war for talent”. As we discovered while researching our forthcoming book, “Disrupt Your Career: How to Navigate Uncharted Career Transitions and Thrive,” there is serious misalignment between the priorities of employers and those of sought-after talents.
When Baby Boomers Create a Second-Act Career
October 2016 – After spending years advancing in their careers, many seasoned professionals debut in second acts that combine purpose with a paycheque. In this article, we look at five baby boomers from around the world enjoying a satisfying finale.
What Diaspora Executives Learned When They Returned Home
August 2016 – The tide of brain drain from developing to developed nations has turned as a growing number of highly skilled Indians, Chinese, Brazilians or Nigerians flock back to their countries after a long time away. In this article, through the stories of five diaspora executives who returned ‘back home’, we reveal the key challenges […]
Starting Your Career Far from Home
June 2016 – If you are seeking adventure and accelerated learning, take the plunge and ensure you get “far away” early on in your career. This article looks at four successful professionals, each at a different stage of his or her career, and tries to observe patterns and trends, to learn how international assignments can be used […]
