Should you be playing it safe?

Often when I ask a client “What do you want in your future career?’, the answer will be a version of “I want safe”.

I get it. Perhaps there are commitments or responsibilities. Sometimes they’ve survived an organisation that felt like a war-zone and they need some peace. Maybe you just don’t like change (humans generally don’t).

But here’s the thing… if by ‘safe’ they mean a secure role in an organisation where they can be sure they’ll keep their job - well I’ve got some bad news. Because I don’t think that sort of safe exists in a world where all the rules have changed.

The good news is that you can protect yourself - but maybe not the way you think. Proactively managing your career is the key. That means taking control of your brand and getting it out there - consistently. What does this look like for you?