Knightsbridge Blog

  Last week I was going to write a blog titled “I Don’t Have a Life, I Have a Job”. The focus of the blog post was going to be the issue of work-life balance and how difficult that can be to manage. However; the issue of managing my life and managing my career recently became a reality for me. On...

  Many people assume networking is a skill set that you need if you are looking for a job or you are in sales, but the truth is that networking is a key skill set that everyone needs to have in today’s job market. Networking is key to career success for many reasons including if you currently hold a...

Career transition is a series of peaks and valleys, times when you are up, times when you are down. For executives in transition, the valleys can take many forms. It might be a loss of self-worth or a feeling of insignificance as one leaves a career that is part of their identity. Or it might be...

  Detaching from a job that you have held for years is very difficult - especially if you did not choose to leave, but instead were given a package and told your services were no longer required.   Dan had been working with the same company for 10 years as a Sales Manager with 15 people reporting to...

I read a great blog about what to do if you’re feeling under-utilized on your team.  The article was by Career expert Chrissy Scivicque.  You can read it here. One of her useful suggestions (after making sure you’re doing your current job to perfection) was to make a specific request of your boss...

  When I first started writing this over the Christmas holiday I was going to inspire you with my knowledge and expertise on creating, setting, and achieving goals.  I wanted to teach people how to get that promotion, recognition from your boss, or a salary increase — I am all about goals.  I even...

The executive interview process can be a lengthy one with many interviewers and stakeholders to impress along the way. Shining at this initial stage will help you establish credibility early in the process. Here are 4 tips to help ensure that first interview is a slam dunk:  1.  Be gracious to...

After being released from a job your mind may have a million questions: what should I do next, who do I know, should I relocate, what should I say about why I am no longer with company XYZ, who can help me, who is in my network, what kind of interview questions will I be asked, and on and on. In my...

The New Year marks a time for many to reflect. For some, it’s about confronting the obvious: I am not happy in my career and I want things to change. When it comes to making a career move, it’s tempting to think: All I need to do is change my current role and happiness will be all mine … mua haa haa...

'Tis the season to be jolly and introspective when it comes to your career path and life in general. In Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, poor Ebenezer Scrooge has a rude awakening when the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future help him to realize the negative path he was on. Being bitter...

  As a career coach I work with people every day, helping them understand their skills, value, brand, motivators, and overall career aspirations. The one question I am asked on a regular basis is “how do I find my passion?” -- the perfect job that is fulfilling enough to drive every aspect of your...

LinkedIn recently published a top 10 list of repetitive words professionals over-use on their profiles. According to LinkedIn, “creative”, “motivated” and “communication” are boring and overused. So the latest buzz is to figure out unique ways to describe what you offer. While I agree with this...

  For everyone rolling your eyes at the word “brand”, replace the word “brand” for “reputation”.    Now let me introduce you to the importance of managing your brand because you have one regardless of what you think. People have an opinion about how you show up in the workplace and who you are so...

  It has been written by philosophers, politicians, and people in general “the measure of a society is how we treat the weakest members.” Needless to say we are failing miserably at how we treat our aging population, but I will leave that for another day. Today, I want to discuss our younger...

Over the last ten years I have been privy to thousands of corporate transitions and have observed both good and bad behaviors from managers and employees.  The Impact of Termination on Employees: For many employees a termination is a defining moment in their life ─ a moment in time that affects...

Discuss progress and hold employees accountable. Although the employee is the key to making his or her career plan unfold, as a manager you have an important and ongoing role. It is your responsibility to: hold regular employee career conversations, establish accountability, and be clear in your...

Here’s the bottom line: if you are not able to do this as an employee you are in trouble. If you do not do this as a manager, you have failed the company and your team. It is the role of the manager to ensure that each member of their team understands: • the organization’s goals and strategies, •...

With hundreds of emails coming at us every day, it's often the ones with clear and engaging subject lines that get a response. If your subject line lacks urgency or relevance, it’s likely your email will be opened last or pushed to the time slot allotted for cleaning out emails.  Engaging and clear...

  Definition of 'Open Kimono': To reveal what is being planned or to share important information freely. Similar to ''open the books'' or an "open door policy." Opening the kimono means revealing the inner workings of a project, person or company to an outside party. Also referred to as "open (up)...

 Founder's Syndrome, otherwise known as Founderitis, isn't a good thing for employees or employers. (Disclaimer & Warning: This post features extreme bouts of sarcasm.) Symptoms of Founderitis   1. Leaders suffering from Founderitis lead with a sense of having to be a part of every decision and...