How to accelerate your career in 2023

Welcome to the new year, and welcome to our first newsletter of 2023! We know that this time of year is a great time for reflection and for setting goals for the year ahead.

If you’re looking to accelerate your career this year, here are some great tips to help you get started:

1. Invest in yourself:

Investing in yourself can be a great way to grow in your career. Whether that means enrolling in a course or attending a workshop, investing in yourself is a sure way to expand your skill set and make yourself more marketable.

This is how you can start investing in yourself:

Skills: Identify the skills you need to achieve your career goals, and then take steps to acquire or improve those skills.

This could include

• taking classes,
• joining memberships
• getting a certification, or
• gaining experience through internships (yes even if you're already advanced) or side projects.

What skills should you learn?

Focus on both: Hard skills and soft skills. Skills like communication, confidence, and leadership can set you apart quicker from your competition than hard skills only

Technological skills in your field/industry, creativity, digital marketing, leadership, communication, personal branding, and management are a few of the skills that can help you stand apart from the competition.

Learn more about interests that go beyond your job, industry, or business, but that simply make you happy.

For example meditation, sports activity, art, and entertainment activities like dance training or maybe going on a trek.

Remember, it is not just your work achievements that will define you, your interests and hobbies are also one solid investment for your development.

2. Network, network, network:

Building relationships with others in your industry can help you learn about job opportunities, get advice, and gain support as you advance in your career. Networking is key when it comes to career advancement.

Although?less than 50% of people?maintain their professional network,?80% of people?believe that networking accelerates their career growth.?(Source: LinkedIn)

Here are a few ways you can network easily:

• Reach out to people in your industry on LinkedIn or through emails and join LinkedIn groups (35% of people?report that a casual conversation on LinkedIn has resulted in new career opportunities.?Source: LinkedIn).
• Attend conferences and events to meet new people and make connections (95% of professionals?say that in-person networking is crucial to maintaining long-lasting business relationships.?Source: Harvard Business Review).
• Maintain your network, if you have shifted abroad, keep your previous native connections strong through occasional conversations. It will help you to retain your base and never-ending opportunities coming your way. A monthly "hope you're doing well" can go a long way!
• Join a community of like-minded people who share your ambitions and could become friends, collaborators, or clients

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3. Build your personal brand

The world of work is becoming increasingly competitive, and the importance of building a personal brand in 2023 is crucial if you want to have a successful career.

Here are just a few reasons why it’s time to take your personal branding seriously:

1. Credibility: Visibility equals credibility. Building a personal brand helps to establish yourself as an expert in your field. It gives you a platform to showcase your skills, experience and talent, building credibility and recognition.

2. Job Opportunities: Your personal brand can help you to stand out from the crowd and make you more visible to potential employers. By sharing your knowledge and experience, you can demonstrate your value and expertise, which could open up more job opportunities.

3. Monetize your talents: Personal branding is a wonderful skill if you want your work to have an impact. Because If you're a professional, it can help you get a job or be promoted. If you're a business owner, It can help you land more clients, or if you're a creative, it’s a great way to attract more eyes to your work.

Building your personal brand means getting ready to get paid to be who you are

Your personal brand is a great way to monetize your talents and skills. You can showcase your unique strengths, values, and experiences through your personal brand and share them with people who may be interested in what you have to offer. This can open doors for you and help you establish your own identity and stand out from the competition.

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People might hire you only for your personality, and the stories and value you share online. Hire you as a Keynote speaker (to tell your story), as an employee (to join their team), or as a business owner (because they trust you more than others who aren't visible.

4. Stay organized

Keep track of your projects and tasks, prioritize them, and set deadlines. Being organized will help you stay on task and make progress toward your goals.

Here are a few tips to be organized:

• Write down daily tasks and plan your day. Execute effective time management.
• Use technology to your advantage - For your projects, you can use tools like Notion - trust me it’s a really helpful project management tool.
• Clean up your workspace (both physical & virtual!)
• Delegate tasks - Don't try to do everything yourself. Outsourcing tasks to others can help you stay organized and manage your workload more effectively.

5. Set (better) goals

Make sure to set realistic goals for yourself and your career. Make them measurable and achievable, and then break them down into smaller goals. This will help you focus your efforts and stay motivated.

Set goals in categories:

Instead of setting yourself a mountain of goals, focus on these 3-4 categories: Life, Health, Career / Business, Brand.

Set?only one goal per category?every 3 months:

January - March

• Life:?renovate my living room
• Health:?cut out refined sugar from my diet
• Career: work abroad for?at least 2 weeks
• Business:?hire 2 interns
• Brand:?grow 10k followers on Instagram

6. Take on new challenges

Taking on new challenges is a great way to push yourself out of your comfort zone and gain new skills. Whether it’s a new role, a new project, or a new skill, challenging yourself can help you reach new heights in your career.

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