Have you recently gotten a job as a team manager or promoted to that role ? but you do not have experience of managing people, and want to have an advice where to start ? These are five pillars that I would value for team managers. These principles provide a high-level framework for effective team management

Have you ever found yourself struggling with procrastination, where you continuously put off tasks you want or need to accomplish? You might notice that, for some inexplicable reason, you lack the motivation to start, often ending up distracted by internet browsing or other activities. In such instances, I recommend delving deeper into the root of this behavior by repeatedly asking "why" until you reach the core of the issue.

You decided to switch jobs and started applying. Then you encounter the field of, sometimes mandatory, expected salary. And you wonder what number you should input. Too high a salary would result in fewer interview invitations if it exceeds the budget, but if you put a realistic salary, you may not get the salary jump you expect when changing jobs. Here are some tips if you have these questions in mind, or for your future job hunting.

As you are already aware, earning an MBA should not be an end in itself but rather one of the critical milestones on your journey to achieve short-term goals and lay the foundation for your long-term aspirations. Here, when I refer to "goals," I'm not only talking about your career; I'm also talking about your life goals. Your long-term objectives should stem from your vision of an ideal life, encompassing happiness, career fulfillment, and overall well-being. It's essential to recognize the gap between where you currently stand and where you ultimately aim to be. Moreover, you should assess whether pursuing an MBA will expedite your progress toward these goals.

Have you ever found yourself thinking that your manager would surely recognize your exceptional work and promote you, only to be surprised when that didn't happen after your performance review? It's a common scenario, especially if you're not familiar with the dynamics at play.

Often, I hear people telling me “I am not happy with the current job or role and want to switch but do not know what I want either”. I totally understand because I have been there myself. In my 20s, I started my career in Finance at a corporate company but it did not excite me at all. While I knew I like numbers but the tasks I was handling involved more data collection and consolidation than financial modeling. I explored if I could switched to more number focused role, studied statistics and took an exam, which I did not pass because it was designed for people who majored in mathematics. I then considered leveraging my English skills, which I excelled in, but I wanted to combine English with another skill that I had yet to identify.