Grow Your Own Career | The Career Farm

Jane reviews 2 books that you might want to pack in your suitcase if you are going on holiday and want to take the time to review your career or kick of a job search when you get back

Perhaps you have reached a certain level but now want to take the next step up in your organisation? Or you want to up level yourself to increase your visibility?

How do you use social media effectively in your job search or to raise your profile or that of your business? It’s easy to waste time and lose sight of what you are trying to achieve. I interview Tony Restell from Social-hire.com

How do you make a career change from bank manager to setting up a designer clothing boutique? I find out by interviewing Sara Shaw of Violet, who has curated a mix of pre-loved designer clothes with new British designers.

This week I'm talking to Paul Rawlinson, a former army officer who has successfully launched two of the hottest dining concepts in my home town of Harrogate, North Yorkshire. How's he done it?!

This week I'm talking to public speaking guru Jeremy Nicholas. A former journalist and BBC presenter, Jeremy is now a full time professional speaker - and he's seriously good at it!

This week it's me in the spotlight! Join me as I share the highs and lows of co-authoring "Taking Charge of your Career" and getting it published by Bloomsbury

I met the softly spoken Kit Peel in his farmhouse kitchen in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. Kit is a man who has truly followed his passions, and here he speaks candidly about his journey and what he's learned along the way.

Emma Rosen is embarking on the kind of sabbatical I wish I'd had the confidence to do when I was in my early 20's. Trying 25 different jobs before she's 25. Thoughtful, witty and inspirational - it was a privilege to find out about her journey.

I recently read Give & Take by Adam Grant. It's revolutionised the way I assess my professional contacts - helping me to understand what's motivating others and how I can use that knowledge to build better relationships. Here are my key learnings.