THE ABUNDANCE PSYCHE

McKinsey consulting to disrupting London's start-up scene - today I have with me, a very special lady who has actually been an inspiration to me without probably even realizing that she was. She is an ex McKinsey consultant turned startup CEO. And she runs one of the coolest, and yet, I think, most valuable of London startups. She runs Koru Kids, which basically, is a technology company that helps parents with childcare. And as a new parent myself, I have realized that this was certainly one of the things that was missing from the startup scene here in London.  If you want the transcript instead, go here.

Career gaps!   Are career gaps common?   How do I explain career gaps in my CV and interviews?   Do employers care about career gaps?   These are some questions about career gaps I keep getting asked on repeat! And in fact, these are questions that I used to obsess with before I had a career gap in my career.  So I have a few pieces of advice with hindsight     1. Your first career break is the only time you will worry about a career gap 2. You only need to worry if you have not “grown” during a gap 3. You don’t need to worry about short breaks when you’re in a creative job that’s future proof 4. Try to be in touch with your network of people even through the gap years 5. No, you don’t need to prepare for setbacks!   Get the CV and LinkedIn checklists that will keep you on your networking game through the gap, so that you are on top of mind even when you are taking a break: theabundancepsyche.com/get-insider-stuff  #career #careergaps #careergoals #employmentgap #employmentgaps #careergap

Today, we are answering why former PwC Partner, David Lancefield left Big Four.  This is a really special episode. I was in awe of David through my Strategy& (PwC) days. I have with me the very special David Lancefield.  He is a former Strategy&, and PwC partner. David helps leaders improve their performance and deliver extraordinary results by using his expertise and experience as a strategy consultant, as an exec coach, and as a business leader. He has worked with 35 CEOs, led more than 500 projects, structured 15 digital ventures, and has had 14 years of experience in Strategy& in PwC as a Partner. His clients include the BBC, Royal Mail, NHS, Vodafone, all of the big names that you can think of. He is also a regular contributor to the HBR, Strategy& Business, Forbes, and FT, on about- the critical paradoxes of corporate life, human and technology, professional and personal, corporate and individual leadership and management, exploration and exploitation.   Connect to David on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidclancefield/ https://twitter.com/Dlancefield https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWqVgc3HfALJH6RLsRNZoNQ https://davidlancefield.com/  And if you're looking for a Consulting exit guide, you'll find it here: theabundancepsyche.com  #managementconsulting #managementconsultant #bigfour #big4 #lifeafterbigfour #pwc #deloitte #ey #kpmg #mbb #mckinsey #strategy& #accenture #bain #bcg #consulting #strategy #leadership #people

  Should I quit my job right now, at the peak of a pandemic? When is the right time to quit? How do you know when to leave your job? Do you have to hate your job to start thinking of leaving?  One of my readers asked me last week, “Should I quit my job because quite a lot of my managers and seniors who she adores and respects are leaving the company?  She joined the company to get mentorship and sponsorship that she thought would be good for her. Now, because they are leaving, should she leave?   I'm sure this is not a unique question. We always tend to wonder when is the right time to leave that job.   Now I’m going to give you 2 pieces of advice. It will seem strange but bear with me...  Advice ONE - being a top performer at your current job should be a non-negotiable.   And advice TWO which might sound counterintuitive, but actually, in some ways, you should always be looking for a job.   If you still need more support, apply for a free call here.  #jobsearch #dreamjob #careerchange #careercoach #managementconsultant #managementconsulting #careeradvice #jobseeking #resume

How do you leverage your skills to build a business? It doesn't always need to be the coolest tech start-up. Meet my friend Dan from PwC who built a business on top of his excellent Excel skills.

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Website: https://www.claritix.co.uk 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-stockdale 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanStockdaleXL 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1B1jgxMrnnzYrGriH5rDEw

So many of us ask these questions over and over again to ourselves on repeat, assuming that the powers that be won't answer our prayers. But more often than not, we assume without asking. Is that you? Then you need to listen to this episode and understand why asking is enormously more powerful than assuming. We also touch upon why praying works instead of hoping for the best. Because we are all about science and practical spirituality here!  Want more stuff? Get onto my insider's list and pick a gift: www.theabundancepsyche.com/get-insider-tools  #howtogetanything #howtoask

If you're here on the new year, HAPPY NEW YEAR. If you're here because you're contemplating on breaking new year resolutions, get a piece of pen and paper and do this exercise with me. It will work whether it's a new year or not!  We always tend to look at new year resolutions through shoulds and musts. In reality, what we would rather do is to flip it on its head and be curious about what we are doing and what we need to do. No judgement. Only curiosity.  Approach working through your goals like this and you'll witness your life transform.  Want to work with me? Fill up the form to apply for a free strategy session: theabundancepsyche.com/get-insider-tools

This year has been hard on all of us. But Christmas isn't cancelled. In fact, it is even more important to celebrate this year.  Celebrations are not about religion or meaningless rituals. A celebration is about feeling the joy and abundance in your heart. A celebration is about letting the dopamine flow so that you keep doing the things that have gotten you here in life.   In fact, I have a few Christmas gifts for you ON: theabundancepsyche.com/get-insider-tools  Grab your copy and enjoy!  Editing by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjslHCOxqF1LftzYJnkClig

How to beat consulting burnout? Start meditating!  How do you exit consulting and become a meditation guru?  

Download the free consulting exit guide from https://www.theabundancepsyche.com/get-insider-tools  

I bet you've probably never asked yourself that question. Yet here I am with my very special guest, Neomal Silva who used to be a Consultant at Accenture and now initiates people into meditation.   Want to be in our vibe? Download Neo's book.

How to beat consulting burnout? Start meditating!  

How do you exit consulting and become a meditation guru?  

Download the free consulting exit guide from: https://www.theabundancepsyche.com/get-insider-tools 

I bet you've probably never asked yourself that question. Yet here I am with my very special guest, Neomal Silva who used to be a Consultant at Accenture and now initiates people into meditation.   Want to be in our vibe? Download Neo's book.