Barbara Robertson

Transformational Career Coach, Executive Coach, Life Coach and Redundancy Advisor. Lover of Argentine tango and sailing - not at the same time.

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@Shunyaa00 @HumzaYousaf 2023 statistics say 94+% of Scottish population identifies as white. So, for balance (top) jobs would be 1/20 ratio appointments. Probably about right currently. FM Yousaf stirs racial tension in this speech. 😟 Contrast President Obama always pulling people together.

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@betterme Support people are not responding. I can't access my account. What does it take, guys to get help from you?

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Time for a career makeover? Here are 6 actions to avoid a wrong move. (part 2/2).

Steve Adcock writes practical advice, as a successful early retiree who blogs on living your dream life.

Monday's post:
Step 1. Why are you unhappy? - crucial to know y…https://t.co/BvOhAfoF6o

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How do you succeed with your career makeover? Here's a 6 Point Action Plan.

Are you fed up with your career? You’re not alone.

One US study found that close to 1/3 of professionals age 25 to 44 have considered a career change. Nearly 30% have changed c…https://t.co/aQGCu2dyxm

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How Do you achieve a successful career makeover? (3/3). Think it is too hard?, can't be done? Here's advice from one who succeeded...

This week I posted Steve's 'What to Do' Tips 1-5.
1. Do Assess Your Interests and Skills. 👨‍🎓 👨‍🍳 🤴
2. Do Rese…https://t.co/xtBv7uNEoE

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Thanks @DTAScot, IoD Scotland and The Royal Company of Merchants for hosting a surprisingly interesting topic of modern business social etiquette. https://t.co/2rG9D9Oyg2

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Can we hope for a settlement between Ukraine and Russia this year? It seems doubtful that President Putin is receiving real data and info from his sycophantic inner circle. https://t.co/9Ah6odcZ4O

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Career makeover - 5 Tips on What To Do - and Not Do! (post 2/3). Wise advice from someone who has been there and has the teeshirt - Steve Adcock *.

I posted on Monday Steve's What to Do Tips 1-3.
1. Do Assess Your Interests and Skills.
2. Do Research…https://t.co/17c7p0lQIF

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Time for a career makeover? Disillusioned, redundant or A.I. threatening your future? Here are 5 Tips for What to do – and What not to do. (4 min read)

An article by Steve Adcock (*) outlines how to transition well to a new career. Here are the first of…https://t.co/J7LPh4zUxL

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4 Questions to Pose When You Write Your CV. This is your sales brochure. It's job is to get you to interview. Here's a new approach to try.

Instead of typing the words ‘Curriculum Vitae’ or ‘CV’ at the top, put in ‘Why You Should Hire Me…’ and see how…https://t.co/CIXpHtwnP0

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Yes, a useful discussion from varied viewpoints. Well done, Aidan Hetherington and UEBS. I was struck by the whole skills issue.

1. The paucity of good careers advice.
2. The desperate shortages (data industry, manufacturing, oil rig disassembly, care…https://t.co/ce5zUV8WVj

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"Identity is a process, not an entity." So, whoever you think you are, you can change it if you choose to. I am a licensed driver in UK.

When I first learned this as part of my NLP training, it was balm to my soul.

Like many others, I had vestiges…https://t.co/eWcaHLLraa

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“This exercise was life-changing for me!�� said Estelle after completing the first exercise we use for career transformation.

Estelle had retired, relatively young, from a senior public sector role where she had excelled. She was full of energy and wante…https://t.co/tMm54xqbX1

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Ah! Which of us is willing to be so vulnerable? I hesitated... but decided to repost this anyway. 😅 What do you yearn for, and would feel vulnerable making an idiot of yourself trying in public? (keep it clean, please!) 😱 https://t.co/7dFJwi45dd

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Recently a client came for coaching to develop confidence. He'd impressed at the first interview for a senior role.

Then, he'd felt overwhelmed at an 'informal' panel interview (with a challenging presentation) that proved to be pretty formal. And he'…https://t.co/vSS1sazAyg

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Please pay attention to this man. @goes_foundation knows his stuff. We are killing our waters. This is how to stop it..... https://t.co/KTK0XZhPwJ

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I used to be indecisive -  but now I’m not so sure!” Do you struggle at times to make a decision? You are not alone.

The Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a personality questionnaire often used in business to help determine a person’s preferences.…https://t.co/pK8ntLwOWU

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Sometimes finding your dream career direction takes persistence. Some years ago an MD who had founded his own successful business came to us for help. Despite the success, he felt unfulfilled.

Was this all life had to offer?

He engaged with our proc…https://t.co/GwdzizgXaB

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How do you impress the interviewer when you are up for your dream role? Learn to showcase what you can bring to the organisation - stand out with your answers to common questions.

Natalie Fisher, Contributor to Make It at CNBC, says  “I’ve helped hundre…https://t.co/1rSo7u0fhs

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A few jokes to liven up a wet bank holiday.

It’s raining cats and dogs.
 I know, I just stepped in a poodle.

Which bird should you never let into a jewellery shop? 
A robin.

What does a rain cloud wear under its clothes? 
Thunderwear.

What…https://t.co/2y3UayI7um