4 Things COVID-19 Has Taught Us About Our Careers
COVID-19 has changed our world. Yes, that’s a statement of the obvious. But the speed at which it has upended whole industries has taken everyone by surprise. Jobs will be lost that may never...
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Loss of Jobs in Finance
Don’t get caught up with your aspirations, training, network, qualifications, experience and so on. Jobs in finance don’t provide guarantees. Life can take you in a different direction. Crises happen. I was looking through...
How You Should Navigate VUCA
When the Cold War ended at the end of the 1980s, the US military faced a new predicament. For decades the world had been broadly split between two conflicting countries and ideologies: the Soviet...
Is it Time for a Career Pivot?
Is this the right time for a career pivot? Let’s be honest, the world has changed, including in Asia.. That’s why you have to prepared for a different working world. Previous blog posts have...
How to Survive in a Crisis
Ok, this is a rallying cry. This is time to take control of the crazy world in front of you. The coronavirus is impacting. Let’s start with a quote: “Everyone wants to be a...
COVID-19 Will Make You Adapt to Change
What a strange year 2020 has been so far. As I often mention on this site, times change. Things come and go. We adapt to change. And, eventually, we mean revert to some version...
Self Care in the Time of Coronavirus
During challenging economic times, it’s vital we all keep an eye on what matters: self care. Yes, the world is currently going to rack and ruin. It’s what happens with cycles. Boom and bust...
5 Ways to Get Your Emergency Finances in Order
Goodness knows when the panic will subside. But the coronavirus is likely to have a huge impact on how you live over the coming months. I’m writing this in Asia, the epicenter of the...
The Career Dangers of Leverage for a Banker
Most people will see the phrase “the dangers of leverage” and view it in the context of financial leverage. Basically, financial leverage refers to the use of debt to acquire additional assets. By borrowing...
How to Start Side Hustles For Bankers
It’s no surprise that the terms “gig economy” and “side hustle” are becoming part of everyday vernacular. More and more individuals are turning to side hustles, whether through necessity or choice. Don’t expect the...
