Educational Planning

Let me share something I have learned from years of studying career development. You do not need to pay thousands of money for a university education. There are platforms where you can take free online university courses from top institutions and walk away with a certificate. This guide covers 10 platforms where you can access … Read more

Considering pursuing an MBA? Then you’re probably at a major turning point in your career. I see this fork in the road all the time. Since leaving my post in the financial district of London after 15-plus years and since then moving into leading talent acquisition for EMEA, I have evaluated the credentials that elevate … Read more

For years, I have coached many different levels of professionals, from new college graduates to experienced executives, and I continue to observe a trend among the best. High achievement is not solely defined by working longer hours; rather, it is often defined by working smarter and having a strategy in place to help achieve mastery … Read more

Identifying the correct educational path is one of the largest professional decisions you will make. Given the current diversity of the types of higher education qualifications, from the traditional degree to the specialized micro-credential, it is easy to see why identifying the correct path may seem overwhelming. Having worked with hundreds of professionals on career … Read more

Over 15 years as a recruiter and coach, I’ve found that one thing that distinguishes individuals from merely having a job versus a truly successful career is access to effective mentorship. Many view mentorship as a formal, hierarchical arrangement, where a veteran shares his/her wisdom with a less-experienced novice. In today’s professional environment, however, I … Read more

Artificial Intelligence has been transforming our educational system since the early days, when people thought it was the end of the teaching profession. As someone who has worked with professionals and organizations who are changing their lives because of technology, I believe that AI in education is a democratizer and personalizer of education and the … Read more

Financially, one of the most important investments you’ll make is in your education and your skills. The immediate financial considerations, tuition, time, and opportunity cost are all well-known and often overwhelming. But the financial advantages you’ll receive as a result of investing in your education, over time, determine the overall value of that education investment … Read more

One of the most frequently asked and perhaps most debilitating questions for professionals across all levels is whether to focus on skills vs degrees (formal education versus practical skills). Concerning providing a balanced view based on advising hundreds of hiring managers and job applicants, there is little ambiguity: this is a false choice. Top performers … Read more

Your university selection is among the largest early-in-life choices you’ll ever make. That’s why choosing the perfect university should be viewed as a career investment decision. While many consider selecting a university as simply a matter of getting educated, that’s not what’s going to happen when you graduate; you’re creating a foundation for your future … Read more

The ability to rapidly acquire new skills is no longer a nicety; it has become a necessity in today’s rapidly evolving world of technology. As someone who coaches many successful professionals, I have found that the most successful individuals are generally not those who hold the highest degree levels; they are the professionals who have … Read more