The Career Strategists

What's stopping your from Career Success?

In this episode, The Career Strategists talk about the 5 Gaps that get in the way... and how you can bridge them!

The Retirement Age in Singapore has just gone UP!

Are you ready to retire? Or are you simply too entrenched to give it all up?

Let the Career Experts give you their 2 cents wroth!

Your Boss asks you to Lie to your BIGGEST client that your product is safe (when it's not) - would you do it?

Sometimes, we are faced with stiff dilemmas like this - what would you do?

Everyone says they have INTEGRITY.

But when rubber hits the road, do you have what it takes to do the right thing?

The Career Experts share their horror stories with you.

Given the latest (and ongoing) spate of Retrenchments - an honest question needs to be answered honestly:

Since Employer Loyalty seems to be DEAD, how should we reciprocate?

Adrian & Yen share the tough truths with you.

Everyone's talking about Resumes - but what do the Career Experts who have seen over 80,000 resumes have to share with you?

Learn about the Secrets of CVs - and the ugly truth about why nobody is calling you for the Interview!

We all want to have a better job ... but what exactly IS a better job to you? Is it more money with a bigger title, or is it better work-life balance? Or is it all of the above??

And are you being realistic?

In this episode, Adrian and Yen break down the elements of a 'Better Job' and give you a Reality Check.

There has been a spate of retrenchments in recent months - it seems no-one is immune.

What are the 5 monst important things you need to do if you're called into that dreaded meeting?

Adrian & Yen share their Must-Do List with you.

An IT Sales Executive recorded her termination recently and the videoclip went viral. She felt she was wrongfully dismissed and the CEO himself had to come out to clarify. What happened? Who was in the wrong? Adrian and Yen break the video down.

As 2023 comes to a close and the world around us slows down to enjoy the year end holiday season, what can we reflect upon so we can accelerate our careers in 2024?

So, your boss has finally given you that new role you wanted - more responsibilities, more work, bigger title...but wait, what? No increase in salary?

Welcome to the world of 'Dry Promotions' - under what circumstances should you try them? Find out in this exciting episode!

Are you at a Career Crossroad? You want something better but don't quite know what it is?

Let The Career Experts share their thinking models with you so you can make the pivot safely.

Have you heard the story of the Sweaty Senior Manager? Or how about the Stinky Candidate applying for a job at a Perfume Company?

In this funny episode, The Career Experts share their worst interview horror stories with you!

Ever wanted to know how Adrian and Yen met? And how their views on Career Strategy were shaped?

Join us for this intimate sharing session where both coaches spill their innermost secrets with you!

How do you answer the Headhunter when he asks this question?

Do you give him your base salary, or your total annual package? Do you include the benefits, because that could price you out of his budget!

Let Adrian and Yen shed light on the components of your salary, and show you the best way to present your remuneration with absolute clarity!

You probably knew you could ask questions at the Job Interview, but did you know you can actually ask these 5 sensitive questions?

In fact, you SHOULD ask these outrageous questions because your success on the job depends on it!

Tune in to this highly popular episode to find out what these questions are!

Are AI Job Hunting Tools really useful, or are they pure hype?

In this fun-filled episode, Adrian and Yen test-drive several AI-powered tools to see whether they're actually useful to your career.

You'd be surprised at what they uncovered!

Do you get cold feet when you have to speak to your CEO?

Or do you clam up when the Chairman turns to ask you a question?

Well, here are 5 things you can do to become more confident when speaking to Senior Management... and how you can leave an impactful impression on them!

Ever wanted to work at a company with a 4-day workweek?

Why not create your own?

It's possible if you learn the 5 things you can do to be more effective at work, such that you're only needed 4 days in a week!

Congratulations! You've landed a new job! But what do you do now that you're in a totally new organisation with new rules to learn?

Let the Career Experts show you the 5 Stages of Grief everyone goes through when trying to figure out their first 90 days on the job!

"If you HATE your job so much, why don't you just QUIT?"

That's what we ask our clients and you'd be surprised how genuine their answers can get, even if some of them are dead wrong.

It's all about fear of the unknown... so, let the Career Strategists show you how to overcome your irrational fears and embolden you to have a rethink about your current situation.

Promotions are usually happy situations... but what if you don't want the one that's been put in front of you?

Let The Career Strategists walk you through this tricky situation.

We have seen too many promising careers take a hit just because executives simply weren't aware they shouldn't be doing what they were doing.

And some of these Career Limiting Moves could have easily been avoided.

Join the Career Strategists to find out 5 of the most egregious (yet easy to avoid) ones!

In this exciting inaugural episode of Season 6, we explore the phenomeon called "The Sunday Night Blues" - That pervasive feeling you get as the weekend closes when you suddenly realise that there is a week of work looming ahead that you wish you didn't have to face.

In fact, this is so common that close to 73% of Executives report feeling it at some time in their careers!

Listen to the Career Strategists as they share how you can manage it and learn to enjoy the job that you have (or find an even better one!)

In this Special Bonus Episode, our CEO Adrian discusses the Unpopular Truths about CVs - Are you wasting too much of your time? Who even reads them? What's the SOLE OBJECTIVE of one?

And what's the TRUTH behind paid CV Writing Services?

Don't listen if you can't handle the truth...

Here's a special 'throwback' episode from March where the CareerAgility Team moved office and had to cope with changes.

We share some strategies to cope with change (and the woes of working with each other!)

What should you do if HR suddenly asks you to sign a FRESH Employment Contract? And what if the terms are onerous? Can you say no?

Here are some quick tips on how to navigate this tricky Situation.

Is it even possible to Negotiate your Salary before an offer is made?

The answer is YES you can!

With these powerful strategies, you can tip the balance in your favour - so, if you're in job search mode, come join us and learn how to MAKE MORE MONEY!!

What should you do if you've been passed over for promotion twice?

Try even harder? Tell the boss off? Quit?

Adrian and Yen share some quick ideas with you.

So, you've decided to RESIGN. But have you figured how you're going to tell your boss about it? And what are some things you need to do before that? How about the Biggest No-Nos to avoid?

Watch and learn as we share these secrets with you.

Ever thought of joining a Charity or Not-for-profit Organisation?

This week, we interview Celebrity Host, Bernard Lim, regarding his pivot from Entertainment to Dementia Singapore.

So, you've seen the shiny and colourful MBA Brochure and all the wonderful promises contained in it. But is it worth it?

In this 2nd episode, we hold a no-holds-barred discussion about whether an MBA is an asset or a liability to your Career.

"What would you do if you caught your boss at a KTV lounge with a competitor?"

This episode, we put The Career Strategists in the HOT SEAT and give them challenging work situations to see what THEY would do if they were caught in it.

What do you do when 2 headhunters call you up for the same role?

Do you go with the first one or the one with the better pitch?

It's tricky cos you might just piss the right one off.

Listen to our latest Episode here!

A Mentor of mine once asked me "Are you majoring in minors?" - ie, are you missing the woods for the trees?

Are you so focused on your job and the work you do that you've not realised your Career has gone off-track?

Listen to The Career Strategists to learn how you can shift your focus back onto the things that matter most!

In this new series of Shorts, Adrian and Yen discuss real-life cases that they have encountered in the hope that YOU can can learn some tips on how to navigate your own Career Conundrums...

In this episode, we discuss what you can do if you are faced with an incompetent boss. Tune in to find out more!

When you send your car for servicing, they put your vehicle through a rigorous battery of tests to make sure everything is working fine.

How about your Career? Can it survive an Audit?

The Career Strategists run through the 5 most important Career Questions you need to ask yourself - you'd be surprise how painful the answers could be!

With the cost of things creeping up lately, who isn't feeling poorer these days?

But are Salaries catching up with costs? What can you do if you're feeling underpaid?

Adrian & Yen share a different outlook with you and what you can do before asking your boss for that raise.

Did you know that 71.6% of Executives interviewed last year felt Job Insecure?

Who can blame them? With massive layoffs being the norm, nobody's job is truly safe.

But what can you do about it? Is there a better approach to managing your Career Anxiety?

Adrian and Yen share their concept of "Career Security" with you in this episode. Watch and learn!

Haven't you heard? These Foreigners are stealing OUR jobs!!

In this fireside chat (pardon the casual attire - this video was originally for CareerAgility Members only), I speak about whether this is a REAL issue and what we can do about it.

TRIGGER WARNING -> I'll be speaking my mind honestly and authentically and this might offend some people. If you're one of those offended, please switch this off and go play with your cats, or dogs or favourite TikTok Channel.

Tell me - do you agree with what I said?

So, the Headhunter calls... he asks you a litany of weird questions - then never calls you back again...

What the h*ck was that all about? What did you want from me?

Adrian and Yen share the insider secrets on how Headhunters think, and why it matters to you and your job search.

"I don't know what's next for me"

"Should I get an MBA?"

"I think my job is at risk - what should I do?"

As veteran Career Strategists with over 40 years of combined experience in the field, what are the most common Career Questions or Complaints that we receive?

In this episode, they share the answers to these questions.

How do you turn off the Interviewer in 30 seconds or less?

By asking them silly questions like "Can I have a look at your restrooms?"... which actually happened to a client of mine!

Of course, we all want to do well at interviews, but sometimes, we inadvertently make a faux pas - here are some things you should never talk about during an interview!

Welcome to Season 5! We kickstart this exciting new season with an interview with Pooja Vig, co-founder of The Nutrition Clinic who shares with us the Diet strategies needed for us to be at our PEAK performance so we can excel in our careers!

visit www.thenutritionclinic.com.sg to find out more!

So, you've just joined your dream company. All eyes are watching you...but are you doing the right things, or are you unknowingly pissing your new colleagues off?

Learn what the 5 ways you could be doing that... and how to prevent it!!

Are ANTS holding your career back? Learn how to squash those ANTS (Automatic Negative Thoughts) and overcome the fears that prevent you from being the BEST you that you can be!

"Is it ok to NOT be ambitious?" "Can I turn down a Promotion?"

We get these questions very often - the truth is, it could hurt your career if you did that, but if you want to, there's nothing wrong if it's part of your Career Strategy.

In this episode, Adrian and Yen will share their honest opinions with you.

Why won't my boss promote me? Am I being fairly compensated for my Job? What do I do if 2 headhunters approach me for the same role?

These are tough questions that few people will tell you the honest answer to - but WE will! Tune in to learn more!

ChatGPT is going to disrupt Jobs. But what if you could use it to FIND jobs? Let Adrian and Yen share some ways you can leverage AI to land that dream job!