Articles by Proteus Consultancy Ltd
Attitude, Self Talk, Career Advice

Be conscious of your self-talk!

Am I shy or am I not? A little girl, out with her mum, was very miserable; a snivelling cold. Her mum was protective;…
Career Advice, Career Coaching, Career Mentoring

The "What", "How" and "Why" of learning.

Children learn by both example (exemplary learning) and experience (experiential learning) and the habit of using both…
Career Advice, Career Coaching, Career Mentoring

Enthusiasm and a sunny disposition are contagious.

So who would be the best person to raise your spirits and give you a mental boost - apart from your partner that is? As…
Career Advice, Career Coaching, Career Mentoring

Are you in charge of your career?

Most people just let things happen and that includes their careers.  It's typically only when we can't take anymore or…
Life Purpose, Career Advice, Career Mentoring

I want to stay in career management learning mode!

After 30 years of helping people with their careers I’ve realised a few things about learning experiences - the main…
Career Advice, Career Coaching, Career Mentoring

Is your career an exciting adventure?

Years ago my Indian friend Bacchu, my very first mentor, gave me a simple technique that I've never forgotten.  First,…
Career Advice, Interview Advice

The interview: judging a book by its cover.

In an interview, whether remote or face to face, you will be probed, you will be emotionally prodded, scrutinised and…
Career Advice, Career Coaching, Career Mentoring

Don't become an "If only" person.

It's no good wishing something would happen, you actually have to do something to make anything happen.  Your brain is…
Attitude, Career Advice, Career Guidance

What do employers look for in interviewees?

It's attitude and not alphabet spaghetti after your name that counts in job interviews!  For the majority of roles,…
Job Search, Career Advice, Career Coaching

How to maintain job search focus.

To be successful in a job search you have to maintain the highest level of self discipline. Take a moment to reflect on…
Career Advice, Career Coaching, Career Mentoring

Need a 'pick-me-up'? Try this one!

One of the best quotes I’ve ever come across for getting myself out of a “poor me” mind set and helping me to start…
Mentor, Coaching, Career Advice, Career Coaching

Considerations when choosing a mentor.

In Homer's Odyssey, the young Telemachus had an adviser called Mentor.  Before you choose your mentor reflect on the…