Published in The Startup·Pinned7 Corporatisms I never want to hear againBecause bullshit in corporate speak is even more excruciating than the garden variety — I don’t think you’re ready Always said by some higher up who thinks that because they’re higher up, they know better than you. As though every step up the ladder of hierarchy equals a jump of 10 IQ points and the wisdom of Yoda. I’ve seen this said to multiple young, extremely talented and ambitious…Life4 min read
Published in The Authentic Eclectic·6 days ago5 Brutal Truths of Work That Are Never Going AwayMight as well get used to them and have a laugh instead — 1. It will always be like high school Oh, you thought just because you got away from those adolescent assholes at school that things would get better? That’s adorable. Sadly everything that you hated about high school is still present in the corporate world, except now it just has a thin veneer of respectability and professionalism to it. …Work6 min read
Jun 20The Ultimate DIY Guide to Pro Public SpeakingHow to knock people’s socks off, every time — Consult the Internet — not always a good choice, and it’s likely that you’ll find people fear public speaking more than death. Death. Literally the end of your existence is less terrifying than speaking to a gathering of people. Look, I’m not convinced that’s an accurate figure, but what is…Careers11 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jun 13Hate Self-Improvement?Try this instead…it could change everything — Self-improvement seems to get a bad wrap here at Medium. …Self Improvement5 min read
Jun 8The Uncomfortable Truth of InfluencersYou’re way more impressionable than you want to admit — Once upon a time I was one of those people who would always get my arm twisted by salespeople, callers and charity sellers at the shops. They’d flash a smile and extend their hand to shake mine, and it was suddenly like I was being pulled against my will to…Psychology6 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·May 30Throw Your Goals in the BinThere’s a better way to live, and your fulfilment will skyrocket — If there’s one thing that I’ve learned as an adult, it’s that goals are given way too much credit. You’ve gotta have KPIs, you have to set SMART goals, and you have to know what you want out of everything; otherwise, you’ll never get anywhere. Isn’t it funny that such…Self Improvement7 min read
Published in The Authentic Eclectic·May 16We’ve Made a False God of InclusivityNot everything is — or should be, for everyone — There’s a wall at my gym made out of plywood, and it has a bunch of writing on it in black ink. Each entry is the same: a name, then a date underneath, then a “160kg” (350lbs) underneath that. …Society7 min read
Published in The Authentic Eclectic·May 11Corporate Assholes Strike AgainWhy we can’t seem to get vacations right — So Easter weekend has passed again for another year. That wonderful four days off of work that comes at just the right time after Christmas break. It’s something we all look forward to and yet, every single year, something happens that takes the shine off it. You see this year…Work7 min read
Published in The Authentic Eclectic·May 8The Dumbest Hot Take of Musk’s Twitter TakeoverIt’s part of a wider trend of people who need to shut their trap — There’s nothing quite like an ultra-successful person doing something big in public to bring the opinionated out in droves. With Musk buying Twitter, commentary across both that platform and here on Medium has been absolutely rife, with everyone offering their meaningless two cents on the topic. My absolute favourite take…Tech4 min read
Published in The Authentic Eclectic·Apr 27Climbing the Corporate Ladder Isn’t About Hard WorkIt’s all about the optics, stupid — Tell me if this sounds familiar. Go to university, get good grades, then get a job and work hard. Show you’re capable, show that you can solve problems and show that you have some talent. Show that you can take worries off your boss’s plate. …Careers7 min read
