Psychologies UK 04.2020

APRIL 2020 PSYCHOLOGIES MAGAZINE 69

1

Don’t respond
to every email
straight away.
‘Plan your day according
to your own agenda, rather
than responding to or
pleasing others,’ advises
coach Hetty Einzig.

2

Socialise with
the team – for one
drink. ‘Set strong
boundaries,’ says coach

John Anderson. ‘There’ll

come a day when you will

need to call out behaviour

that’s unacceptable.’

3

Talk to recruiters,

and not only about

your CV. ‘If you see

a job advert you like, ask

them their opinion; what

are the key skills they think

you’ll need for the role?’

suggests Mary Fenwick.

4

Get a mentor.

‘Choose wisely

• preferably
  someone outside your firm
  but in the same profession,’
  says Fenwick. ‘They will
  know the landscape and
  can give you perspective.’

5

Know the upside

of being the

boss. ‘People often

feel intimidated about

taking on a top job because

they’re fearful of being

overwhelmed. Remember,

if you’re the boss, you get

to set the agenda, for

example, flexible working.

And the rewards can be

great,’ says Fenwick.

l Read the ‘27 Styles Of Leadership’

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