by Jean | Mar 20, 2025 | Career coaching, Emotional intelligence, Mindset at Work
Tips to be Happy and Successful at Work This episode is adapted from Episode 68 of Making Sense of Work Podcast by Jean Balfour. Work has always fascinated me. I’ve been reflecting on what I’ve learned about work and what makes it exciting. And it’s not just from my...
by Jean | Dec 9, 2024 | Career coaching
The Impact of Sponsorships on Career Success This blog is adapted from episode 22 and episode 23 of Making Sense of Work episode. Do you have the sponsors you need to help advance your career? What are the influences sponsors bring versus mentors that impact our...
by Jean | Dec 4, 2024 | Career coaching
Making a Bold Career for Career Transformation We had the incredible privilege of speaking with Vanessa Teo, Senior Vice President of Global Human Resources at ST Engineering. This insightful conversation is adapted from the “Making Sense of Work” podcast...
by Jean | Nov 28, 2024 | Career coaching, Career transition, Coaching Skills
How to Have Courageous Career Conversations with Vanessa Iloste We had the privilege of speaking with Vanessa Iloste in 2022. This conversation is adapted from Episode 18 of our Making Sense of Work podcast with Jean Balfour. Career conversations are an invaluable...
by Jean | Jun 27, 2024 | Career coaching, Coaching Skills, Executive Coaching, Leadership
Mentoring vs. Coaching: Everything You Need to Know In today’s fast-paced and competitive world, personal and career development has become fundamental to success. We are all seeing the need for more knowledge transfer and shared expertise to get ahead....
by Jean | May 8, 2024 | Career coaching, Career goals
Identify Your Zone of Genius: Addressing the Upper Limit Problem This blog is based on insights from Gay Hendricks’ “The Big Leap” and shared by Master Certified Coach Jean Balfour in her masterclass Unlock Your Genius Discover Your Next BEST...