“How many of the people you work with actually land the job they want in conservation?” I’ve been asked this question many times. And I answer it honestly: very few. Most end up somewhere they hadn’t considered. In jobs that didn’t exist when we started working together. In projects and businesses they built themselves. In

Let’s talk about talking to humans. If you’re trying to build a career in conservation – especially if you’re transitioning in – and you’re not reaching out to people… …you might think you have a networking problem. I’m guessing you don’t. If this sounds familiar: You re-draft a message five times… and don’t send it.

There’s a pattern I see in many conservation career paths: Once I have enough experience, then I’ll go for the job, then I’ll feel fulfilled. Once I feel more confident, I’ll apply for that role, so I can start being impactful. Once I have more time or money, I’ll change careers, so I can start

Quick question: What colour sunglasses are you wearing when you look at your career? Because we all wear them. You might be looking through grey lenses: “There aren’t many jobs.” “It’s too competitive.” “I need a master’s degree to stand a chance.” Or maybe yours are amber: “I need more volunteering experience before applying.” “It’s too late

There’s a quiet battle most of us fight every day, often without realising it. It’s the tug-of-war between what you really want, and what’s standing in the way: fear, discomfort, resistance. Sound familiar? Changing careers is terrifying. Leaving behind who you’ve been, stepping into the unknown, with no guarantee of how it will turn out. Putting yourself out

I once read a book called Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office. It promised to teach women how to act to reach that coveted office with a view – society’s symbol of professional success. The only problem? Who wants to spend their working years acting like someone else… just to end up in a