Why this practice?
Identifying admired behaviours helps you shape your own journey (Social Learning Theory).
What is it?
A visual or written map of people whose careers inspire you.
How to use it
List 3–5 role models and what you admire.
Circle common values or traits.
Use these to guide your next choices.
Closing thought
Who you admire is a clue to who you’re becoming.
Why this practice?
Visualisation builds clarity, motivation and strategic planning (Neuroscience of Goal Achievement).
What is it?
A visual or written board that outlines what you want life and work to look like in 3 years.
How to use it
Include categories like work, energy, relationships, learning.
Describe or collage what “great” looks like.
Check in quarterly.
Closing thought
The future you want deserves attention today.
Why this practice?
Gratitude improves wellbeing and relationships (Greater Good Science Center).
What is it?
A thank-you message to someone who positively impacted your professional journey.
How to use it
Choose a mentor, peer or former boss.
Send a short message or voice note.
Reflect on what their support changed in you.
Closing thought
Gratitude travels forward and deepens the journey.
Why this practice?
Clarity on what fuels you leads to smarter career choices (LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report).
What is it?
A visual summary of your top energisers: tasks, people, pace, purpose.
How to use it
Use four columns: “Tasks I love”, “Work rhythm I prefer”, “People who energise me”, “Purpose I need”.
Revisit during decision-making.
Closing thought
You know your recipe. Stop cooking someone else’s dish.
Why this practice?
Trying small experiments helps reduce risk and uncover hidden potential (Design Thinking Career Playbook).
What is it?
A list of low-risk activities to explore new roles or skills.
How to use it
Examples: volunteer for a new project, attend a new webinar, interview someone in another field.
Choose one per month.
Closing thought
You don’t need a full leap. Just one small experiment.
Why this practice?
Thinking about legacy sharpens intention and focus (Stanford Life Design Lab).
What is it?
Exploring the impact you want your work to leave behind.
How to use it
Ask: “What do I want people to remember about how I worked?”
Write freely for 10 minutes.
Turn insight into a daily anchor.
Closing thought
You’re writing your legacy already make it count.
Why this practice?
Visual cues influence mindset and resilience (Behavioural Science Principles).
What is it?
A physical or digital board filled with quotes that motivate you in your career.
How to use it
Collect 10 quotes from people you admire.
Display them on your wall, phone or journal.
Rotate them monthly.
Closing thought
Keep courage visible. It will show up when you need it.
Why this practice?
Recognising internal blockers is key to moving forward intentionally (Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine).
What is it?
Identifying thought patterns or habits that undermine your career progress.
How to use it
Reflect on recurring fears, doubts, or behaviours.
Label them (e.g., “inner critic”, “over-pleaser”).
Choose one small way to disrupt them this week.
Closing thought
You can’t change what you won’t name.
Why this practice?
Recalling past courage builds self-belief and forward motion (Berkeley Well-Being Institute).
What is it?
A personal inventory of moments you made brave career choices.
How to use it
Write down 3–5 moments where you acted despite fear.
Note what helped you do it.
Use them as anchors for your next decision.
Closing thought
You’ve been brave before. You can be brave again.
Why this practice?
Refreshing known skills ensures continued relevance and mastery (CIPD UK).
What is it?
A quarterly checklist to revisit and refine your core capabilities.
How to use it
List your top 5 core career skills.
Ask: “When did I last practise this?”
Choose one skill to deepen this month.
Closing thought
Even strengths need sharpening.
