Wendy Paris - Don't Quit Your Day Job

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5 Copyright First published in 2022 by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd 42 McDougall St, Milton Qld 4064 Office also in Melbourne © Aliza Knox and Wendy Paris, 2022 The moral rights of the authors have been asserted ISBN: 978‐0‐730‐39659‐8 All rights reserved. Except as permitted under the Australian Copyright Act 1968 (for example, a fair dealing for the purposes of study, research, criticism or review), no part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, communicated or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission. All inquiries should be made to the publisher at the address above. Cover design by Wiley Disclaimer The material in this publication is of the nature of general comment only, and does not represent professional advice. It is not intended to provide specific guidance for particular circumstances and it should not be relied on as the basis for any decision to take action or not take action on any matter which it covers. Readers should obtain professional advice where appropriate, before making any such decision. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the authors and publisher disclaim all responsibility and liability to any person, arising directly or indirectly from any person taking or not taking action based on the information in this publication.

6 Letter to the reader

7 Begin Reading

8 Moving forward

9 Acknowledgements

10 Appendix: Quick reference guide

11 Index

12 WILEY END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT

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Aliza shares real stories in a fresh, original and relatable manner. And they add up to great advice on how you can make the most of your career.

— Claire Hughes Johnson,COO, Stripe

Don't Quit Your Day Job is an inspiring, engaging, and essential read on how to be the best you can be in life and your career. Aliza provides her uniquely human, practical and honest insights into what can help you achieve your full potential, drawing on her rich career and experiences to provide pragmatic ways to successfully respond to the many challenges of becoming a great leader.

— David Thodey,Chair, Xero and Tyro; former Chair, CSIRO; former CEO, Telstra

This is the best career advice I've read. Follow it and you will enjoy your life and work, and excel in what matters to you. Aliza brings her extensive senior global experience across a range of industries to help readers work out what they want and how to get it. It answers every question I've ever been asked by people seeking career direction and advice. Wish I'd written it.

— Margie Seale,Non‐Executive Director, Scentre Group and Westpac; former CEO, Random House Australia and New Zealand

When I started my career at BCG 30 years ago, Aliza Knox taught me some of the principles that got me to where I am today. In Don't Quit Your Day Job , you'll learn them too. Her advice is priceless.

— Brad Banducci,CEO Woolworths Group

Don't Quit Your Day Job provides practical tips and advice for success in your career. Aliza Knox distils her vast experience as a global business leader and mentor to highlight the mindshifts you need to expand your career opportunities and build your success at any stage of your life.

— Dig Howitt,CEO and President, Cochlear Ltd

Good people are hard to find and keeping them is even harder. Don't Quit Your Day Job will show individuals how they can get the most from where they are, and give managers the tips and tools to keep their talent from moving on.

— Alison Deitz,Chief Executive Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright Australia

Your career can take you anywhere. This highly readable and relatable book by Aliza Knox, Don't Quit Your Day Job , is an inspiration for how to make your career and your life work for you.

— Alison Davis,Managing Partner, Blockchain Coinvestors

First published in 2022 by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd

42 McDougall St, Milton Qld 4064

Office also in Melbourne

© Aliza Knox and Wendy Paris, 2022

The moral rights of the authors have been asserted

ISBN: 978‐0‐730‐39659‐8

All rights reserved. Except as permitted under the Australian Copyright Act 1968 (for example, a fair dealing for the purposes of study, research, criticism or review), no part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, communicated or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission. All inquiries should be made to the publisher at the address above.

Cover design by Wiley

Disclaimer

The material in this publication is of the nature of general comment only, and does not represent professional advice. It is not intended to provide specific guidance for particular circumstances and it should not be relied on as the basis for any decision to take action or not take action on any matter which it covers. Readers should obtain professional advice where appropriate, before making any such decision. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the authors and publisher disclaim all responsibility and liability to any person, arising directly or indirectly from any person taking or not taking action based on the information in this publication.