Wendy Paris - Don't Quit Your Day Job

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2 Don't Quit Your Day Job 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

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4 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.

5 Letter to the reader The six mindshifts, in brief Notes

6 mindshift one: Go for both: Your work and your life are on the same team The ‘Ah‐Hah!’ of Suzy's story: step off the seesaw of work‐life balance Power Perspective #1: Embrace outside interests — and know they can contribute to career success Power Perspective #2: Make work fun Power Perspective #3: There are very few truly ‘wrong’ decisions (so don't agonise over them) Power Perspective #4: See the serendipity in your life … and act on it Notes

7 mindshift two: Stamina is a muscle. Build yours! The ‘Ah‐ha!’ of Barbara's story: stamina is a success superpower Power Perspective #1: Self‐care supports stamina Power Perspective #2: Don't over‐focus on the negative Power Perspective #3: Remember that you have options Power Perspective #4: Acknowledge that you are not totally in control Notes

8 mindshift three: Connection trumps tech savvy … even in tech The ‘Ah‐ha!’ of Rahul's story: careers are built by real connection Power Perspective #1: Amass that other critical capital: social capital Power Perspective #2: Consideration is currency Power Perspective #3: Praise often, and in public Power Perspective #4: Master the art of feedback Notes

9 mindshift four: You are in a relationship with your career: Nurture it The ‘Ah‐ha!’ of Katrien's story: Like a partner, your career responds to what you do Power Perspective #1: Keep your eye on your prize Power Perspective #2: Make sure your success gets seen within your firm and beyond Power Perspective #3: Fight back (skilfully) when wronged Power Perspective #4: Set boundaries Notes

10 mindshift five: Get a move on! Use movement to stay energised and thrive The ‘Ah‐ha!’ of Lisa's story: movement can maximise your value Power Perspective #1: Prepare for your promotion Power Perspective #2: Be flexible and persistent Power Perspective #3: Make one change at a time Power Perspective #5: Create momentum where you are Notes

11 mindshift six: Distant is the new diverse: Include the international and working‐from‐home team The ‘Ah‐ha!’ of Sierra's story: be open to where in the world your career may take you Power Perspective #1: Let your thirst for adventure turbocharge your career Power Perspective #2: Remove the ‘R’ from remote (as in, emote ) Power Perspective #3: Choreograph opportunities for connection Notes

12 Moving forward

13 Acknowledgements

14 Appendix: Quick reference guide

15 Index

16 End User License Agreement

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3 Don't Quit Your Day Job 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