Presentation by Peter Milligan of New Generation Leaders to CIMA members on January 21, 2014.

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The Power of Two Key Human Emotions
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Ensuring Job Security
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Purpose & Personal Brand
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Self-knowledge Exercise (incl. Session Break)
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Pay Rises and Promotions
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CV and Interviews
•
Hidden Job Market
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Q&A

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6. EXCITEMENT
FEAR
builds vision & energy
to identify and pursue
reminds us
to be alert to
OPPORTUNITIES!
DANGERS!
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7. For YOU right now
(or your organisation):
At least one….
- Potential Opportunity
- Potential Danger

8. How Secure
Are You?

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15. Gift
Passion
Need
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• Something you feel
• Problems
strongly about
• Something you are
really interested in
• What you LOVE doing
• What energises you
• What inspires you
• Aligned to your values
that people
want solved
• Something being
sought by others
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Natural Talents
Skills
Knowledge
Experience
- Personal
- Professional
Personal Qualities
Cultural Background
Education, Training,
Qualifications
Personal Contacts
with Goodwill
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18. • A personal brand communicates
who you are and your direction in life
• It offers something valuable to others
• Building your brand and
developing your career
is an iterative process!
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19. “Your brand is what people say about you
when you're not in the room”
- Jeff Bezos, Founder of Amazon

20. REPUTATION
YOUR BRAND
REACH
From: Brand You
by J. Purkiss & D. Royston-Lee

33. • Distinctive; Instantly recognisable
• Promises a particular experience
• Unique characteristic(s)
• Authenticity
• Underlying consistency
• Purpose is clear; Decisions are easier
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34. STEP 1:
Clearly identify your:
• Talents, Skills & Knowledge
• Experience (Professional & Personal)
• Core Values
• Personal Interests/Passion
• Peak experiences of working (you at your best!)
• Impact on Others (How they benefit)
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35. STEP 2:
(a) Select key aspects of the total package
that you want others to be aware of
(b) Be sure to include something that is unique
to you (and could be valuable to others)
(This can help attract the right people/opportunities
and also make you more memorable!)
(c) Learn to articulate it … succinctly!
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•Firstly …
•Secondly …
•Thirdly …

49. It isn't the mountains ahead
to climb that wear you out;
it's the pebble in your shoe.
Muhammad Ali

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56. •
Build a “50 page” CV (update it frequently!)
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Produce a generic CV (ideally 1 – 3 pages long)
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Tailor your CV (to any job you want to be considered for)
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Clear, well-structured, well-written, plenty of white space
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Correct spelling, grammar, etc. (ask someone else to check it)
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Bullet points (1 – 2 lines each)
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Use action verbs (e.g. managed, delivered, created, designed,
sold, enabled, installed, organised, oversaw, improved, etc.)
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Clear distinction between Responsibility & Achievement
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Highlight achievements (as added value to the organisation)
e.g. improved revenue, costs, efficiencies, etc.
(shown in number value or percentages where possible)
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Does it pass the “11.00 pm test”?
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58. •
Prepare on 3 levels (Physically, Emotionally, Mentally)
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Research! (i.e. organisation, industry, trends, people, etc.)
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Be Alert, Focussed, & Relaxed (High Intention, Low
Attachment)
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Think of it as a conversation (between two professionals)
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Know the content of your “50 page” CV well
(to be able to recall and tell good stories)
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S.T.A.R. structure for your stories (practice these!)
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Improve your stories with reference to time, space &
people
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Avoid “rambling” answers and be comfortable with silence
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Remember “Moments of Truth”
(Be friendly and respectful to every person you meet)
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59. Job Market
• Build 3 Lists:
The Hidden
(a) Industries / Organisations
(b) Roles of interest
(c) Personal Contacts
• Find connections
• Ask to have conversations
(seeking information, not a job!)
• Learn and share
• Keep becoming more:
 Visible  Trusted  Liked
• Be easy to find on-line
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60. Make Your Career …
a Joyful One!

62. Peter Milligan is founder of New Generation Leaders.
His passion is accelerating the development of emerging leaders
so they build the confidence, humility & wisdom to lead and inspire others.
25 years of study and work in Australia and the UK have built his expertise in:
•Inspiring Change
•Leadership Transformation
•Career Success
In addition to mentoring leaders, he speaks on topics such as:
•Career Security and Vitality in Changing Times
•Managing Stakeholder Relationships and Office Politics
•High Potential Talent to High Performance Leaders
Go to www.newgenerationleaders.com for more information
(and also The Seven Greatest Career Mistakes download)