Use patience, process, and intention to create long-term leverage — During the past few years, I have seen many professionals start their careers with huge enthusiasm, drive, and energy. But after a few months, those same people who were eager to make a revolution became bored and disappointed. Their most common feedback when they hit the wall? …

A step-by-step methodology to take control of your job search and uncover opportunities you’d otherwise miss — In my professional life, I wear different but complementary hats. I am a headhunter, an associate professor of career strategy at IE Business School, and an executive coach. …

There is a price to pay first — Barcelona, 29th September 2002. Telefonica World Series by Nissan (pre-F1 racing category). Warm-up session on race day. As I drive past the main finish line on my last lap I hear my engineer cheering over the radio. I had ended P1 for the session. On old tyres. That was a…

Adopt this systematic weekly review to make progress every week towards your biggest, most important goals — As someone with a personal passion to help others execute on their professional goals, I do more than assist in the definition of their objectives and encourage them on their path. …

These themes can be nurtured, for instance, through daily rituals. These are processes in which we feed the “right wolves” and “turn on all systems” to ensure alignment with our theme and the right level of performance through the day. Cultivating a Theme: Try It Yourself! As a practical example: Many of us wish to cultivate…

Debunking mainstream advice with a bit of common sense — When I read things like “you too can become a 6-figure entrepreneur” or “follow your passion and you will be happy” I get nervous. This kind of marketing triggers most people into long-term career failure. I have seen it. After 20 years of professional sports, investment banking and entrepreneurship, I…

Professional Sports Can be Raw Teachers — 1. “Winning” is Something You Can Learn When you achieve your first pole position, or your first win, the behaviour that made that happen integrates in your identity. A winner is someone that wins. It becomes easier to replicate the result once the breakthrough happens. You have surely experienced this too. When we achieve a goal…

Curate These 7 Key Aspects And go From Zero to Hired — I have always had a passion for helping people develop successful careers, specially when it comes to professionals in financial services. First in investment banking (as Recruiting Captain for Morgan Stanley’s Sales and Trading division), and later again as an entrepreneur, I have continued to invest focus and energy in…

Options For The Professional Mid-Life Crisis — Are you thinking of leaving your current job to pursue your true calling? Are you a few years into your career and asking yourself where to go next? Do you feel disengaged at work, with low energy and out of tune with the company’s management, mission or goals? Is…