Professional Development Is Now Personal

claires·May 24, 2023

I shared a blog this week on how the shifting work landscape creates new opportunities for learning and growth. I think it struck a chord because it was our (Topknot's) most ever opened and clicked-through newsletter yet! 2+ years into writing newsletters, I will take the huge win.

I'd love to hear what you think.

Iynna·May 26, 2023

Thanks for sharing, great post! I honestly think that professional is and has always been personal dev and vice versa, like the two coexist and have an impact on one another!

claires·May 26, 2023

At it's best, I totally agree.

Iynna·May 27, 2023

True, it's been the case for me but I recognise it is not the case for everyone. How have you merged the two in your life?

claires·May 30, 2023

I'm very fortunate to have loads of support. If I am using broad strokes, then I'd say therapy is more personal and executive coaching is more professional and Topknot is the thing in-between. I think the major difference between now and when I first started in the workforce is that I thought it was totally necessary to remove any personal stuff from work. I see it as an asset now to acknowledge what else I am bringing in.

Iynna·May 30, 2023

"when I first started in the workforce is that I thought it was totally necessary to remove any personal stuff from work" --> totally a sign of weakness and/or the two could not coexist, it's BS! Whatever is happening personally might affect you at work/in the professional setting!