#605 Career magnetism: how to attract what you want at work

What if you could pull the right career opportunities toward you while pushing away the work that drains you? In this episode, Helen and Sarah explore how the physics of magnets can help you shape a more intentional squiggly career.

Through three questions, they share practical ways to make new connections, rethink what’s in your diary and move from ‘either/or’ to ‘and’ thinking.

🎯 What You'll Learn

– How to attract more people, possibilities, and projects using weak ties and sponsorship

– Why asking "Do you know anyone who...?" speeds up your network growth

– How to use the "repel and replace" strategy to protect your time and energy

– Can you balance your day job and your development without burning out?

– How to navigate the tension between being clear and being kind in your communication

– How to hold flexibility and career progression together without trade-offs

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