When you need a kick up the career.

You're good at your job. You want to earn more. Move up. Be seen. And actually become the person your LinkedIn profile says you are.

“You’re doing a great job” doesn’t show up on your payslip.

You hit deadlines. Keep things moving. Quietly clean up messes no one else even sees. You’re the glue. The safety net. The one everyone depends on.

Maybe you want more money. A better title. Or just to break the cycle of soul destroying performance reviews that feel exactly like last year’s—minus the hope.

You know the one. Lots of smiles. A warm pat on the back. "Keep doing what you’re doing." A nod to your positive attitude. And a vague promise that maybe next year something might happen, while Dave gets promoted. Again.

Spoiler: next year looks a lot like this one. Polite praise. A salary bump just big enough to call it a raise—but not big enough to matter.

Unless you do something about it.

You don’t need another gimmick. Or a workshop about embracing your inner dolphin. You need a smarter way to play the game—so you get noticed, get paid, and actually move forward.

Build Your Edge is for people like you who want real progress—not just reassuring words and a fire emoji on Slack.

No fluff. No motivational playlists. No keynote speaker with a clicker talking about climbing Everest.

Just practical tools, sharp advice, and actionable steps that actually move the needle—for people who want results, not vibes.

We can help you:

  • Make your manager wonder how they ever coped without you
  • Say more with fewer words (and fewer follow-ups)
  • Nail the stuff that actually gets you noticed
  • Earn more, move up, and stop feeling like you’re winging it

And no—you don’t need to become a productivity robot to get there.

Because you’re not just trying to look like a star on LinkedIn. You’re trying to be one—in real life.

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Articles

Focused ideas to help you think clearly, act smarter, and move forward with confidence.

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Books

From practical guides I’ve written to smart reads I recommend, this is where downtime meets your next move.

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Coaching & Mentoring

Practical coaching to sharpen your direction, build confidence, and turn your next step into a real leap forward.

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CV & Career Advice

Sharp, practical advice to help you land the job, nail your interviews, crush your performance reviews, and take control of your next move.

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Every episode brings real lessons, practical advice, and a digital artefact you can download and apply—because learning should leave a mark, not just make noise.

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One-on-ones, hiring plans, strategy docs, reports, and more, pre-built to save you time, sharpen your execution, and get real work moving faster.

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Tips

Fast to read, easy to use, built to help you take the next step with confidence.

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Writing

Clear opinions, real insight, and actionable advice. Writing that moves people forward and helps them build their edge.

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A members-only space for sharing progress, asking questions, and staying sharp together.

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