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A SENSE OF SELF

WHEN people end up not enjoying their job, one of the reasons is that it doesn’t align with who they are, says organisational psychologist Phiona Martin.

“Self-awareness helps to guide us, which is why it’s especially important when it comes to making major life decisions such as choosing a career.”

We asked the award-winning career coach to explain why knowing yourself is so important in the workplace.

What does it mean to know yourself?

For me, it means knowing your VIPS:

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