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Nelson Ingle posted an update 5 weeks ago
CCF This Friday! (May 1, 12pm ET)
Your resume is flawless, so why is your inbox completely silent? 👀
This Friday on CCF, Let’s talk about the most frustrating part of the job hunt!
You know you are the absolute best fit for the role, but the digital algorithm is hiding you from the recruiters trying to fill it.
We are giving you the ultimate insider advantage.
We’ve locked in Al…
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Looking forward to our conversations – see you in a few minutes at noon today! 🔥🚀
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See meeting link – make sure you’re logged into your Simply Agile account to see the big red “Join Call” button
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The 24-Hour Rule
Taking time to answer a request isn’t being difficult. It is being thoughtful.
The people who say “let me check my schedule” aren’t avoiding you. They’re honoring their limits.
They know that an immediate “yes” doesn’t make you helpful. It often makes you resentful.
They know that buying time isn’t playing games. It’s making sure they actually…
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It’s an excellent piece of advise
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The "Empathy Layer" (Where AI Stops and You Begin)
AI can write a perfect contract, but it can’t build a relationship.
It can analyze a spreadsheet, but it can’t feel the tension in a boardroom.
In 2026, everyone has access to the same tools. Everyone can generate a professional email or a data report.
If you’re competing on “who can work the fastest,” you’re competing with a machine, and you…
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First Week Jitters
“I got the job!” …Now I’m terrified I’m going to fail!
What if they realize I’m not as ‘expert‘ as my resume said?
What if I can’t keep up with the pace?”
There is a specific kind of anxiety that hits the Sunday night before a new job starts.
We call it Imposter Syndrome, but for the working class, it’s usually just “Survival Stress.”
After weeks…
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What program leadership looks like when everything is on fire
Senior leaders are expected to deliver results across teams, but when challenges span multiple functions, things quickly break down. Ownership becomes unclear, stakeholder alignment is weak, and teams operate in silos. What starts as a technical issue turns into a broader organizational problem—stalling progress and creating frustration across…
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@brown Debra, It’s always tempting to just react when a project is on fire, but pausing to actually map out the dependencies is the smartest move.
I’ve found that the toughest cross-functional challenges usually get solved the moment you align stakeholders on clear ownership.
Great breakdown of what effective program leadership looks like in the trenches.
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After more than 20 years managing various kinds of projects and dealing variety of stakeholders. My profound finding would be the PEOPLE, who can make and break the project. There were times people in the project team just leave without notice and stakeholders causing melodrama over nothing. Project sponsors thinking they owned project team…
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Conflict resolution starts before the argument—are you missing the signs?
Most workplace conflict doesn’t come out of nowhere. It builds quietly through missed expectations, unclear communication, and small frustrations that go unaddressed. Teams often stay silent, hoping issues will resolve themselves. But without strong communication skills and accountability, tension grows—and by the time it surfaces, it’s…
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@Suly17 Spot on!
I’ve definitely seen projects stall because we assumed “quiet” meant “fine,” rather than recognizing it as a sign of brewing tension.
Making active listening a daily habit, rather than just an emergency conflict resolution tool completely changes how a team navigates challenges.
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Nelson Ingle posted an update 6 weeks ago
Working Genius part 2
Happy Wednesday!
Quick reminder that CCF Part 2 is happening this Friday. 🗓️
We are continuing our conversation around the Working Genius.
If you want to learn how to operate in your natural gifts and collaborate better with your teams, you won’t want to miss this one.
Be sure to RSVP and join us here:
simplyagile.com
#Jobseekers #Pathfinders - Career Catalyst Fridays (CCF) Part 2 - Simply Agile
Career Catalyst Fridays
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Yes, there will be another raffle!
Prize is a Working Genius assessment, with an hour of 1-on-1 coaching with me a $299 value.
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Congratulations to Suly for winning last week’s raffle prize! 🥳
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Make Human Connections First, Then Be Agile
Regardless of how many articles I read or write, nor how many certifications I earn or STAR scenarios I prepare for interviews (Situation, Task, Action, Result)…connecting with real people is more inspiring and rewarding.
Making time for real conversations is one of the most human things we can do. How do our opportunities expand once we…
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Great Share Kim! I agree completely.
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Fully agree!!
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Tolu Ojewunmi posted an update 7 weeks ago
7 weeks ago (edited)
Are you already staring at the clock, just waiting for 5 PM?
Here is the harsh reality: If your brain is completely fried by Friday afternoon, you aren’t outworking your peers. You are just doing the wrong kind of work.
You spent the last 40 hours forcing yourself through tasks that clash with your natural talents, and it is costing you your energy and your momentum.
We go live in less than 60 minutes.…
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Victor Okwara posted an update 7 weeks ago
Your audience does not care about your personal brand. They care about their own problems.
Too many emerging founders and builders are caught in a cycle of narcissistic marketing. You post about your morning routine, your coffee, and your “hustle”, wondering why it isn’t translating into opportunity.
The cost of this approach is invisible…
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