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Author:   Christine Brown-Quinn
Publisher:   Rethink Press
Imprint:   Rethink Press
Dimensions:   Width: 12.70cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 20.30cm
Weight:   0.227kg
ISBN:  

9781781334416

ISBN 10:   1781334412
Pages:   234
Publication Date:   10 February 2020
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Foreword Introduction Rule #1 - Claim Your Career Think strategically You are the business Strategy is the foundation for stepping up Stepping outside your comfort zone Moving up the food chain Focus on strategic outcomes Rule #2 - Crack The Confidence Code We live in a new normal Strive for confidence and competence in equal measure Tap into your courage memory bank Curb the confidence killers Taking imperfect action is a game-changer Career breaks build confidence Rule #3 - Prime Your Personal Brand Your brand permeates your personal business plan Build your brand using the CODE formula Strengthen your brand through consistency Enjoy the benefits of promoting your brand Be ready to showcase your brand at any time Rule #4 - Nourish Your Network Career success depends on your ability to network Set an objective for your networking strategy Starting with why empowers your networking strategy Networking is the bridge to tomorrow What's your story Turning networking into career opportunities Rule #5 - Revere Relationships We choose people we know and trust Evaluate relationships through your strategic lens The difference between coaches, mentors and sponsors How to use mentors How to use sponsors Making the initial approach It's a two-way street Rule #6 - Navigate Negotiations Asking changes everything Know what's important to you Prepare for likely objections Align interests to build rapport Be sure to benchmark your requests Know your bottom line Leveraging outcomes Rule #7 - Cherish Challenging Conversations Difficult conversations lead to a pathway of growth Preparing for talks on pay and promotion Be your best self Share the wider context What doesn't kill you makes you stronger Rule #8 - Deal With Difficult People Behaviour breeds behaviour Keep your cool Listen actively Mind your body language Shift the focus to them Prepare your response Rule #9 - Tackle Tricky Tensions Evaluate what to say yes to Beware of the downside of not saying no Focus on the outcome rather than the approach Crafting an effective request Make your requests motivational Raising awkward issues Standing your ground Rule #10 - Manage Your Manager Own the relationship Make your boss successful Approach your relationship as a partnership Managing conflict - agree to disagree Establish mutual expectations Final Thoughts Acknowledgements The Author

Reviews

‘Christine Brown-Quinn’s latest book, Unlock Your Career Success, is a pragmatic and incisive read for women at all stages of their career. What’s refreshing about Christine is that she writes as she talks, speaking from real experiences, with stories and anecdotes that are both accessible and directly applicable.’ Rebecca Robins, Global Chief Learning and Culture Officer, Interbrand ‘Unlock Your Career Success empowers women with truth-telling facts from the real business world paired with practical advice and insider knowledge that will help them to be promoted to the top. A compelling step by step manual enabling women to unleash their full potential without losing sight of their authenticity. This book shows women how to master the unwritten rules to climb the career ladder and stay on the fast track. Essential and inspiring reading for every working woman to realise their ambitions and aspirations.’ Michaela Jedinak, fashion designer and entrepreneur ‘An exceptional human, insightful and engaging read. Even a degree from an Ivy League University doesn’t guarantee us success in our career planning or business launch. Christine Brown-Quinn’s book is the ultimate guide for the dynamic, determined and entrepreneurial woman who wants to know about the ‘unwritten rules of success’ and be at the top of her game!’ Elizabeth Filippouli, founder & CEO, Global Thinkers Forum & Athena40 ‘Recommended to all those who wish to make a success of their career and to realise their full potential. Christine has been delivering inspiring webinars for IWE since 2013. Her sound advice and top tips, based not only on her personal experience but also on the experience of others who have achieved success in their careers, has helped thousands around the world on their chosen career path over the years. This book will enable many more people to benefit from her knowledge.’ Peta Payne, Managing Director, International Women of Excellence (IWE) ‘A book packed with the advice and guidance I wish I had had earlier in my career to help navigate the corporate jungle, from someone who has lived, survived and succeeded.’ Bev Shah, founder of City Hive ‘Reading this book feels like being mentored by a no-nonsense, intuitive-yet-strategically- minded colleague. When it comes to networking, Christine debunks the myth painting it as a necessary evil and instead encourages the reader to focus on the relationships at its heart. She illustrates her points with convincing reallife scenarios, and her message becomes clear: invest in nurturing your connections today and they will work hard for you when you need them. This may be a book for the career-minded, but in essence it is an empathically-driven exploration of relationship-building in the world of business. A must-read.’ Alisa Grafton, Partner, Cheeswrights LLP ‘Another thought-provoking title by Christine Brown-Quinn. Her many years’ experience has been distilled into ten simple rules that are applicable to each of us, irrespective of job title or position. No matter whether as an author, speaker or coach, Christine poses simple yet thought- provoking questions that give us the chance to reflect on scenarios from an alternative perspective. Using her approach should give us the confidence to tackle familiar career challenges differently. The beauty of this book is the content can be digested in full or by individual chapter depending on your own situation. In my view, it is a must-have read to always have in easy reach.’ Raine Hunt, Director of Marketing & Communications, Sopra Steria/NHS SBS

‘Christine Brown-Quinn’s latest book, Unlock Your Career Success, is a pragmatic and incisive read for women at all stages of their career. What’s refreshing about Christine is that she writes as she talks, speaking from real experiences, with stories and anecdotes that are both accessible and directly applicable.’ Rebecca Robins, Global Chief Learning and Culture Officer, Interbrand ‘Unlock Your Career Success empowers women with truth-telling facts from the real business world paired with practical advice and insider knowledge that will help them to be promoted to the top. A compelling step by step manual enabling women to unleash their full potential without losing sight of their authenticity. This book shows women how to master the unwritten rules to climb the career ladder and stay on the fast track. Essential and inspiring reading for every working woman to realise their ambitions and aspirations.’ Michaela Jedinak, fashion designer and entrepreneur ‘An exceptional human, insightful and engaging read. Even a degree from an Ivy League University doesn’t guarantee us success in our career planning or business launch. Christine Brown-Quinn’s book is the ultimate guide for the dynamic, determined and entrepreneurial woman who wants to know about the ‘unwritten rules of success’ and be at the top of her game!’ Elizabeth Filippouli, founder & CEO, Global Thinkers Forum & Athena40 ‘Recommended to all those who wish to make a success of their career and to realise their full potential. Christine has been delivering inspiring webinars for IWE since 2013. Her sound advice and top tips, based not only on her personal experience but also on the experience of others who have achieved success in their careers, has helped thousands around the world on their chosen career path over the years. This book will enable many more people to benefit from her knowledge.’ Peta Payne, Managing Director, International Women of Excellence (IWE) ‘A book packed with the advice and guidance I wish I had had earlier in my career to help navigate the corporate jungle, from someone who has lived, survived and succeeded.’ Bev Shah, founder of City Hive ‘Reading this book feels like being mentored by a no-nonsense, intuitive-yet-strategically- minded colleague. When it comes to networking, Christine debunks the myth painting it as a necessary evil and instead encourages the reader to focus on the relationships at its heart. She illustrates her points with convincing reallife scenarios, and her message becomes clear: invest in nurturing your connections today and they will work hard for you when you need them. This may be a book for the career-minded, but in essence it is an empathically-driven exploration of relationship-building in the world of business. A must-read.’ Alisa Grafton, Partner, Cheeswrights LLP ‘Another thought-provoking title by Christine Brown-Quinn. Her many years’ experience has been distilled into ten simple rules that are applicable to each of us, irrespective of job title or position. No matter whether as an author, speaker or coach, Christine poses simple yet thought- provoking questions that give us the chance to reflect on scenarios from an alternative perspective. Using her approach should give us the confidence to tackle familiar career challenges differently. The beauty of this book is the content can be digested in full or by individual chapter depending on your own situation. In my view, it is a must-have read to always have in easy reach.’ Raine Hunt, Director of Marketing & Communications, Sopra Steria/NHS SBS 

'Christine Brown-Quinn's latest book, Unlock Your Career Success, is a pragmatic and incisive read for women at all stages of their career. What's refreshing about Christine is that she writes as she talks, speaking from real experiences, with stories and anecdotes that are both accessible and directly applicable.' Rebecca Robins, Global Chief Learning and Culture Officer, Interbrand 'Unlock Your Career Success empowers women with truth-telling facts from the real business world paired with practical advice and insider knowledge that will help them to be promoted to the top. A compelling step by step manual enabling women to unleash their full potential without losing sight of their authenticity. This book shows women how to master the unwritten rules to climb the career ladder and stay on the fast track. Essential and inspiring reading for every working woman to realise their ambitions and aspirations.' Michaela Jedinak, fashion designer and entrepreneur 'An exceptional human, insightful and engaging read. Even a degree from an Ivy League University doesn't guarantee us success in our career planning or business launch. Christine Brown-Quinn's book is the ultimate guide for the dynamic, determined and entrepreneurial woman who wants to know about the 'unwritten rules of success' and be at the top of her game!' Elizabeth Filippouli, founder & CEO, Global Thinkers Forum & Athena40 'Recommended to all those who wish to make a success of their career and to realise their full potential. Christine has been delivering inspiring webinars for IWE since 2013. Her sound advice and top tips, based not only on her personal experience but also on the experience of others who have achieved success in their careers, has helped thousands around the world on their chosen career path over the years. This book will enable many more people to benefit from her knowledge.' Peta Payne, Managing Director, International Women of Excellence (IWE) 'A book packed with the advice and guidance I wish I had had earlier in my career to help navigate the corporate jungle, from someone who has lived, survived and succeeded.' Bev Shah, founder of City Hive 'Reading this book feels like being mentored by a no-nonsense, intuitive-yet-strategically- minded colleague. When it comes to networking, Christine debunks the myth painting it as a necessary evil and instead encourages the reader to focus on the relationships at its heart. She illustrates her points with convincing reallife scenarios, and her message becomes clear: invest in nurturing your connections today and they will work hard for you when you need them. This may be a book for the career-minded, but in essence it is an empathically-driven exploration of relationship-building in the world of business. A must-read.' Alisa Grafton, Partner, Cheeswrights LLP 'Another thought-provoking title by Christine Brown-Quinn. Her many years' experience has been distilled into ten simple rules that are applicable to each of us, irrespective of job title or position. No matter whether as an author, speaker or coach, Christine poses simple yet thought- provoking questions that give us the chance to reflect on scenarios from an alternative perspective. Using her approach should give us the confidence to tackle familiar career challenges differently. The beauty of this book is the content can be digested in full or by individual chapter depending on your own situation. In my view, it is a must-have read to always have in easy reach.' Raine Hunt, Director of Marketing & Communications, Sopra Steria/NHS SBS

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Christine Brown-Quinn is on a global mission to share with aspiring professional women practical, hands-on business strategies to fast-track their careers. As a former Managing Director in international finance, Christine is well-versed in what it takes to forge a thriving career in highly pressurised, alpha environments.

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