In the audio text, Andrew discusses the benefits of personal development and training opportunities. He tells the story of Brett, who was feeling unmotivated at work until HR offered him a tailored package that paid him to go to the gym twice a week during office hours.
Andrew explains that a personal development plan (PDP) is a roadmap to success that can help people clarify their goals, identify their strengths and weaknesses, improve their employability, track their progress, and boost their mental well-being.
Andrew answers three common questions about personal development and advises people to create a PDP to clarify their goals, gain practice to grow their confidence, and take the initiative to request advice and make friends quickly with their teammates.
Andrew suggests two actions that people should take: investing time to create their PDP as a long-term investment in their success and getting clear on their personal development goals, gaining practice to grow their confidence, and taking the initiative to request advice and make friends quickly with their teammates.
Can't wait for Series 2 to run its course? Then buy Andrew's new book, published on Amazon, and there's also an Audio version.
Further reading and videos: Andrew recommends some useful follow-through material which you can find for each episode at
www.myhappinessatwork.com/reading/categories/research-reading
and
www.myhappinessatwork.com/watch.
BOOK:
The 50 Ways to Succeed at Work book is a standalone companion to Andrew Leigh's weekly podcasts.
It's an essential resource for all job starters and those at work for a few years.
Dip in and out and take what seems helpful.
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