Widen the circle

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Build time for research, volunteering, spec briefs etc, but keep a beady on what it is costing you - financially and time-wise.

What nugget of info can you share with them that shows a deeper level of interest or knowledge? Equally, as much as you want to speak to the CEO, are they the right person? A great piece of advice someone once gave to me was, to aim your intro to the middle ranks of a company.
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The bonus of this approach is that they, as your champion, can feel they are making a difference, and through your energy and enthusiasm, look good too.
Thereâs evidence that people with this attitude are more likely to be tuned into the kind of interesting opportunities on the periphery of our vision.

I coach a lot of creative professionals who come to me at real crossroads in their careers - some have a menu of choices they are trying to decide from, or for some, itâs, âhelp me to do anything other than what I am doing right now!â
Regardless of which curated coaching path we end up travelling along, the process starts with a deep dive into the unconscious mind and ends up with a lateral shift and a conversation with someone you never imagined. (I say ends, but thatâs really the start).
Rather than think, who do I know, think who donât I know? Time and time again people tell me I want to do X but I donât know anyone, or they give up when a quick-fire email to friends, or friends of friends yields nothing. SLOW DOWN .
Challenge yourself to think outside your normal circle and widen your contact strategy.
See what causes they support, and what events they pop up at.
There will be someone doing something very similar to what youâd like to try somewhere in the world. 9/10 times those people are very generous with their time IF they sense a real connection and passion.
And this is the point, your standard cover note and a CV will probably not be enough.
Neither is the sycophantic, Iâve been a great fan approach.
Someone within reach of the decision-makers, but not so overwhelmed with the really big stuff that they canât spare you the time.
It's easy to say donât give up, but please donât. Trust the process.