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Polly Wiggins @pollywiggins.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

What do we owe our employers? How much energy and effort do they have the right to demand of us? How much of our finite energy should we be spending on work? Today on my Substack I'm talking about the ebb and flow of work engagement - and about retreat. open.substack.com/pub/pollytal...

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Retreat

On the ebb and flow of work engagement

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NICEC @instcareer.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

📢 3rd and final call 📢 Start your new year with an article submission to volume 56 of the NICEC Journal! Deadline is the 12th January 2026 Find out more: www.nicec.org/articles/eth...

In keeping with our new approach to the journal we are open to receiving articles on all topics. However, this issue will include a special collection guest edited by Jane Artess focused on the ethics, philosophies, and principles (EPP) underpinning career development work.

We welcome papers on all topics as well as those that specifically engage with EPP issues in the context of career development, including but not limited to:

Original research
Theoretical or concept-based papers
Evaluation studies
Case studies of innovative and creative approaches to career guidance.
Reflective commentary of your own experiences within career guidance and development

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Polly Wiggins @pollywiggins.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Both year 11 and year 13 students are deep in the options planning zone right now. I've written a guide to apprenticeships, which may help any considering this option. Check it out and let me know what you think! pollywiggins.co.uk/2025/10/21/polly…

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Polly Wiggins @pollywiggins.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

A new edition of The Deep Dive! Today we're borrowing a concept from literature and considering the impact of storytelling on the way we see our careers. So are you a reliable narrator? Read on to find out! (Spoiler alert: it's probably 'no'.) www.linkedin.com/pulse/unreli...

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Unreliable narrators

Questioning our career stories Welcome back to The Deep Dive. This newsletter takes a closer look at concepts from different sectors and disciplines that might influence career development thought and...

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Polly Wiggins @pollywiggins.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Good luck to everyone getting their results today...

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Polly Wiggins @pollywiggins.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Well who wants to work for them anyway? Such wonky furniture... #careers #jobinterviews #comics

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Polly Wiggins @pollywiggins.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

In this new edition of The Deep Dive I'm looking at AI in the world of career development. Because there has been SO MUCH written about AI and I cannot resist joining in. Full disclosure: it's a bit ranty. www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-car...

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AI and career development: a rant

Welcome to The Deep Dive. This newsletter will take a closer look at concepts from different sectors and disciplines that might influence career development thought and practice.

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Polly Wiggins @pollywiggins.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Today's Substack is all about doubt - and why we need it (even if it feels uncomfortable). Career decisions are often fairly significant life choices, but that doesn't mean we should make them without any doubts! I'm making the case for embracing uncertainty... open.substack.com/pub/pollytal...

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Doubtless

The importance of questioning your decisions

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Polly Wiggins @pollywiggins.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

In today's blog post I'm looking at what might be motivating someone's desire for a career change - how can we be sure that the problem is really their career? pollywiggins.co.uk/2025/07/16/is-yo…

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Polly Wiggins @pollywiggins.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Today on my Substack I'm looking at careers-related role models - and it turns out I have a lot to say! (I always seem to have a lot to say...) substack.com/home/post/p-...

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What makes a role model?

On the limits of inspiration

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Polly Wiggins @pollywiggins.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

In my latest edition of The Deep Dive I'm exploring FOMO, JOMO and SOMO in a careers setting... Click the link if you don't want to miss out! (Sorry, couldn't resist) www.linkedin.com/pulse/fomo-j...

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FOMO, JOMO and maybe SOMO?

Feelings of missing out in our careers Welcome to The Deep Dive. This newsletter will take a closer look at concepts from different sectors and disciplines that might influence career development thou...

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Polly Wiggins @pollywiggins.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Taking aim at shiny, happy careers talk in a way that is probably quite grumpy, but definitely honest. pollytalkscareers.substack.com/p/you-cant-b...

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You can’t be anything you want to be (sorry)

On the limits of aspirations

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Polly Wiggins @pollywiggins.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

I have set up a Substack! It’s called, imaginatively, Polly Talks Careers and it’s going to feature a range of careers-related content aimed at a general audience. You can check it out here: pollytalkscareers.substack.com (it’s not compulsory but I would appreciate it!)

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Polly Talks Careers | Polly Wiggins | Substack

Writing and coaching with Polly Wiggins, talking all things careers-related. Click to read Polly Talks Careers, by Polly Wiggins, a Substack publication.

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Polly Wiggins @pollywiggins.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

I'm excited to launch my LinkedIn newsletter aimed at fellow careers professionals. Every fortnight I'll dive into an idea or concept (from a wide range of disciplines) to reflect on how it might apply to the world of careers development. Subscribe on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/build-relati...

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Polly Wiggins @pollywiggins.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

It's that lure of 'progression' isn't it? Until you realise you might be progressing away from the things you actually like about your work!

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Trotman Publishing @trotmanpublishing.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

🌍 Supporting the next generation of changemakers? Tomorrow, Sustainable Careers by Liz Painter publishes! The essential guide to helping young people find fulfilling, future-proof, planet-positive careers. #SustainableCareers #GreenJobs www.trotman.co.uk/products/sustainable-careers

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COMING SOON: Sustainable Careers

Coming soon in partnership with The CDI, Sustainable Careers by Liz Painter will be the ultimate guide to green careers for career development professionals.

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Polly Wiggins @pollywiggins.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Agreed - one of my favourite questions for clients (of all ages!) is 'What would success look like for you?'. I ask it of myself too, as careers professionals are not immune from the lure of groupthink!

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