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You're halfway through the year—now what?
5 questions to help you reflect and refocus
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We’re now firmly into the second half of the year – and yesterday was also my birthday! This week, I went on a retreat to Tenerife, Spain, to give myself something I almost never have: space to think, not just do.
I took the opportu...
by Dupe Burgess —
Jun 29, 2025
Your 9–5 isn’t safe. A business might be.
5 steps to build income, freedom and a safety net
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People say it’s risky to start a business.
Even today, the status quo is to follow the traditional path: join an organisation and work your way up the ladder. Maybe switch roles internally, or move companies for a better salar...
Jun 22, 2025
Most talented people stay invisible
5 ways to promote yourself and attract opportunities
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Self-promotion gets a bad reputation, but my personal belief, controversial as it may be, is that we should all be promoting ourselves every day.
The fact is, if you’re not promoting yourself online in some way, you’re miss...
by Dupe Burgess —
Jun 15, 2025
How to get 'lucky' more often
The real secret behind landing big opportunities
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Recently, I closed a high-value speaking gig at a major conference. I was really happy with the outcome. When I shared the news with a friend, her response was, “You’re so lucky you’re great at speaking.”
The comment got me thi...
by Dupe Burgess —
Jun 08, 2025
What AI can’t replace (but the world still needs)
The 5 human skills that will keep you relevant
Read time: 6 minutes
As a parent to small children, I find myself thinking a lot about the kind of world they’ll grow up in, especially in terms of technology, careers, and lifestyle.
It’s mind-blowing to think how much has changed in the last decade...
by Dupe Burgess —
Jun 01, 2025
No one can beat you at being you
How to find your edge—and use it to win your own game
Read time: 6 minutes
For so many years, I believed the path to "success" was fairly straightforward:
Play it safe
Follow the rules
Do what others are doing
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Some career pathways seemed guaranteed to lead to success, and I believed that as l...
by Dupe Burgess —
May 25, 2025
Afraid to put yourself out there?
6 tools to quiet fear and finally start showing up
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Over the past few weeks, I’ve received so many messages asking the same core question: How do I get over the fear of being seen?
Showing up fully
Putting yourself out there
Being judged by friends and colleagues
The m...
by Dupe Burgess —
May 18, 2025
Don’t learn these the hard way
7 mistakes that cost me time, energy, and peace of mind
Read time: 6 minutes
We live in a culture that celebrates the highlight reel.
We hear all about the promotions, awards, funding rounds, big wins—but rarely about the failures and mistakes.
But across every stage of my career — as a doctor, s...
by Dupe Burgess —
May 11, 2025
Why your LinkedIn posts fall flat
5 simple writing shifts that lead to better engagement
Read time: 5 minutes
Only 1-3% of LinkedIn users actively share content consistently, which means there’s still a big opportunity to use the platform to your advantage.
The problem is, most people try posting a few times, don’t see much engag...
by Dupe Burgess —
May 04, 2025
The best investment you'll make this year is in yourself
Why 60 minutes a day could change your life
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10 years ago everything, on paper at least, looked good.
I was working as a doctor; a respected, secure career.
But I felt stuck. I knew there was more out there for me, I just didn’t know what it was or how to reach it.
So I commit...
by Dupe Burgess —
Apr 27, 2025
Not building a brand? You’re missing out
5 surprising reasons to grow your digital footprint
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Over the past 12 months, I’ve come to realise that a strong personal brand is one of the highest-leverage assets you can build.
And I speak from personal experience…
I started my career as a doctor
Next, I worked as a st...
by Dupe Burgess —
Apr 20, 2025
How I’d grow from 0 to 65K today
The 8 steps I’d take to grow a personal brand from scratch
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In January 2024 I’d never posted on social media.
Today, my LinkedIn following is over 65,000 people.
And if you’re just starting out, I want to show you how you can do the same.
The journey started slowly. I knew tha...
by Dupe Burgess —
Apr 13, 2025
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