Climb

Feeling stuck in your career can be frustrating-wondering whether to push for promotion, pivot industries, or even start over. But career growth doesn't have to be guesswork. Climb gives you a proven framework, backed by data and real-world experience, so you can take control of your path, make smarter decisions, and move forward with confidence. - Four-step RISE framework: Turns vague ambitions into a concrete, personalized growth plan. - 200+ executive interviews: Reveals real stories, shortcuts, and cautionary tales you can trust. - Templates, prompts, checklists: Accelerate action and track progress without extra research. - AI-ready insights: Future-proof your skills and stay relevant in an evolving workplace. - Companion digital course option: Reinforce learning and join a supportive peer community. Climb by career strategists Ritchie Mehta and Mark Evans, packages four years of cross-industry research into an accessible guide. Their combined leadership and coaching expertise deliver credibility every ambitious professional will respect. Structured around Reflect, Identify, Strategize, Execute, the book blends stories, data, and bite-size exercises. Each chapter ends with actionable takeaways so readers move quickly from insight to implementation. The tone is practical and direct, designed for busy professionals. Finish Climb with a clear, adaptable plan, stronger networking tactics, and the confidence to negotiate roles, salaries, and opportunities. Use the tools repeatedly as your goals evolve. Ideal for early-career talent to senior managers navigating promotion, pivot, or reinvention in volatile markets.

Ritchie Mehta is a marketing educator and founder of the School of Marketing, known for turning complex career theory into practical success. With decades leading brands and mentoring professionals, Ritchie brings clarity and structured optimism to every page. He distils research and real-world stories into frameworks that help readers act immediately. Mark Evans is a seasoned marketing leader and strategic advisor, bringing decades of experience in brand growth, digital transformation, and executive mentorship. As a former Managing Director of Marketing and Digital at Direct Line Group, Mark translates complex business challenges into actionable strategies. He advises organizations and boards with insight and practical frameworks, helping professionals and teams deliver measurable impact.

Part 1: Reflect - Your Strengths, Skills, and Spirit to Find Your Career Flow - Your Career Journey - The Focus on Skills - How Do You Recognise Your Direction of 'Flow' - Dealing With Your Limiting Beliefs Part 2: Identify - Opportunities to Expand Your Career - Opportunities Are Everywhere - The Role of Manufactured Serendipity - Building Your Network Part 3: Strategise - Key Strategies and Approaches to Manage Your Career Growth - Your Career 'Sweet Spot' - Role of Learning and Rejuvenation - Minus 100 Days Part 4: Execute - Plans and Optimise for Career Success - Applying for Jobs - Negotiate Like a Pro - Your First 90-Day Plan - Managing and Manoeuvring Through Failure End Section: Your Own Flexible Career Growth Plan