Niv Now - Coach for Career Happiness

28/05/2026

23/05/2026

You open LinkedIn for 30 seconds.

Close it 10 minutes later feeling behind.

Someone got promoted. Someone switched roles. Someone’s doing the thing you told yourself you’d do.

There’s an old Buddhist-rooted Japanese expression called oubaitori - let me inspire you to changed how you think about career change timelines.

It’s built from four kanji: cherry blossom, plum, peach, apricot. Four trees. Four completely different bloom times.

The cherry blossom doesn’t try to become the plum.
The peach doesn’t wait for permission to bloom.

You’re not in their race. You’re in yours.

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20/05/2026

Here’s the full thing:

My coach brain says: give value.
My real brain says: Banananer. 🍌
Sometimes i lover to just be. Not perform. Not deliver. Just show up - and maybe crack a bad joke.
If you want to let go and take things easy more often - drop “Banana” in the comments or via DM. I’ll reach out. 🎹

19/05/2026

What makes a good life?

For me it always comes back to relationships.

The one with yourself. The ones with others.

Just be with what is. Acknowledge it. Be present.

And if something didn’t work out the way you wanted —
forgive yourself.

That’s it really.

We can all be in good relationships.
It starts with showing up for yourself.

18/05/2026

I’ve been a creative at an ad agency.
A travel guide.
A co-founder at early-stage startups.
In university communications.
I even sold garden houses.

Every time I made a move, people thought it must have been so scary.

Honestly? The hardest part wasn’t starting over.
It was not seeing how much I already had.

That’s what I call wrong hesitancy —
and you’re not alone in it.

You don’t start from zero. You never did.

I’m here to help you see that. 🎸

13/08/2024

After the incredible energy from our recent LinkedIn Audio event, "Getting Jobs Should Be F***ing Easy," we're excited to keep the momentum going with our next session: "Gemeinsam wachsen statt wechseln: Karriere ohne Kündigung." 🌟 (Yes, this time in german - comment below if you are interested in an event in english)

📅 Mark your calendars: Thursday, August 15th!
Finding the right career path or supporting your employees in doing so doesn’t always mean jumping ship. Sometimes, it’s about growing right where you are.

This Thursday, we'll explore how to:
🌱 Assess Your Current Role: Are you truly happy where you are? Learn how to evaluate your current job satisfaction and identify areas for growth.

🌱 Set Clear Goals: Whether you're aiming to advance in your current position or considering a shift, we’ll guide you on setting and achieving meaningful career objectives.

🌱 Strengthen Communication: Discover strategies for effectively communicating your needs and ambitions to your employer, paving the way for mutual growth.

🌱 Foster Resilience: Develop the resilience needed to navigate career challenges without feeling the need to quit.

Whether you’re an employee looking to grow within your organization or an HR professional seeking to retain top talent, this workshop is for you! Let’s come together to create a workplace where growth and satisfaction are achievable without making drastic changes. 🌟

Don’t miss out! Click the link below to join us and take the first step towards a more fulfilling and sustainable career.
🔗 https://lnkd.in/e8-QMphU

18/02/2024

I recall a day in November, when I walked home in the pouring rain, feeling completely burnt out from working almost round the clock.

I realized that this was neither healthy nor good for me. 

I asked myself, “Why am I doing this to myself?”

The answer that came to me was that I needed to make money, but that left me feeling disconnected from my heart and the joy of creating. 

I believe we often blind ourselves with paychecks and forget that we have a choice to live a purposeful life. My purpose is to enjoy life while making the world a better place using my unique skills through coaching. Practically that means I help to improve careers, be better at networking, and be happy in the new world of work. 

For me, success means being there for myself and others. I became conscious of the fact that I was often there for others more than I was for myself. Back in that day in november, I promised myself that I would take care of myself and take a vacation. 

Today I am standing in a wework in Capetown, feeling more connected to my “why” than ever before. Helping others find joy and connection in the new world of work brings me joy. And it is my privilege, honor and pleasure to do so. 

It’s not all sunshine and there are ups and downs. Especially being self-employed. 
But I am successful. I am there for myself and others. Finally. 

What about you?

What is your “why,?

and what does success mean to you?