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Indispensable
- Author
- Chris Hirst
- Narrator
- Chris Hirst
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Publish Date
- 26 June 2025
- Run Time
- 6 hours 58 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Read by the author, Chris Hirst.
'This book will give you clarity, confidence, and a serious edge . . . The straight-talking, practical career guide we all need right now' – Chris Donnelly, host of Waking Up With Chris Donnelly and Secret Leaders
From the bestselling author of No Bullsh*t Leadership comes the ultimate guide to career success.
Success isn’t luck. Whether you’re at the start of your career, an ambitious young leader, an entrepreneur or on the brink of the boardroom, the fundamentals that make for career success don’t change. This book strips away the jargon, clickbait and corporate bullsh*t to reveal what really works, including how to:
• Get hired (and get ahead)
• Become an indispensable team member
• Manage your boss (instead of being micro-managed)
• Network like a pro (without feeling fake)
• Negotiate the pay rises you deserve
• Maximise your productivity
• Work hard without burning out
Nobody cares about your career as much as you do – so take control, cut through the noise and make yourself Indispensable.
'Cuts through the noise and reminds you what really matters at work . . . No-fluff, real-world advice that shifts how you show up – and stay indispensable' – Harpreet Kaur, winner of the The Apprentice UK
Critics Review
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This book will give you clarity, confidence, and a serious edge . . . The straight-talking, practical career guide we all need right now
Chris Donnelly, host of Waking Up With Chris Donnelly and Secret Leaders
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Should be given out to everyone at key moments in their career as the manual of how to do it. It holds your hand through the tricky moments of work. This book will be used over and over again when you need some instant reassurance, some trusted advice, a big dose of hope
Eleanor Tweddell, author of Why Losing Your Job Could Be The Best Thing That Ever Happened To You
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Crisp, clear and concise . . . The essential guide to getting, growing and keeping your career. Keep it by your side for these rapidly-changing times to navigate a job market in turmoil
Jane Hamilton, The Times Recruitment Editor
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Gives you the route to personal fulfillment and how to navigate future opportunities. Must read
Jack Parsons, CEO of Youth Group
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I was hooked. What really hit home was the reminder that it’s your attitude – not just your skills – that drives long-term success . . . Packed with the kind of advice that actually sticks
Mike Richards, host of The Career Treasury podcast
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This is a must read for anyone who is in the workplace right now who wants to not only develop in their career but who ultimately wants to be valued at work for who they are . . . A no-nonsense guide for anyone who wants to elevate their career to the next step no matter where they are on their current journey
Soma Ghosh, host of The Career Happiness podcast
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Chris Hirst has always been the business author that cuts through the noise and identifies what's genuinely important . . . Should be required reading for anyone looking to build a fantastic career
Andy Silvester, The Times London Editor
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Chris is the wise, practical mentor every early-career professional needs as they start out. He recognises that success requires aptitude and attitude, and his well-delivered advice will help readers to develop both . . . I will be recommending this book to those just starting out
Dr Katie Best, leadership coach and author of The Ten Toughest Leadership Problems
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Cuts through the noise and reminds you what really matters at work . . . No-fluff, real-world advice that shifts how you show up – and stay indispensable
Harpreet Kaur, winner of the The Apprentice UK
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A brilliant set of leadership tools that will help you succeed whatever your goal
Sir Clive Woodward on No Bullsh*t Leadership
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Details
- Author
- Chris Hirst
- Narrator
- Chris Hirst
- Duration
- 6 hours 58 minutes
- Release Date
- 26 June 2025
- ISBN
- 9781529051773
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Genre
- Management and management techniques, Advice on careers and achieving success, Business communication, etiquette and presentation
Synopsis
Read by the author, Chris Hirst.'This book will give you clarity, confidence, and a serious edge . . . The straight-talking, practical career guide we all need right now' – Chris Donnelly, host of Waking Up With Chris Donnelly and Secret LeadersFrom the bestselling author of No Bullsh*t Leadership comes the ultimate guide to career success.Success isn’t luck. Whether you’re at the start of your career, an ambitious young leader, an entrepreneur or on the brink of the boardroom, the fundamentals that make for career success don’t change. This book strips away the jargon, clickbait and corporate bullsh*t to reveal what really works, including how to:• Get hired (and get ahead)• Become an indispensable team member• Manage your boss (instead of being micro-managed)• Network like a pro (without feeling fake)• Negotiate the pay rises you deserve• Maximise your productivity• Work hard without burning outNobody cares about your career as much as you do – so take control, cut through the noise and make yourself Indispensable.'Cuts through the noise and reminds you what really matters at work . . . No-fluff, real-world advice that shifts how you show up – and stay indispensable' – Harpreet Kaur, winner of the The Apprentice UK
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