Climb
Description
Feeling stuck in your career can be frustrating, wondering whether to push for promotion, pivot industries, or even start over. But career growth doesnt 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.
- The six-step CLIMB framework turns vague ambitions into a concrete, personalised growth plan.
- Insights from over 200 executive interviews reveal real stories, shortcuts, and cautionary tales you can trust.
- Practical templates and prompts help accelerate action and track progress without additional research.
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 into six sections, the book blends stories, data, and bite-sized 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.
By the end of the book, you will learn a clear, adaptable plan, stronger networking tactics, and gain 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, career change, or reinvention in volatile markets.
Reviews / Votes
"Climb higher, faster, and smarter, without losing sight of who you are."Jeff Dodds, CEO of Formula E
"If I'd had Climb at the start of my journey, I might have made fewer mistakes and got there a little faster.
Lord Karan Bilimoria, founder of Cobra Beer
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Persons
Ritchie Mehta is a marketing educator and founder of the School of Marketing, known for turning complex career theory into practical success. With decades of 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 organisations and boards with insight and practical frameworks, helping professionals and teams deliver measurable impact.
Content
Part 1: How Do I Have a Successful and Fulfilling Career?
- Chapter 1 Unlocking Your Career Compass
- Chapter 2 Building a Career That Works for You
Part 2: What Skills, Capabilities and Behaviours Do I Need to Succeed?
- Chapter 3 Gear Up: Preparing Your Mindset for Success
- Chapter 4 Upgrade: Skills You Need in an AI-Driven World
Part 3: How Do I Create Opportunities for Myself and Build a Network to Support Me?
- Chapter 5 OpportunityIsntGiven - Its Created
- Chapter 6 Network Like a Natural
Part 4: How Do I Stand Out in a Job Application and Interview?
- Chapter 7 Spotting Your Next Big Break
- Chapter 8 Negotiate with Confidence and Clarity
Part 5: How Do I Become Successful in a New Job?
- Chapter 9 Own Your First 90 Days
- Chapter 10 Shine Where You Are: Thriving in Your Role
Part 6: How Do I Overcome Failure and Rejection, and Bounce Back Even Stronger?
- Chapter 11 Fail Forward: Turning Setbacks into Comebacks