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Yasar Ahmad

Join 750,000 professionals getting weekly career advice. Think of this as your backstage pass to corporate power plays. I’m Yasar Ahmad Global VP of HR turned career strategist & content creator. Names number most influential Talent Leader by Recruiter.com. Every week I unpack the stuff HR doesn’t put in the employee handbook: handling toxic bosses, negotiating pay rises, making your work impossible to ignore and, yes, building your own damn chair instead of begging for a seat. No fluff, no corporate jargon, just proven frameworks, scripts and the occasional career horror story. subscribe and find out how to turn frustration into promotions, pay bumps and real power. Subscribe if you’re ready to win at work!

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Week 33 - The Best Answer to "What's Your Expected Salary"

"Win at Work" Weekly Newsletter by Yasar Ahmad We have all been there. The interview is going well, the rapport is building, and then comes the dreaded question: “So, what are your salary expectations?” Your heart rate spikes. Before we dive into this weeks topic heres a few useful resources and updates: → Reboot your career Full FREE Guide Are you feeling stuck, burned out, or just itching for a fresh start in your career? If so, you’re not alone. Read the guide here! → 24 FREE Guides,...

"Win at Work" Weekly Newsletter by Yasar Ahmad Ever agonized over a work decision until the opportunity passed you by? Analysis paralysis is real – and it’s sabotaging your success. But before we dive into this weeks topic heres a few useful resources and updates: → Are You an Invisible Expert? Discover Your Development Score. My free 5-minute diagnostic that reveals exactly what's blocking your path to bigger roles and higher compensation. here! →Need A Job? It's probably how you interview....

"Win at Work" Weekly Newsletter by Yasar Ahmad How Employers Spy on You Completely Undetected Please understand that your employer has a significant amount of visibility into your life and what you do beyond what you think!In this video I go through some examples with expert Josh Long from Proton about monitoring at work from employers. Legal Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this video are my own and are based on general industry observations and publicly available information....

"Win at Work" Weekly Newsletter by Yasar Ahmad Bio Page | Instagram | Tiktok | Youtube | Contact Behind almost every success story, there’s someone who offered guidance or opened a door. Having a mentor to advise you – or a senior sponsor who advocates for you – can dramatically accelerate your career! But before we dive into this weeks topic heres a few useful resources and updates: → I'm in Dubai this week 7th to 13th, if anyone is interested in meeting up let me know! I'm here for the 1...

"Win at Work" Weekly Newsletter by Yasar Ahmad Bio Page | Instagram | Tiktok | Youtube | Contact The human experience can be described with a single, heavy word: "Kabad".It doesn't mean peace. It doesn't mean happiness.It explains exactly why you are tired.We spend our lives chasing the opposite.Soft beds. Easy money. Quiet Days. We tell ourselves: "When things finally calm down, I'll be at peace." But peace never fully arrives.Because comfort keeps asking for more. And the soul keeps feeling...

"Win at Work" Weekly Newsletter by Yasar Ahmad Bio Page | Instagram | Tiktok | Youtube | Contact Two weeks left in 2025 and you're feeling the pressure: "Should I be networking more? Updating my resume? Taking that online course?" Stop. The problem isn't that you're not doing enough – it's that you're overthinking everything. Research shows decision fatigue kills action. When faced with 50 things to do, most people freeze and do nothing. But before we dive into this weeks topic, I have...

"Win at Work" Weekly Newsletter by Yasar Ahmad Bio Page | Instagram | Tiktok | Youtube | Contact Ever been on a team full of drama; constant miscommunication, clashing egos, everyone out for themselves? The dynamics of your team can make or break your work experience! This week, I share 5 ways you can improve your team dynamics! But before we dive into this weeks topic, I have something for you: → Get my all my free guides and downloads directly here! Week 28 - Team Dynamics - Work Better...

"Win at Work" Weekly Newsletter by Yasar Ahmad Bio Page | Instagram | Tiktok | Youtube | Contact Managing your relationship with your seniors "managing up" is a critical career skill. A survey of high-earning professionals found 88% link “managing up” to career success. This isn’t about flattery or manipulation; it’s about collaboration. When you and your manager work well together, you both win. But before we dive in, I have something for you: → Get my Resume Template that landed me my...

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"Win at Work" Weekly Newsletter by Yasar Ahmad Bio Page | Instagram | Tiktok | Youtube | Contact New boss, reorganized team, updated software, shifting market... Change is constant in any career. The truth is, adaptability, the ability to adjust quickly and positively is one of the most valuable traits you can have. When curveballs come, adaptable people don’t flinch; they figure out how to hit them. That’s a competitive edge. But before we dive in, I have something for you: → Are you using...

"Win at Work" Weekly Newsletter by Yasar Ahmad Bio Page | Instagram | Tiktok | Youtube | Contact It was 2015. My son was 5 years old. He taught me a lesson that changed my life. Today, I want to tell you this story and hopefully, it will transform the way you think about "creative thinking" and problem-solving in your career. But before we dive in, I have something for you: → Are you an introvert who dreads networking events? I get it. That's why I wrote How Introverts Can Win at Networking...