Rise Up - Insider strategies for career success from top leaders

The world of work has changed forever. The old rules of career success no longer apply. Thats why we wrote CLIMB - a practical, inspiring framework built from 200+ interviews with world-class leaders, entrepreneurs, Olympians, and creatives.
Whether youre just starting out, aiming for the C-suite, or bouncing back from setbacks, CLIMB hands you the tools to create a career that works for you not the other way round.
With a powerful foreword by entrepreneur, influencer and investor Simon Squibb, Climb challenges you to reimagine success. As Simon says: Your career shouldnt be a trap. It should be a launchpad. This book hands you permission to dream big, fail forward, and build a career on your own terms. And then Climb. Because the world needs your dream. And nows the time to build it.

List of contents

Part 1: Reflect - Your Strengths, Skills, and Spirit to Find Your Career Flow

1. Your Career Journey
2. The Focus on Skills
3. How Do You Recognise Your Direction of Flow
4. Dealing With Your Limiting Beliefs

Part 2: Identify - Opportunities to Expand Your Career

1. Opportunities Are Everywhere
2. The Role of Manufactured Serendipity
3. Building Your Network

Part 3: Strategise - Key Strategies and Approaches to Manage Your Career Growth

1. Your Career Sweet Spot
2. Role of Learning and Rejuvenation
3. Minus 100 Days

Part 4: Execute - Plans and Optimise for Career Success

1. Applying for Jobs
2. Negotiate Like a Pro
3. Your First 90-Day Plan
4. Managing and Manoeuvring Through Failure

End Section: Your Own Flexible Career Growth Plan

About the author

Ritchie Mehta is the Founder of the School of Marketing and an Honorary Fellow at Cambridge Judge Business School. He has built a career dedicated to helping people unlock their potential, from mentoring the next generation of marketers to hosting thought-provoking conversations with global business leaders. His work blends deep industry knowledge with a passion for making career success more accessible, practical and inspiring for everyone.
Mark Evans is the former Executive Director of Marketing & Digital at Direct Line Group and now serves as Chair of the School of Marketing. An Honorary Fellow of the Marketing Society, he has led at the highest levels of business while also dedicating his time to coaching and mentoring leaders across industries. Mark brings together real-world boardroom experience with a personal commitment to helping others achieve fulfilling careers.Together, they share insights from over 200 interviews with world-class leaders to create CLIMB, a practical guide for anyone who wants to build a career that truly works.

Summary

The world of work has changed forever. The old rules of career success no longer apply. Thats why we wrote CLIMB - a practical, inspiring framework built from 200+ interviews with world-class leaders, entrepreneurs, Olympians, and creatives.
Whether youre just starting out, aiming for the C-suite, or bouncing back from setbacks, CLIMB hands you the tools to create a career that works for you not the other way round.
With a powerful foreword by entrepreneur, influencer and investor Simon Squibb, Climb challenges you to reimagine success. As Simon says: Your career shouldnt be a trap. It should be a launchpad. This book hands you permission to dream big, fail forward, and build a career on your own terms. And then Climb. Because the world needs your dream. And nows the time to build it.
Why this book matters:

• The job for life is gone. Success is now shaped by adaptability, resilience, and opportunity.
• People want not just pay cheques, but meaning, growth, and fulfilment.
• Yet many feel stuck, lacking confidence and direction.

What youll learn in Climb:

• Define your success get clear on what fulfilment means to you.
• Sharpen your skills build the capabilities that matter in an AI-driven future.
• Unlock opportunities create visibility and open doors through smart networking.
• Stand out to get in present your authentic best in applications and interviews.
• Excel in your role master the first 90 days and shine where you are.
• Bounce back turn setbacks into comebacks.

Why you can trust this book: Built on exclusive interviews with over 200 global leaders, including:

• Guy Kawasaki Silicon Valley pioneer and former Apple evangelist.
• Lord Karan Bilimoria Founder of Cobra Beer.
• Karen Blackett CBE UK President of WPP.
• Sir Clive Woodward World Cup-winning England Rugby coach.
• Cristina Diezhandino Global CMO, Diageo.
• Claude Littner Judge on The Apprentice.

Product details

• Authors: Mark Evans, Ritchie Mehta
• Publisher: PEARSON BUSINESS
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 22.11.2025
• EAN: 9781292484709
• ISBN: 978-1-292-48470-9
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Business