Cutbacks mean a top academic must re-apply for a post on his reduced team. His messy appearance gives a poor impression yet he sees his boss as the problem. Should the coach redirect him? A colleague who knows you specialise in career coaching has recommended you to a senior academic in a leading university. The university has a large deficit and will have to retrench. Eight posts are being whittled down to three to form a new executive team and all the current post holders (including this client) have been invited to apply. There is no time for a proper ‘chemistry meeting’...