
Daria Helgogaard
Founder of Career Academy LevelUP
by Daria Helgogaard & Career Academy LevelUP
In a world reshaped by AI and constant uncertainty, a clear career strategy is no longer optional. Daria is currently writing "Career Strategy Made Simple", a practical and highly relevant guide that turns the five steps of our Career Strategy Course into a clear, easy-to-follow path: build your career strategy, position your value, write a CV that works, build a strong LinkedIn presence and network with purpose.
The book is a work in progress. The cover shown is a first draft.
Book launch: Sunday 29 November 2026 at CareerCafe Copenhagen, 12:00–16:00.
Pre-order your copy now. We will send it to you as soon as the book is published.

Daria Helgogaard has 20 years of experience as a global HR Business Partner in leading international companies. She has sat on the other side of the table: hiring, promoting and developing people across countries and cultures. In this book she shares how careers are really built, so you can stop guessing and start moving forward with a plan.
Understand how companies really choose people, and what decides who gets the interview, the offer and the promotion.
Read a chapter previewA structured, practical method, step by step: strategy, value, CV, LinkedIn, networking and interviews, with exercises you can use straight away.
Read a chapter previewGet clear on what you are good at, what drives you and where you can grow, so you choose roles that truly fit you.
Read a chapter previewLearn to put words and evidence on your value, so employers see it and you can ask for what you are worth.
Read a chapter previewIf you want to know your strengths, show your value to the market and take your next step with confidence, this book gives you the structure and the tools to do it.

A classic on turning fear into action, so you stop waiting to feel ready before taking your next career step.
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Funny, honest and energising: how to stop doubting your greatness and start living the career you want.
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Stanford design thinking applied to your career: prototype options instead of searching for the one perfect answer.
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Practical strategies for reinventing your career by testing new roles and networks, step by step.
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Why skills and career capital, not passion alone, lead to work you love.
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How to build genuine relationships and a network that opens doors throughout your career.
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Brave leadership built on courage, vulnerability, trust and clear, kind conversations.
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The essential guide to psychological safety: how teams learn, speak up and perform.
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How to give feedback that is caring and direct, so people grow and teams thrive.
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How great leaders inspire action by starting with purpose.
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The secrets of highly successful groups: safety, vulnerability and shared purpose.
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How the best leaders make everyone around them smarter and more capable.
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