Climb: Uncover the secrets behind extraordinary career success: Uncover the secrets behind extraordinary success - Softcover

Mehta, Ritchie; Evans, Mark

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1292484705 ISBN 13: 9781292484709

Publisher: Pearson Business, 2026

Synopsis

Feeling stuck in your career can be frustrating, wondering whether to push for promotion, pivot industries, or even start over. But career growth doesn’t 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. 

About this title

About the Author

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. 

From the Back Cover

If you’ve picked up this book, one thing is certain: you’re ambitious. You believe and want more from your career. But ambition alone isn’t enough. The world of work is changing fast, and the WEF Future of Jobs Report predicts that 39% of skills will be outdated within 5 years. Climb: Uncover the secrets behind extraordinary career success is your practical coach to help you prepare and navigate your career journey. 

Built upon research with over 200 of the world’s most accomplished businesspeople and changemakers, this book reveals the tools you need to achieve extraordinary success. With a 6-step framework, the Career Climb framework will help you to: 

1. Define your success 
2. Sharpen your skills 
3. Unlock opportunities 
4. Stand out to get in 
5. Excel in your role 
6. Bounce back 

Success isn’t something you have, it’s something you need to create. This book will show you how. 

“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 

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson Business
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1292484705
• ISBN 13: 9781292484709
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 328