Understand your position in the job market
Most people think about their career in terms of skills, experience, or performance.
But in reality, your outcomes are shaped by something else:
your position in the market.
Exchange Power Lab is a research-led project exploring how individuals build, measure, and improve that position over time.
A practical framework for making better career decisions
based on how the labour market actually works
What is Exchange Power Lab?
Exchange Power Lab is an ongoing research project focused on a simple idea:
Your career outcomes are not determined only by your ability,
but by the strength of your position in the labour market.
This project brings together:
- research into labour market dynamics
- practical frameworks for decision-making
- real-world application to careers over time
The aim is not to provide generic advice,
but to offer a clearer way to think.
Why most people misjudge their value
Most people evaluate their career based on:
- how hard they work
- how capable they are
- how much they contribute
But the market does not reward effort or intention.
It responds to alternatives.
This is why people with similar ability can have very different outcomes, and why good decisions can still lead to poor results.
Understanding your position changes how you:
- choose roles
- negotiate compensation
- decide when to move
- invest in skills
What you’ll find here
This site is not a course or a product.
It is a working body of ideas, including:
- Articles translating research into practical insight
- A developing framework for understanding Exchange Power
- Early tools for measuring and improving your position
Get early access
We are developing ways to help individuals assess and improve their Exchange Power.
If you’d like early access to tools and new research: