How to Stand up for Yourself When Yelled At
I have a guest blog to share... a tough lesson but important to share. Enjoy! - Coach Wolfgang My first real job out of college was at a small manufacturing plant that made labels for [...]
Making Your Job Application Stand Out
We all have unique gifts or talents that we bring with us to a new job. These might include: tangible skills (i.e. how to utilize a specific piece of software) intangible skills (i.e. fast learning [...]
The Doors That Volunteering Opens
I have a guest blog to share... a fun story about the benefits of volunteering. Enjoy! - Coach Wolfgang In graduate school, I was in the “high tech” club. I joined because my friends did [...]
Career vs Job: 10 Ways My Manager Makes It Tough to Want a Career
I have a guest blog to share about the impact managers can have on their employees and some potential unintended consequences. Enjoy! - Coach Wolfgang Some days I feel like I have a very good [...]
Re-Energize Your Career
It happens to many of us. We start out in a job that we feel energized by and slowly over time we become less and less engaged. Does that sound like you? How did this [...]
Let’s Play Two! How Ernie Banks Inspires my Life and Career
Mr. Cub, Ernie Banks, has passed away and I’m profoundly sad. He was such a presence in my life even though he retired from baseball before I was born. I am a lifelong Cubs fan. [...]
Letting Go of The “Least-Worst” Career Option
Many of my clients face challenges in their job searches. For example, they may be looking for a job that is less in demand than the supply applying for the position. They may be considered [...]
Small Differences Lead to Hidden Job Search Opportunities
I have a guest blog to share... another example of the hidden job market and how to tap into it. Enjoy! - Coach Wolfgang Here’s a story about how I landed a job by doing [...]
Your Boss Isn’t the Reason You Hate Your Job
Many of us have had bad managers. I am sure you can remember them vividly. Maybe you are experiencing one now. Do any of these describe your manager? doesn’t know how to manage people doesn’t [...]
Test Your Assumptions Before You Start a New Job
As an entrepreneur, I’m constantly pushed to grasp new concepts and approaches in order to evolve my business. Here's an example. My leadership team and I have been talking about offering new services as well [...]
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