Running Your Own Business? Get out From Behind the Screen.
I recently met with an aspiring business woman. She had done her homework, knew the market, understood the need, built the model, and was ready to dive in and help a needed problem in her industry; business cards and website to boot! The problem? No clients. In today’s world it’s easy to get everything going […]
How to Find a Job in Another State
Fortunately these days, the task of finding a job in another state is less of an uphill battle than it used to be. However, there are still real challenges to securing a position from a distance. Now, it also depends on industry and company size. Larger companies are going to have offices all over the world, […]
Ebook Forum: Own Your Impact
If you just signed up, congratulations! In a few minutes, you will receive an email with a link to download your ebook. The ebook is titled, Own Your Impact: Developing Leaders with Clarity, Courage, Compassion and Connection. The purpose is to show you how to develop your leadership so you get past your hurdles, become […]
Why Professional Mentors are Such a Big Deal
We all need supporters. We all need the wisdom of those who have gone before us. We all need professional mentors. I’m not referring to a hierarchical structure where there is payback to the newbie on the team. I’m not talking about mentors who like to dish out what was given to them or simply […]
4 Insightful Questions to Ask before Considering a Complete Career Change
It happens to everyone at some point. Whether it is stress, fatigue, or just plain boredom… the bottom line is that you feel unhappy at work. You may think a radical career change is in order, but please take a minute before jumping too quickly into action! Ask yourself these four following questions before you […]
Difference Between Career Counselor and Career Coach
What’s the difference between a career counselor and a career coach? It’s tough to tell because, when you are looking for career help, you see the two terms used interchangeably. This is because most people are new to both terms and don’t realize there are important differences. But we need to set the record straight: […]
When to Hire a Career Change Coach
Career changes can seem overwhelming but they can also be exciting and fun. Let me first ask a series of questions to assess your readiness and openness to make a career change. How many times a day do you look/research/make connections for a profession you desire? How often do you tell yourself, “I really need […]
Build Your Skills for the New Wave of Careers in Demand
The workplace is always changing. That includes which skills are more in demand than others. I have identified three core areas that seem to be on the forefront of what hiring managers are looking for today, no matter if you are a teacher, engineer, doctor, secretary, or anything in between. “How can a lone skill […]
How to Find Your Dream Career
Want to know how to find your dream career? Here’s the simple answer: process of elimination. Does that mean that you have to try out every job before you find your dream job? Fortunately, no. Let me explain. Feels Like Chaos I meet with so many people who believe that their dream career is somewhere […]
When to Consider a Career Change Not Just Your Job
Changing careers can be daunting. Even just changing jobs can be inconvenient. Notice the difference between career changes and job changes. Daunting versus inconvenient. That’s a substantial difference! The difference is changing jobs is basically doing the same function in a different organization. A career change is entering a new job function and industry. Job […]