Looking to Make a Career Change? Here Are 8 Things to Do
Working in one job without a career change and happily waiting for retirement is slowly becoming a thing of the past. Did you know that according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics people change jobs an average of 12 times in their lifetime? The numbers say there is a big chance you’re also going […]
8 Incredibly Useful LinkedIn Features You Should Be Using
Abhyank Srinet is back with another inspiring guest blog highlighting an eye-opening set of new LinkedIn features you’ll find indispensable. – Coach Wolfgang Are you someone who checks LinkedIn only to look up for employer’s email ID, or a connection request? If yes, then you are missing out on great LinkedIn features that can help […]
Self Perception Matters, Seriously.
Do you believe that a broken mirror, cracked into a thousand crumbling segments, can portray how you truly look? Of course not! Because of the cracks, the reflection would reveal a distorted image of self, a lie to your true appearance. Similarly, having a distorted sense of inner self can cause confusion and anxiety. Like […]
How is running a marathon like career management?
How is running a marathon similar to career management? Let me tell you the story… In 2004, I ran the Chicago marathon. Let me start out by saying, I am not an avid runner. In fact, I don’t think I ran more than 1 mile until my mid-twenties. I also don’t particularly like running, though […]
Challenge: Boost your Career with Diet, Exercise & Sleep
I’m not a nutritionist, health trainer or sleep expert but I have a story from a client about a big transformation he made recently. -Coach Wolfgang I enjoy being productive and want to improve my output. Part of me thinks that I’m somehow addicted to some chemical my brain releases while I’m working and being […]
Do short-term jobs help or hinder long-term career goals?
Many of the individuals I meet with are not engaged in their current career. They are looking for a new path, a new organization or even a new perspective. Oftentimes during the course of our work together, there comes a time, when the question of a band-aid approach comes up. Should they take a new […]
Get Hired in San Antonio With This Job Search Guide
San Antonio is a wonderful family town. It’s big enough to have everything you need but still has a small town feel where ‘everybody knows your name’. San Antonio has many places to visit such as the Alamo or the Natural Bridge Caverns. You can take a stroll on the River Walk or head over […]
How to find the right job. Follow your passion.
Following your passion is a hard road. More than half the battle is finding out what the heck your passion really is! Sounds easy enough, and I’ve seen it so many times before, people feel they ought to ‘know‘ what their passion is. But behind closed doors – trust me – the majority have no […]
Is Your Job Search Taking Too Long?
Some individuals seek out career coaching when the pain of their job (environment, lack of fit, etc.) is too much to bear. They are looking to get out of that job and want out as soon as possible. Oftentimes, these individuals ask, “How long will my job search take?” My answer, as it is to […]
Fire-walking Across Your Career Change
A colleague of mine recently attended a retreat that involved fire-walking – walking barefoot over hot coals. It was an exhilarating experience for her and we talked about it at length. During the course of the conversation, her description of fire-walking made me think of how it relates to a career change or job search. […]