Why Is It So Hard to Find a Job?
Are you struggling to find a job? Have you been looking for a while? Ironically, many employers report challenges filling positions because they perceive a talent shortage. So what’s going on? Why is it so hard to find a job when employers still need new employees? When it seems hard to find a job, there […]
Your Productivity Increases When…
Our guest blog this month identifies 6 productivity tips that answer the question, “my productivity increases when?” Enjoy! -Coach Wolfgang If you’re struggling to keep up with the work you have or carry your work home more often than others, it’s time to change things around. Staying late can get you some extra credit with […]
6 Ways to Bust a Mid-Career Plateau
Guest blog with some fantastic tips for mid-career professionals getting off a career plateau. – Coach Wolfgang Hitting a career plateau in your current job is normal. For most workers this situation can translate to boredom and the feeling of being stuck in a rut, or the fear that you have gone as far as […]
How to Be Confident For a Meeting
This is how one of my clients gets pumped before a big meeting. Thought you’d like it! – Coach Wolfgang Today is the big day. All eyes and ears will be on you. It’s probably making you a bit nervous, huh? I would be too. Are you also pretty excited? No? You should be. Today […]
‘Deserve’ has nothing to do with getting a promotion
I’m sharing a guest blog that offers first-hand experience on earning a promotion. – Coach Wolfgang In the movie, Unforgiven, staring Clint Eastwood, one of my favorite lines comes near the end. Just before Gene Hackman’s character meets his demise he says, “I don’t deserve this! To die like this.” Clint Eastwood’s character responds with […]
3 Ways to Get Job Opportunities to Come to You
A friend of mine gets solicited for new job opportunities all the time so I asked him to tell us his secret! Have you ever heard someone casually say, “Oh yeah. I get constantly pinged about new job opportunities!” When you hear that, what do you think? That should be you, right? Well… it can […]
How to Deal With a Difficult Boss or Employee
We’ve all dealt with a difficult employee, teammate or boss – someone whose personality seems to conflict with yours. It’s one thing when a teammate doesn’t share your extroverted or introverted nature, but what happens when the one you report to – who evaluates your performance – happens to be on the opposite end of the […]
Not Satisfied With Your Job? Get Your Marbles Back.
“How did I get here?” I hear this question often from my clients. Typically this conversation is in regards to their job or organization, but it could easily be a question related to their life or a relationship. It is a question that is often asked. In some of the cases, my clients are wondering how […]
What Is a Workaholic? 10 Signs That You May Be One.
My top 10 signs that you may be a workaholic: 1. You have your bosses birthday on your calendar but not your anniversary. 2. The last thing you think of at night is work. 3. Then you dream about it. 4. You play out a conversation with a team member in your imagination over & over […]
My Career Took off Once I Became Re-Engaged at Work
I’m sharing a guest blog that has great advice on becoming re-engaged at work. – Coach Wolfgang At the end of 2014, I was denied a promotion and received a paltry raise. My boss said she appreciated my work and that I achieved my goals but her hands were tied on giving a higher raise […]