Attorneys. Is Career Change Possible?
In the interest of transparency, I want to be upfront and say that I am not an attorney and have never been one. I have never “walked a mile in your shoes”. However, as a Career Coach that spends time working with Attorneys it seems many struggle with the same issues and fight the same […]
Make it a two-way interview: 40 questions to ask during your next interview
The modern day interview has evolved tremendously from what it used to be. Gone are the days of sitting on the other side of an imposing interviewer sitting behind a huge desk with a significantly-raised chair. Nowadays, candidates are interviewing the companies just as much as they themselves are being interviewed. And why not? The […]
Communicate Effectively. Land that job by Highlighting your Benefits
Features, Advantages, Benefits. For many of us that have been involved in sales this describes what we do daily. We FAB the product. For those that are not in sales this may be a foreign concept. No matter what your profession when it comes to The Job Search, The Resume, The Interview, even the most […]
THIS IS THE BIGGEST MISTAKE JOB SEEKERS MAKE
“Your fired!” “This just isn’t working out!” “We are downsizing/restructuring!” These words bring chills to the spines of all employed people. What do I do now? If you are like most people you go through the various stages of grief. At some point though you must get back on the treadmill and find a job. […]
You want to be a Leader. Before you make that next career move, figure out what it is you want to lead!
As a Career and Business Coach, I interact with professionals at different points in their careers, and different positions within the companies they currently or previously worked for. The vast majority of these people have risen through the ranks to hold positions of leadership within their organizations. Many would look from the outside and make […]
Communicate to Land The Perfect Job
As a career coach and business coach, I work with all types of individuals. Some are incredibly direct and assertive. Others are more coolly analytical. Some are quite friendly and relationship-oriented. Still others are laid back and mellow. Being able to assess a client’s, behavior style is critically important for me to be able to […]
Keeping Employees Happy and Motivated Without Raising Salaries
Your employees are the backbone of your company; therefore keeping them satisfied in their roles should be a high priority. When you’ve managed to put together an amazing team of people to help your business thrive you don’t have to increase salaries to acquire loyalty. Take these steps to ensure your employees are content with […]
Common Toxic Thoughts that All Leaders Face
As a leader, the stresses of business can sometimes get the best of you. Unconscious thought traps, also known as cognitive distortions, can negatively influence your thinking. There is a solution, and that is to develop awareness of these negative thoughts so that you can train your mind to avoid the traps and keep moving […]
Unlock Your Superpowers
As I have discussed in previous articles the practice of writing you goals daily is a critical part of achieving them. Writing your goals daily drives them deep into your subconscious mind. This is how we internalize our goals and make them part of our daily lives. In this way, we can draw upon all […]
4 Problems An Executive Coach Can Help You Solve
When you’re the leader of a company, it’s easy to get caught up in the day to day details of the business. You may feel the responsibility to take on countless tasks and use the time you should be spending on big picture activities. If you find yourself with more to do than hours […]