Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin <div innerhtml=” Reflection Photo by Laurenz Kleinheider on Unsplash Last week, I had the privilege of attending a global conference for career coaches. Aside from the tremendous insights I learned from my colleagues, the speakers and materials, there was also built-in time for attendees to reflect …
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As irrational as it may be, we all feel our hearts beating a little faster right before speaking in front of a group. Our bodies react to public speaking as they would an actual physical threat, mostly because of the unconscious messages we’re telling ourselves, which create a fear response. Messages like: ARTICLE CONTINUES AFTER …
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Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin <div innerhtml=” Photo by Marcos Silveira on UnsplashPhoto by Marcos Silveira on Unsplash The main reason stellar team members get overlooked for opportunities is a lack of visibility. Fair or not, many decisions that impact your career are made behind closed doors by senior leaders who know …
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Photo by Mitch Lensink on UnsplashPhoto by Mitch Lensink on Unsplash An online review of a popular career book supported its low (two-star) rating with the comment, “Just another do-it-yourself career book.” I found this to be an interesting criticism. I mean, who other than YOU would you want dictating your next career steps? The …
Lesson OneGetty If you’ve ever ridden a bicycle, chances are, you learned through trial and error. In fact, I’d be willing to bet that unless you’re a professional cyclist, you’ve never taken a class or read a book about how to properly ride a bike. You just hopped on and figured it out, perhaps with …
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Photo by Ross Findon on UnsplashPhoto by Ross Findon on Unsplash Callie loved technology and felt fortunate to have a job that engaged her interests by allowing her to teach others how to use digital tools to stay organized and communicate in new ways. She’d been working as a teacher in a high school for …
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Photo by rawpixel on UnsplashPhoto by rawpixel on Unsplash </div> </div> <p>Dave was somewhat of a legend at his firm. Having joined the company directly after college, he’d worked his way up the ladder and earned a nice income, which was putting his two sons through …
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Photo by Tom Sodoge on UnsplashPhoto by Tom Sodoge on Unsplash The word “brand” often conjures up visions of the Nike Swoosh or Target’s red bull’s eye. But in essence, a brand is what a company is “known for” in terms of it’s quality, products, services, and approach. As individuals, there are qualities or traits …
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Photo by rawpixel on UnsplashPhoto by rawpixel on Unsplash </div> </div> <p>Leonardo DaVinci is credited with drafting the first "resume" in 1482 when he wrote a letter to the Duke of Milan to gain his patronage.</p> <p>Equally skillful in his job search prowess as his artistic …
Portable careers #switchersPhoto by JESHOOTS.COM on Unsplash A portable career is one that can be done from anywhere – your living room, your corner coffee shop, or even your favorite hammock in the Caribbean islands. The term is often associated with military spouses who find themselves moving frequently while attempting to build a meaningful professional …