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- Why Working Abroad in Your 20s Is Beneficial for Career Planning - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinMany of us have a dream of working abroad, but in most cases, this turns into reality when they are in their 30s or 40s already. The idea of working abroad in your early 20s may not sound interesting for you now, but it should be. There are many things you can get from this experience that can ...
Views: 1455 - Why Does Sleep Matter? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinSleep allows your brain to have a much-needed break from all the stresses of your day. When you sleep, your mind is rejuvenated so it could process information. But the biggest question is how much sleep you actually need. While everyone's needs vary, research shows that adults who get to ...
Views: 1443 - How Good or Bad Is the Idea of Having Joint Business Ventures - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinFor those planning to start their own business, getting into a joint business venture is an attractive option. In a joint venture, there are two or more companies or even individuals who join together in at least a temporary partnership. What these businessmen do is put their resources together ...
Views: 1437 - The Top Ten Mistakes Made in Job Interviews and How to Avoid Them - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Cecile PeterkinYou did it! You impressed your future employer to the point where they called you in for a face-to-face job interview. This is your chance to go in there in person and shine. Now that you’ve been given this opportunity, it’s critical that you don’t waste it. Here are the top ten mistakes made in ...
Views: 1436(3 votes) - Career Change after 40 - How to Market your Experience - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Cecile PeterkinMaking a career change over 40 isn’t any easier than it was in your 20s or 30s. Whether your decision is based on your desire to finally pursue your dreams or a need to find a new career path due to an ever-shrinking market or faltering industry, making a career change in mid-life can leave ...
Views: 1432 - 3 Challenges Small Business Owners Must Know How to Overcome - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinDo you know that more than 90% of the fully operational businesses in the US are under the category of ‘small businesses’? This is a surprising fact, but an encouraging one for those of you who are considering becoming an entrepreneur. This figure only shows that the majority of the successful ...
Views: 1425(2 votes) - A Personal Coach Advice on Avoiding Burnout at Work - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinMuch has been said already about how we could keep the balance between our personal life and work life. However, not all of the advice you get can actually match with your personality and lifestyle. While it is true that focusing too much on work and having very little time for your personal ...
Views: 1424 - Life Coaching: Signs that Your Work and Life Balance Is Awful - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinIs there anything you can do to be able to keep up with your busy career while at the same time having time to do what you have to do for yourself, your family and your friends? Is there really a way that you can just relax? Keeping the balance between your work and personal life is so important ...
Views: 1423 - How Self Confidence Impacts Your Leadership - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Cecile PeterkinCoaching clients in senior roles is often necessary because they lack self confidence. As a result, they are not seen as leaders. Instead, they all seem to have one quality in common. They all have a fear of making the necessary decision required of their position. Self perception affects ...
Views: 1420 - Goals that Small Businesses Should Focus On - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinOwners of small businesses, have to have their particular goals in terms of running and growing their businesses. It is vital that they have a clear idea of what short term and long term goals they need to achieve, which should include funding, increasing profits, gaining more customers, and ...
Views: 1416 - Are you Empowering your Middle Management? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Cecile PeterkinAs a leader in your company, if you’re frustrated with your middle management, you have only yourself to blame. The success or failure of middle managers rests upon the support of upper management and how well both parties work together. For middle management to do their jobs properly they must ...
Views: 1414(2 votes) - 5 Tips on How to Deserve a Pay Raise - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinEvery year, an average employee is expected to receive an average pay raise of 3 percent. For top performers, another 1 percent of salary raise is given. While this would clearly not make a huge difference, a lot of companies are still struggling to offer their workers such a raise. This is not ...
Views: 1413 - Finding a New Job in the Summer - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2010 from Cecile PeterkinFinding a new job in the summer seems intimidating to many people. The prospect of job hunting, only to be rejected, keeps potential workers from realizing some of the best opportunities available. Summer is often the best time to make a career change. What you Need to Know If you want ...
Views: 1413 - Secrets of the Happiest People in the World – Tips from a Personal Coach - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinHow great it would be if there was a machine that could identify the things that can surely make a person happy…but there isn’t! Nevertheless, it seems quite easy for us to tell if a person is happy or unhappy. Thus, if you want to live a happier life, it won’t hurt to know what happy people do ...
Views: 1413 - How to Ask for a Reference Who Will Help with Your Career Planning and Job Search - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinThe references that you include in your resume when applying for a job that you really want are so valuable. Putting a name of a reference who cannot be reached can definitely cost you the job you’re trying to get. As a matter of fact, most hiring managers use the provided references as a basis ...
Views: 1411 - Life and Career Planning: How to Live Your Life to the Fullest - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinBeing able to live your life to the fullest seems just too good to be true. For many of us, it is a big struggle to reach their full potential, be it personally or professionally. What makes things even more complicated is that failing in one aspect of our live can have a significant effect on ...
Views: 1410 - Personal Coach Tips on Avoiding Procrastination - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinPerhaps the easiest thing to do in the world is to procrastinate…but only if there were no deadlines that exist. With tons of work waiting for your attention and action, there’s just no way you should waste time. Below are some useful tips that will help you stay focused throughout the day: ...
Views: 1404 - Career Coaching Tips on What You Should Never Say During a Job Interview - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinBesides using a resume that is full of grammar mistakes and typos, the easiest way to not be considered for a job is saying silly things during an interview. Sadly, no matter how important it is for a job seeker to present himself in the best possible manner during an interview, so many job ...
Views: 1403 - What Makes Young Entrepreneurs Better than Their Older Counterparts? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinIn the world of business, one of the biggest sins you can make is to compare yourself to others. If you belong to the group of Gen Y entrepreneurs, chances are you’re feeling the pressure of being successful just like your more senior and experienced counterparts. What’s interesting is the fact ...
Views: 1398 - Ideas on How to Create a Solid and Cohesive Group - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinDid you ever have to manage people who just can’t seem to put their trust on one another? If yes, then you have an idea of how draining and difficult it is to build trust among your team members. And while there isn’t any way you could do this easier, you really have to try to achieve this goal. ...
Views: 1395 - Why Does Your Personal Coach Emphasize the Importance of Sleep to Succeed in Your Career? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinWe all know how difficult it is to concentrate and get work done when you couldn’t even keep your eyes wide open. It’s true that not getting enough sleep can make you feel tired and sluggish the following day, but this is not the only way lack of sleep can affect you and your work. In fact, ...
Views: 1385 - The Battle for Talent is Heating Up, Are You Ready? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Cecile PeterkinThis is an interesting time in the history of business - workplace dynamics are in the midst of a huge shift. Baby Boomers in their 60’s are running into the challenges of managing the very different needs of those in the Y generation. In fact, so much focus has been placed on these two sizeable ...
Views: 1379 - Simple Life Coaching Tips That Will Change Your Life for the Better - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinWe all want to have a good life. For many, it’s about having a great career, a house of their own, a nice car and everything they need. But for some, life is good when they get to do what they love and just being with the people who matter in their life. Regardless of how we think living a good ...
Views: 1373 - Difference Between Mentoring and Coaching - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Cecile PeterkinWhen some business owners and corporations start looking into mentoring programs, there is some initial confusion about what mentoring is. One of the biggest confusions that they have is identifying what differentiates mentoring from coaching and why mentoring can be so much more ...
Views: 1364(1 vote) - The Secret to Attracting the Job You Love - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinOne of the biggest concerns that many of us have in our lives is their own ability to find a career that will suit them perfectly. Nobody can say that it’s easy to find your dream career, but nobody said it cannot be done, either. The secret to finding the right career path is to first have the ...
Views: 1363 - How to Impress People without Being Annoying - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinWe can do anything and everything just to impress others, can’t we? Showing off the expensive things we’re using or even the successful career we have could be the best way to leave a mark…or maybe not. Honestly, there isn’t anything wrong with wanting to be impressive, but it’s always how we ...
Views: 1356 - What You Go Through When You Transform Your Career - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinMany of us are talented, driven, highly functional, and just very good at what they do. Yet, it is still not uncommon for some of these people to decide to move away from their jobs despite really enjoying many aspects of their careers. The main reason is that they feel that some of the things ...
Views: 1355 - A Personal Coach Advice on Ditching Your Bad Procrastination Habits - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinIf you think that you work better and are more productive when you do things under a looming deadline, you’re probably mistaken. The truth is that you just feel more satisfied with the fact that you accomplished your tasks even with the time almost running out. Did you know that by getting rid ...
Views: 1354 - Signs that Entrepreneurship Might Not Be for You - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinIf you are running your own business and are wondering if you are doing well at it, you should go figure out if you were born to be an entrepreneur or not. If it turns out that you don’t have what it takes to be a successful businessman, there’s no reason to feel miserable. It wouldn't even mean ...
Views: 1350 - Achieving Self Awareness with the Help of a Personal Coach - by Submitted on May 13, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinSelf awareness is knowing and understanding your own personality, which includes your thoughts, strengths, weaknesses, beliefs, emotions and motivation. By being aware of yourself, you are more able to understand how other people perceive you. Why is it important to develop self ...
Views: 1347 - Personal Coach – Simple Yet Effective Ways to Keep Your Workspace Organized - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinWhen it comes to being organized at work, many of us believe that it should start with having a clean and well-arranged workspace. This doesn’t mean, however, that you should spend the first hour or so of your day trying to organize things around you. It will be a waste of time if you go on ...
Views: 1338 - Spending for a Career Coaching Program Is a Valuable Investment for Your Career - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinAccording to a saying, “Sometimes you need to spend money in order to make money.” This is true, especially for business people, but it’s not only them who should invest to make profits. This saying applies to your career as well. In order for you to move up or advance in your career, then ...
Views: 1335 - How to Create a Strong Leadership Succession Plan with Mentoring - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2009 from Cecile PeterkinSuccession planning is often the key to a company's long term success. With succession planning, business owners will find that they are able to work with the leaders in their company, to hire those prospects that will be a great fit for the company and who will be able to learn, grow and be a ...
Views: 1333 - Tips for Finding Quality Hourly Employees - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinDespite the fact that hourly employees make up the majority of the workforce in most developed countries, employers are still unable to find enough candidates who are qualified for the job. Not only that, companies, big and small, often fail to retain their best workers long enough to capitalize ...
Views: 1333 - Maximize Profitability by Keeping Customers Happy - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinBusiness owners would all agree that one effective way of maximizing profitability is keeping customers satisfied. By maximizing the satisfaction level of your customers, you are actually giving yourself a better opportunity to have your customers come back, and this could happen without you ...
Views: 1332 - Knowing Why You Got Fired Is Good for Your Career Planning - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinNobody ever wants to get fired, of course! Getting terminated from a job can damage not only your reputation, but your confidence in yourself as well. Although this is a forgettable moment in your life, there are things you should learn about yourself also through this experience. Whatever the ...
Views: 1331 - How To Use Social Media In Finding Vancouver Jobs - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinIf you are searching for a job wisely, you must have done a lot of research about cover letters, resumes, job interviews, and almost everything that has to do with effective job searching. Whether you are looking for Vancouver jobs or one from your local area, you should take advantage also of ...
Views: 1327 - Why Is It Good to Start a Business at the Age of 50? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinSeveral studies have revealed that those entrepreneurs who belong to the age group of 55 to 64 are actually more likely to succeed in business compared to their younger counterparts. This can be explained partly by the fact that older entrepreneurs are more active and serious about making their ...
Views: 1327 - Why Your Business Coach Wants You to Learn Self-Regulation - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinSelf-regulation is your ability to keep your impulses and disruptive emotions in check, and also to think before doing something. It is also one of the 5 elements of emotional intelligence (recognizing your emotions, managing your emotions, understanding other people's emotions, motivating ...
Views: 1326 - Life Coaching Lessons on Living Your Life to the Fullest - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinAre you still trying to figure out how you can live your life to the fullest? If yes, you are definitely not alone. Many of us feel like we are going through life without actually experiencing what life really has to offer. Thus, we tend to miss a lot of opportunities to meet great people, see ...
Views: 1322 - Life Coaching for Achieving Work and Life Balance After the Age of 60 - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinWith the advancement in technology, it has been noted that people are living healthier and life expectancy is increasing. It is for this reason also that professionals of today are able to work much longer compared to the earlier generations. Many older people are also actively seeking a career ...
Views: 1320 - The Importance of Emotional Intelligence among Leaders - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinWhen talking about a ‘perfect leader’, we easily think of someone who seems to be always in control. This person never allows his temper to overcome him no matter how difficult the situation is. You may also imagine a perfect leader in a person who is trusted by his staff because she is someone ...
Views: 1319 - Personal Coach: Self-Help Tips for Anger Management - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinContrary to what many people believe, anger management is not about suppressing or internalizing anger. It is just a set of skills that you need so that when you recognize that you are becoming angry, you will be able to deal with the situation in a more positive way. Anger should not be ...
Views: 1317 - How to Utilize IT to Offer Top Level Customer Service - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinMore and more businesses are becoming reliant on the internet to remain competitive on the international market. What the web does is make them available and operational 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. This has clearly made technology an essential aspect not only of the sales process, but also ...
Views: 1311 - How Aspiring Entrepreneurs Should Use Their Internship - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinIt is definitely very easy for student entrepreneurs to get caught up with their startup during summer because they feel this is the perfect time for them to attend to the many aspects of their new businesses. And so, having a day job is not a very popular option for them. While it may seem that ...
Views: 1310 - How Important Are Workplace Values? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinAll of us have our own values that we apply in whatever workplace we go to; even managers do. For managers, there can never be an assurance that the people he or she hires have the same workplace values. Nevertheless, it is important that company leaders try to hire only those who will fit in ...
Views: 1301 - How a Corporate Mentoring Program Prepares Employees for Success - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Cecile PeterkinIn business, making sure that you are taking steps to ensure your company’s continued success is important. One of the best steps that you can take when you want to know that your staff members have what it takes to keep things running smoothly is to implement a corporate mentoring ...
Views: 1296(1 vote) - Signs to Watch Out for That Your Business Is In Trouble - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinThere are many reasons why businesses fail, and all of them are due to the company owners’ inability to spot where things are going wrong in their business. If you are an entrepreneur who wants to avoid having to shut your company down, you may as well take a careful look at your financial ...
Views: 1296 - Ask Yourself These Before Quitting Your Job to Run a Business - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinHaving the amount of money that you need to start up a business is not the only important thing to do to start your own business. It is actually very easy to find where you could spend your money, but sadly, it is hard to guarantee that your investments will be all worth it. Thus, it is crucial ...
Views: 1292 - Crossing Boundaries with Mentoring - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Cecile PeterkinDiversity in the workplace is extremely valuable - provided of course that all of the members of your team are making a strong contribution and are willing and able to learn from what others have to offer. After all, workplace diversity brings together those with different levels of education ...
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