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- Giving Back - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Anthony CalabreseAs we move past the period where we have celebrated Thanksgiving and anticipate the upcoming holidays of Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, we often get into the mindset of gift giving. Over the last two years I have met several individuals in job search. Many of them are long time workers who – ...
Views: 965(1 vote) - How Do You Plan To Start Off Your 2013? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Anthony CalabreseAs one year ends and another is about to begin, this is the time of year when a number of different articles appear about taking steps to plan for the coming year. Some write of the practice of setting New Year’s resolutions. Often business based or self improvement based articles talk about ...
Views: 977(1 vote) - Looking Back Can Be a Key in Springing Yourself Forward - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseA couple of weeks back I was speaking with a coaching colleague discussing my progress in the development of my business. We were speaking about looking ahead in terms of how I wanted to continue that development, and feeling very confused as to which direction to take next. My friend ...
Views: 755(2 votes) - Stop! Hands Up! Take Your Hands Away From the Keyboard! - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseThe title of this posting, listed above, came to me a couple of weeks back when I found myself in the middle of multiple items at once. I was a few minutes away from leaving for a meeting with a client. Before I was to leave, I said to myself, let me just check my e-mail on my office computer ...
Views: 1285(1 vote) - Take Time to Celebrate Your Successes - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseThis coming weekend is one of celebration for me. My niece will be getting married on Friday evening. On Saturday we celebrate the birthdays of my brother’s three children. And, on Sunday, my wife and I will be attending a local St. Patrick’s Day parade. Celebrations are wonderful occasions. ...
Views: 1297(1 vote) - Turning No Someday Into A Yes - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseI was having a discussion with a colleague of mine about a week ago. He was sharing with me recent experiences his son had gone through in interviewing for internship employment for the summer. While the experience had not gone the way the son had wanted in that he did not get the position he ...
Views: 1527(1 vote) - Eliminate the Word “Mistake” from your Vocabulary - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseWould you live your life differently if you believed that no matter what choice you made it would not be considered a mistake? For individuals living at higher levels of energy and consciousness in their life, that is exactly how they go through their day to day existence. In the mindset of ...
Views: 778(2 votes) - It’s Time for that New Season in Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseI have always loved the game of baseball. Whether it was playing the game as a youngster, to watching it on television or getting caught up into the players and their statistics, the game has always had a hold on me. Even now in my midlife years, it is still a big thrill to go to the ballpark ...
Views: 811(2 votes) - Aging Can Be an Active Time If You Make Yourself Ready for the Opportunity - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseThere was an article in my local newspaper this past week which really caught my eye. The article was entitled ‘Active aging’ at 50, and focused on the number of opportunities that will be available to those who choose to serve a 50 years of age and older population in the coming years. There ...
Views: 1089(2 votes) - Are You Passing By the Opportunities That Come Your Way? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from Anthony CalabreseI was recently asked to follow up with three individuals who were provided outplacement services from their former employer to see if they wanted to use the benefit which they had been provided. The benefit consisted of anywhere from 3 to 12 sessions with a private coach to help them in their ...
Views: 1004(1 vote) - Avoiding the Trap of “Getting it Right” - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from Anthony CalabreseIn this early part of the calendar year, there is always a lot written about dedicating ourselves to continual planning so as to meet our goals. While the intentions of these articles are well meaning and their advice can be very beneficial, there is one trap they can lead you into if you let ...
Views: 848(1 vote) - Calendar versus To-Do List - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from Anthony CalabreseFor as long as I can remember, one of the standard pieces of advice that is given when you need to prioritize your tasks is to make a To-Do list. Many, especially if they’re setting themselves up in the business world, and others even in their everyday life, make a To-Do list each and every ...
Views: 954(1 vote) - Commitment and Accountability Should Outrank Cost When Considering a Coaching Relationship - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseWhen I meet people for the first time and especially at various business networking events, the subject eventually gets around to what business am I in. After I identify myself as a Midlife Transition Coach I have sometimes heard the comment from those who are familiar with what a coach does ...
Views: 786(1 vote) - Do You Treat Others Better Than You Do Yourself? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from Anthony CalabreseAs we start a new year, I have a couple of questions for you. What lessons did you learn during the past year that you are going to bring with you into 2013? What experiences did you have that helped you to find out something new about yourself? You do know that as long as you allow yourself ...
Views: 983(1 vote) - How Do You State Your “Compelling Reasons”? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from Anthony CalabreseThere is no escaping that we live in a fast paced society. We tend to receive information in quick sound bites, whether it is via television, the radio, the internet, or even now on our electronic devices. On average, those messages that we receive come to us in 10 to 15 second sound bite ...
Views: 924(1 vote) - Learning at Midlife for the Enjoyment of It - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseFor the second time in three years I have gone “back to school”. While I’m not enrolled in a degree granting program, I’m being trained in becoming knowledgeable of the skills in developing an effective job and career search strategy. One of my goals is to be able to share what I am in the ...
Views: 964(1 vote) - Transition versus Change – There is a Difference - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseRegular readers of my blog know that I have expressed a good deal of thought on the topics of change and transition over the previous months. The words are used so interchangeably that it is easy to believe that they are one in the same thing. However, while related they truly are not. As I ...
Views: 1133(2 votes) - What’s That “One Thing” In Your Life? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseMany years ago I enjoyed seeing the movie “City Slickers”. In the movie, Billy Crystal plays a man named Mitch going through a midlife crisis. As a way to get away from things, along with two of his buddies, he goes on an adventure which involves being part of a cattle drive. While Mitch and ...
Views: 747(1 vote) - The Pain/Gain Model of Action - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseThis past weekend I was facing a significant decision impacting my business. I had been presented with an opportunity that showed a great deal of promise, but did require detailed effort on my part to incorporate into my practice. While I realized that I needed to give this offer consideration ...
Views: 3170(2 votes) - Those Midlife Obstacles to Change May Be Inside Yourself - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Anthony CalabreseI’m not saying that these do not exist in this world. Obstacles outside of ourselves, or external energy blocks, can create stress and burden and keep us from moving forward to make the change we seek to make. External energy blocks may for a time be out of our control to change. Certainly, no ...
Views: 959(1 vote) - Change of Thought Process Leads to More Sustainable Results - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseWhat we experience in life can be viewed from many different viewpoints. Some of those viewpoints can be catabolic (destructive or negative), in their makeup. When you feel that you are a victim, lethargic, angry or stressed about a situation, you are experiencing catabolic energy. When your ...
Views: 1262(2 votes) - Confidence Is Built By Having Rock Solid Belief In Your Principles - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseThe March 2011 quote of “Motivation” that appears on the Absolute Transitions website is courtesy of the 3rd President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson was quoted as saying “In matters of style, swim with the current. In matters of principle, stand like a rock.” It isn’t ...
Views: 958(1 vote) - Detached Involvement - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2013 from Anthony CalabreseDetached Involvement One of the earliest concepts that I learned in my coaching studies, yet one which is not easy to put into practice is what is termed detached involvement. Being human means having feelings and emotions. When you are aware of those emotions, and allow them to flow without ...
Views: 1321(1 vote) - Don’t Overlook the Support from Those Already in Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseOne of the lessons that I had heard before, but which was reinforced with me over the last couple of weeks, is that sometimes you can easily overlook the resources available to you when they are immediately in front of you. That bit of wisdom came to light as I was marketing my most recent ...
Views: 773(1 vote) - The Steps You Take - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseRecently I was speaking with a long time friend about what I anticipate coming up for me in the next few weeks. Due to a number of steps I have taken over the last several months, I am beginning to see activity increasing for my business. While I found the increased activity very gratifying, I ...
Views: 899(2 votes) - How to Successfully Transition Through Life - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Anthony CalabreseWhether it is if we want to continue working full-time or adjust to a less rigid schedule, or move from where we are living or pursue a passion we have always had but never had the time to fully enjoy, it is not unusual that these crossroads occur. Transitions often do not happen ...
Views: 1166(2 votes) - Moving On in Midlife: The Challenges and Opportunities - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Anthony CalabreseMidlife can be a time for many individuals to reassess where they may want to live over the next stage of their life. In some instances, if children are grown, a current house may now be too large and require too much work so smaller quarters are sought. For others, there may have always been ...
Views: 1589 - What Choice Will You Make? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from Anthony CalabreseA company has an opening in which you have an interest. You apply for the job. You’re called in for a first interview, and then another. The process moves on and you are told it is down to the final selection stage, that you are one of the finalists for the position. What do you do at this ...
Views: 1156 - 11 Hints for Job Hunting in a Tight Market - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseExpand Your Job-Hunting Targets – If looking in one geographic area, look in others. If searching in one size of company, try others. If looking at one type of position, consider other types of positions you can do. Expect to Be “In Search” for the Long Haul – The average professional or ...
Views: 1119 - Allow Yourself To Step Back and Evaluate Where You Are - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Anthony CalabreseMost of us find ourselves busy with several things at once. It’s no different for me. At any one time I may be balancing seeing one to one clients, planning and writing my blogs and newsletter for the upcoming week, facilitating and presenting at support groups that I oversee, committing to ...
Views: 879 - Appreciating Those Differences - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2012 from Anthony CalabreseAs my life has evolved these last few years, one thing that is certain is that I have had the opportunity to meet and get to know well a wide range of individuals. When you enter the coaching profession and first enter coach training, you become aware quickly that the discipline attracts a wide ...
Views: 1150 - Are You One Who Always Says “NO”? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Anthony CalabreseOne of the realities about our world today is that we learn of things happening around our world faster than ever before. There is not much that can happen that does not quickly prompt several internet articles, newscasts, videos, etc. in a matter of minutes. Often there are great pluses in ...
Views: 1075 - Are You Ready To Take the “Learn One New Thing a Day” Challenge? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2013 from Anthony CalabreseThe month of September is associated with the beginning of a new school year. Recently I was reading an article that indicated those that are having the greatest success in current job searches, or just keeping their careers fresh and on track were those who are continual learners. While ...
Views: 1016 - Are You Relying on Serendipitous Happenings? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseI must admit that I’m not the greatest student of the English language. There are times when I will hear a word used, and while I believe that I know what it means especially in the context it is being used, I recently found the occasion to research such a situation. In my career coaching Five ...
Views: 1204 - Are You Still Determined to Reach Your Goals? - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Anthony CalabreseAs we’re about to enter the third month of 2012, a question that I have for you is “How are you doing on those goals you set for yourself at the beginning of the year?” Ideally many of you are still on the path toward what you were looking to achieve when you set out two months ago. Perhaps ...
Views: 943 - Build on 2011's Positives as You Move Into 2012 - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Anthony CalabreseWow, we have reached the end of 2011. What kind of a year has it been for you? For me it has been a year of growth both personally and in terms of my business. It has been one where I went in building on a plan I had started toward the latter part of 2010 and then built upon even in spite of ...
Views: 970 - Comfortable on My Own Two Feet - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2012 from Anthony CalabreseRecently I was speaking with a fellow coaching colleague. I was sharing with her my transition from my life of being an employee in corporate America to gaining my coaching certification and starting my own business. We were speaking about how when you begin your own business you are a magnet ...
Views: 1224 - Different Journeys, Same Destination - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseIf I asked you what a construction worker, a tutor for those taking the Scholastic Aptitude Test, a Director of a consumer health business unit at a flavor manufacturer and a business executive with varied career experiences had in common – you may think not very much. However, these are the ...
Views: 1044 - Do You Make the Most of Detours When Faced With Roadblocks? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2012 from Anthony CalabreseI tend to do a lot more driving during the middle of the work day than I used to when I was employed in my corporate career. When you are a sole proprietor and meet your clients at various public locations that will happen. One of the things that I have come to learn is there are a number of ...
Views: 1072 - Do You Recognize Your Own Accomplishments? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2012 from Anthony CalabreseWe’re two weeks away from the end of 2012. What kind of year has it been for you? Have you accomplished all of your goals? What were those wonderful things that have happened to you during the past twelve months? It is human nature to tend to have a sharper memory toward what we have not ...
Views: 966 - Does Computer Addiction Challenge You? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Anthony CalabreseOne of the challenges I constantly battle is becoming addicted to my computer. The computer in the home is a wonderful tool. When I was growing up newspapers, television and radio delivered you the news. If you wanted to pay your bills you had to receive them by mail and send payment to the ...
Views: 2079 - Don't Forget the Influence of the Influencers - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from Anthony CalabreseYou have been called into a company for an interview, perhaps even more than one. You have met with your prospective boss and the two of you have definitely connected and you are sure that he likes you. Perhaps at this point you believe you have a good chance to receive the position. This is ...
Views: 922 - Don’t Let Others Tell You of What You Are Capable - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Anthony CalabreseAs I have stated often in the past I am a spectator sports fan. This time of the year is always a fun time for me with the start of a new baseball season. I’ve been a fan since I have been eight years old, and look forward to each new season with anticipation. It is common when a new season ...
Views: 1054 - Finding the Networking Approach That Is Comfortable For You - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2013 from Anthony CalabreseA lot has changed in my life in the last several years. One of the realities is that most of those that I see or speak to on a frequent basis, I did not know less than five years ago. A change in career, change in where you live and a new marriage will do that to you. The change in career, in ...
Views: 885 - Focus Helps Us Get the Most From Our Purpose in Life - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseHave you taken the time recently to think about what is your purpose in life? When I think of mine, it is to be the best career coach I can be to those with whom I come in contact. I have learned so much this year on the process of career development and the methods to use in searching for a ...
Views: 990 - Focus in on the Type of Work you are Seeking - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from Anthony CalabreseOne of the challenges that I see many job seekers have when they are in the midst of their job search campaign is exactly how to present themselves to prospective employers. In the tight job market that exists at the present time, the tendency is to show oneself possessing a wide range of skill ...
Views: 1145 - Gaining Perspective - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from Anthony CalabreseI was at a recent local chapter coaching event where again I had reinforced for me the concept of “gaining perspective”. The session itself introduced to those present a coaching model that many of us had not seen before. It included seven different chairs, each with a label as to a role a ...
Views: 938 - Give the Gift of What’s Inside Yourself - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseAbout a week from now we celebrate Thanksgiving, a holiday that focuses all on giving thanks for the many blessings in our life. However, Thanksgiving is also a time of sharing. I was thinking about this aspect of the holiday and realized how many of us have gifts that we’re able to share with ...
Views: 1090 - Graduation to the Next Step is a Lesson Learned at a Young Age - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseNineteen months ago I married into a large family. My wife is one of nine children. Seven of her siblings are married and they have been blessed with 30 children between them. When you get to this time of the year, which is graduation season, in a large family you usually don’t have one ...
Views: 561 - How Do You Choose To Deal With the “Winter Time Blues”? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from Anthony CalabreseIt is not uncommon at this time of the year for people to feel they have less energy than they do at other times of the year. We’re well into the period after the end of year holidays. Unless you live in a warm weather climate, spring type weather is several weeks away. Hours of darkness ...
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