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- How Can You Cope With Stress At Workplace? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2015 from Supriya NigamStress is a choice; you can either welcome it in your life and live with it or do a little extra effort to keep it away from your personal and work life. In this article, I am going to share certain tips for beating stress while being at home or in office. Stress Beating Efforts At Office:
Views: 1111(1 vote) - Career Advice: Career Inspiration from Bollywood - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2015 from Supriya NigamWe tend to look forward to inspiration in life to keep ourselves motivated, isn't it? Believing in the same, we have identified certain movies that not just entertain us but inspire as well. These movies make us laugh, cry, giggle, and inspire about different aspects of life. Several Bollywood ...
Views: 997(1 vote) - *** Your Compensation Negotiation Strategy - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2015 from Ford MyersBack in September of 2012, I published an article in this e-newsletter titled, "Salary Negotiation: 21 Rules of the Game." The piece provided specific tips and techniques for increasing your salary offers. In this article, we're going to "step back" and take a broader view of the salary ...
Views: 1197 - 6 Reasons Your Life Coaching Experts Always Recommend Taking a Vacation - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinWe should admit it - we are now more concerned about our livelihood, jobs and careers than anything else. This could be explained by the fact that we are all just bouncing off from the recession, which made us all realize the importance of everything we have. The problem, however, is that the ...
Views: 1446 - Develop Remarkable Mental Toughness - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2015 from Dheer ManralMore to it than Meets the Eye Come to think of it what is that makes a good athlete, a good parent or a good leader. Why is it that some people accomplish their goals while others do give it a try, but end up as failures? What is the cause; we all have our own explanations and invariably end ...
Views: 685 - A detailed overview of job description of vice president of operations - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2015 from Supriya NigamVice presidents of businesses provide guidance and general management to the operational tasks of an organization. They invent policies and plan using resources and HR in various companies and sectors, as stated by the Department of Labor Statistics. Vice presidents of businesses must satisfy ...
Views: 891(1 vote) - 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: 1304 - Seek Help from a Personal Coach When Dealing with Envy in the Workplace - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinEnvy and jealousy at work are among the most difficult things to deal with in the workplace. But no matter how hard it is to overcome them, you have to manage these feelings effectively to prevent them from ruining your own performance at work, and your relationships with the people you work ...
Views: 1141 - Should you ever negotiate your salary through Email? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2015 from Supriya NigamAfter an arduous number of job interviews with prospective organizations, who is hiring someone for the job of your dreams, you yet again meeting with hiring manager when he or she gives you job offer, but with salary below what you had anticipated. You are still elated, actually excited, ...
Views: 1466(2 votes) - How To Quit Your Current Job & Teach Guitar Instead - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2015 from Tom HessHow To Leave Your Day Job & Teach Guitar For A Living In The Least Risky Way Possible By Tom Hess Are you sick and tired of working at your current job? As a guitar player, you already understand that this type of job prevents you from spending as much time as you’d like with ...
Views: 800 - How Can a Bad Boss Be Useful for Your Career Planning? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinYou have a boss who’s narcissistic, mean, incompetent, and just plain unlovable. But instead of letting your boss’s unpleasant behavior affect your productivity and happiness in the workplace, why not turn it to your advantage? It is almost impossible that you will ever love your boss’s bad ...
Views: 1458 - 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: 1322 - *** Closing The Interview “Deal” - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2015 from Ford MyersI recently featured an article in this e-newsletter about Accomplishment Stories. I’m going to assume that you have written and memorized your own Accomplishment Stories, that you’ve extensively practiced telling them, and that you’ve even used them in some interviews. To really leverage the ...
Views: 1128 - Knowing the Options: 5 Careers to Explore with a Behavior Analysis Degree - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2015 from Rachelle WilberBeing able to analyze and understand human behavior is an extremely useful skill with limitless applications. After completing an applied behavior analysis program, graduates can work in almost any field or industry. Below introduces five careers made possible with a degree in behavior ...
Views: 852 - 7 world's easiest and best-paying jobs - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2015 from Supriya NigamI am not a workaholic person, and sometimes I wonder if there is any job in the world that is easy to do (as per my convenience) and also, pays me better. Thankfully, I come across these 7 world's most comfortable and best-paying jobs. If you are also interested in learning about such ...
Views: 1049(2 votes) - Executive Coaching: Can You Be a Great Leader If You Are Shy? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinManagers are generally authoritative, daring leaders. On the other hand, shy people are likely to hold back, be reserved in conversations, and even avoid social interactions. A very interesting question now is whether or not shy people can be effective leaders. If you are a shy type and you ...
Views: 1464 - 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: 1324 - Stop the Snatchers and Grabbers - Part III - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2015 from Jaynine HowardIn this article I identify three more Snatchers and Grabbers that must be stopped. 1. Tire Kickers: The tire kicker wants to try your product or service before paying for it. NO, no, no. You do not give away a product or service without payment up front and having a contract signed. Many of ...
Views: 1216 - Business Coaching: How to Conduct Meaningful Exit Interviews - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinDo you ever wonder why your top employees are leaving you? Do you want to know what you could have done to convince them to stay with you instead? Well, a good exit interview can give you the answer to these questions. On the part of employees, exit interviews are often the last serious form ...
Views: 2117 - Tips from a Personal Coach on How to Stay Healthy with a Desk Job - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinMillions of employed individuals work at desk jobs that require them to sit almost the entire day while using their computers. While this kind of job seems really easy and not physically demanding, there are several ways it can also jeopardize the health of workers. If you want to stay ...
Views: 1241 - Are you living within limits? 5 career coaching secrets to breaking free! - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2015 from Porschia Parker-GriffinDo you find yourself wanting to do things but stopping and thinking, ‘I can’t do that.’ Or may be you wonder, ‘What will other people think?’ A lot of professionals believe that they aren’t smart, attractive, rich, or lucky enough to have the life they want. So they don’t pursue a promotion ...
Views: 1046 - 3 Tips for Stress Management on the Job - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2015 from Porschia Parker-GriffinWe’ve all been there. You’re sailing through your day feeling great and then out of nowhere, you are hit with an email, phone call, or conversation that knocks you off balance. Or maybe, you go through the workday with a constant weight on your shoulders. You could be stressed out at a job ...
Views: 1474 - 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: 1394 - ***The Most Important Spiritual Discovery in 75 Years - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2015 from Master Coach Hu DalconzoAdapted from the book Self-mastery… A Journey Home To Your Self” -by Certified Life Coach Hu Dalconzo, Copyright © 2002 DIS-CREATION is the most important discovery in the last 75 years! It’s the “missing step” of the conscious creation process. When you add Dis-Creation to your Conscious ...
Views: 1309(1 vote) - Face It… Affirmations Alone Don’t Work! - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2015 from Master Coach Hu DalconzoAdapted from the book Self-mastery… A Journey Home To Your Self” -by Certified Life Coach Hu Dalconzo, Copyright © 2002 Many people who have watched The Secret DVD, listened to The Secret CDs or read The Secret Book have experienced trying to make the Law of Attraction work for them, only to ...
Views: 1391(1 vote) - 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: 1373 - Five Things to Do in Setting Goals - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2015 from Jay PasanaPerhaps you've asked yourself if you want to change something in your life? Do you see yourself doing something worthwhile within the next five years? Do you know what you ought to achieve by the end of the day? If you would like become successful, you should set goals. Goals give us direction ...
Views: 768 - How Does Being a Traveler Make You an Ideal Job Candidate and Even a Personal Coach? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinIf there is one thing that you will not often see in a resume, that will be the travel history of an applicant. Now you may be wondering why being a frequent traveler is an advantage you can actually have over other job applicants. Read on to know why. Why Are Travelers Excellent Candidates ...
Views: 1238 - CAREER TIPS - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2015 from Dheer ManralToday more than ever before, people are responsible for taking charge of their careers. Stop wondering who will help me find a job. Where to find a job is addressed in the following paragraphs, keep reading. Making the right career choices impacts your life in a big way – professionally, ...
Views: 774 - How YOU Can Earn 6-Figures Per Year Teaching Guitar & Transform Average Guitar Students Into Killer Players - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2015 from Tom HessI don’t care if you’ve been teaching guitar for 30 years or if you are just getting started teaching lessons – either way, you have the same awesome potential to achieve success and make insane money teaching guitar. Guitar teachers who earn hundreds of thousands of dollars per ...
Views: 700 - Look Up - Release the Happy Hormone - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2015 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comThe way we sit, stand or walk affects our mind and therefore our results. Likewise, the way we feel affects our posture and movements. “There is an inner and an outer side to everything,” as Thomas Troward said. Your Posture and Your Mood? Think about a happy and successful moment, a ...
Views: 2075 - *** Performing an Internal Career Audit - by Submitted on May 29, 2015 from Ford MyersWould you like to get your career on track, with more power and momentum than ever before? Are you prepared to create the focused and productive career that you know you are capable of having — one that will give you great satisfaction and financial reward? When you think back to prior career ...
Views: 1249 - Job Search Websites - Job Search Engines - by Submitted on May 28, 2015 from Dheer ManralJob search websites offer great help by dishing out pertinent advice on job search, getting your career started or adding wings to an already established career. They offer fabulous solutions with awesome tips on social networking, carving and polishing a formidable online presence not to forget ...
Views: 861 - ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A JOB - by Submitted on May 28, 2015 from Dheer ManralPeople who have been in the full time workforce for a decent amount of time have witnessed incredible job markets; during a booming economy you may witness people getting multiple offers with very little effort on their part. Then there are times when one gets to witness slow markets and at ...
Views: 3286 - DO NOT AIM TO JUST LAND A JOB (BUILD A CAREER INSTEAD) - by Submitted on May 28, 2015 from Dheer ManralInitially when you are looking for a job, there is an overwhelming feeling to apply for jobs in bulk, as they say – “safety is in numbers.” A student job search for seasonal jobs conducted in this fashion is still understandable, but as a grown up, experienced person one should not be acting ...
Views: 733 - Ten Signs It's Time to Consider a New Career - by Submitted on May 27, 2015 from Hannah WhittenlyMaybe in the beginning, it made you happy. Maybe you waited a really long time for it, or maybe it was your dream. Well, if it doesn't make you happy anymore, if that dream has become a nightmare, maybe it's time to leave your job. How can you be sure though? The following are ten signs that it ...
Views: 910 - Why Bringing Home Work Is Bad for Your Career Planning - by Submitted on May 20, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinAlthough many people find nothing wrong with the practice of taking home unfinished work, many also don’t like the idea of letting work intrude their personal lives. If you consider home as an extension of your workplace, it is likely that you won’t be able to reach your full potential. It is ...
Views: 1583 - Coaching by Phone: Etiquette When the Call Begins - by Submitted on May 19, 2015 from Germaine PorcheAt the beginning of your coaching call, ask, “How much time do we have?” The answer may surprise you. Sometimes we believe we’ll have an hour, only to have the player respond, “Oh, about twenty minutes.” It’ll happen to you, too. It doesn't matter if we've previously established the length ...
Views: 1254 - Are you at a crossroads? 3 Decision Making Secrets to Kick-Start Your Success! - by Submitted on May 14, 2015 from Porschia Parker-GriffinDo you know it’s time for a change? Maybe you know its time to start making more money, but you don’t know how. Or you are at a job you know is draining your energy and sucking the life out of you. It’s even possible that there are two great opportunities in front of you, and you just don’t ...
Views: 1120 - You overwhelmed? Sometimes too much is too much! - by Submitted on May 13, 2015 from Heidi GottliebSeveral clients had mentioned having had feelings of being overwhelmed during the week; it made me think. I didn’t have to think that hard-I’ve certainly felt overwhelmed before. We all have our different reasons. We all have our own bar of "overwhelment"…how much we can stand before we can’t ...
Views: 976 - Why Corporate Leaders Need Times of Retreat - by Submitted on May 08, 2015 from Helen AttridgeAs a leadership coach, I often come into contact with corporate leaders who are tired, frustrated and on the verge of burnt out. I regularly hear of the inability to focus, feeling overwhelmed and struggling constantly with work life balance. While teaching a Leadership Development Program ...
Views: 480 - Defeat-Proof Your Mind - by Submitted on May 05, 2015 from Michael MantellIt took quite awhile to earn that degree, to go on for graduate studies, to land that impressive job. And somehow, it’s still leaving you with thoughts of defeat, of fear and worry. Or perhaps that degree and job hasn’t happened for you, it’s not where you put your skills to work. Perhaps ...
Views: 1309(2 votes) - Life Coaching Tactics for Dealing with Backstabbing Coworkers - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinAs you change jobs and even careers, you will come to a realisation that people really come in many different colors. Many work as hard as you do and are even kind-hearted. Of course, you enjoy being and working with them. Unfortunately, there are also those who have negative personalities. The ...
Views: 1522 - Winning at Working--Off Track - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2015 from Nan RussellUnfamiliar with the city and location where I was to speak, I added the address to the GPS before leaving home. Arriving in the conference city hours later, I turn it on and dutifully followed the route that chirped at me from the device. "That's odd," I thought as the directed turn took me away ...
Views: 794 - Embracing Cultural Differences in Global Leadership - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2015 from Helen AttridgeAs a child, I grew up in Belfast, Ireland in the 70s; I left at a young age due to the troubles in Northern Ireland. Much of my early adult life was spent life traveling and working my way around the world. This international perspective taught me to connect with people across a wide variety ...
Views: 698 - Co-workers Draining Your Energy? 5 Tips to Maintaining Your Peace of Mind! - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2015 from Porschia Parker-GriffinHow do you feel after chatting with your co-workers on the job? Are you upbeat, motivated, and inspired? Or are you tired, drained, and feeling unbalanced? Most people are not aware of how the interactions they have with others affects their energy, mood, and job performance. They wonder why ...
Views: 1473 - 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: 1318 - What is Success? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2015 from Erik TozierWhat is success? I ask this because it is a interesting thought exercise. What is it? How do you define success? Is it the money we earn? Is it being happy? Is it the sense of accomplish that we experience after achieving our goals? Is it defined by the number of relationships and ...
Views: 931(1 vote) - How To End Your “Guitar Teaching Insanity” & Finally Make A Great Income Teaching Guitar - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2015 from Tom HessHow To End Your “Guitar Teaching Insanity” & Finally Make A Great Income Teaching Guitar By Tom Hess Albert Einstein defined insanity as: “repeating the same mistakes over and over while hoping to get alternate results.” The unfortunate truth is, this is what ...
Views: 779 - *** Thinking of Changing Careers? Here’s How to Get Started. - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2015 from Ford MyersIf you’re seriously considering making a career change, it will be important to go through some preliminary “internal exercises” to discover what type of role would be best for you. Here at Career Potential, LLC, we use at least seven exercises that are very powerful. These are explained in ...
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