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- *** The Power of “Pull Marketing” in Your Job Search - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2015 from Ford MyersWhen you’re searching for a new job, would you rather be “chasing after employers,” or would you rather have employers “chasing after you?” The answer is quite obvious – given a choice, you’d much rather have employers chasing after you! Is this some fantasy or “pipe dream?” No, the choice is ...
Views: 1203 - Tips that Will Help Improve Your Quality of Life and Even Career Planning - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinWhen it comes to self-improvement, it is too easy to find advice online or get tips from people you know. The question is always if you could put them into practice. For my part, I should say that it’s always a challenge to follow the advice I give other people on how they can improve their ...
Views: 1189 - Job 911: Who’s Supporting You With Your Career? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2015 from Porschia Parker-GriffinHave you ever wished you had someone to work with to achieve your career goals? It can be frustrating, time consuming, and lonely when you have big plans and no one to talk to about them. Maybe you want to find a new job, get a promotion, or effectively navigate office politics. Working with ...
Views: 1153 - 8 Quick & Brilliant Résumé Hacks - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2015 from Tracy Parish, CPRW1) Spice it up (add color) For a quick fix, start by adding some color to your résumé you will stand out, but not only that, you can also take control of where the reader is looking. Their eye will tend to follow the bold color so you can use it to highlight your strong points like relevant job ...
Views: 1111 - STOP! No "more of the same!" - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2015 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comEvery day gives us a new start and the opportunity of a New You. When you look back at yesterday, last month and last year, you might realize you did not accomplish all your goals, and you might make the decision to try harder. But wait, before you try harder and do more of the same, let me ...
Views: 1356 - How to be an Emotionally Self-Aware Leader - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2015 from Helen AttridgeToday’s C-level executives are faced with business stresses that were not even imagined by their predecessors. Complicated business environments have leaders dealing with rapidly changing markets, technologies and workforces as well as tightening budgets, compliance issues and much more. A ...
Views: 799(1 vote) - 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: 1340 - Difficult Boss? 3 Keys to Communication When They Don’t Understand - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2015 from Porschia Parker-GriffinDo you have a hard time communicating with your boss or supervisor? Having a difficult boss is a reality for many professionals and can be extremely stressful for those in a job they hate. Dealing with others who have a lack of concern, offer poor instruction, are hostile or manipulative can ...
Views: 1224 - *10* Financial Fatal Mistakes that 99% of Companies Make and How You Can Avoid Making Them - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2015 from John Di LemmeFinancial Mistake #1: Industry Specific - Businesses are making the huge mistake of worrying about what is going on in their industry, how to compete in their industry, and how to market to their industry. They are basically putting their businesses in a very small box that doesn't reach outside ...
Views: 1187 - 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: 1386 - The Top *10* Highly Profitable, Proven, Time-Tested Secrets to Create the Ultimate First and Last Impression with Your Clients, Secret #10 - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2015 from John Di LemmeSecret #10 N: Non-negotiable When you give a client a surprise bonus, you’re over-delivering and practically guar-anteeing customer satisfaction. A satisfied customer is essential. Don’t hold a debate with yourself about whether you should reward a customer. Make the reward non-negotiable. ...
Views: 1350 - Five Additional Reasons Why So Many Guitar Teachers Won’t Ever Make Good Money & How YOU Can Be The Guitar Who Does - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2015 from Tom HessFive Additional Reasons Why So Many Guitar Teachers Won’t Ever Make Good Money & How You Can Be The Guitar Who Does By Tom Hess Making a crazy amount of money as a guitar teacher is much easier than you think. With this in mind – most guitar teachers will probably only ...
Views: 838 - The Top *10* Highly Profitable, Proven, Time-Tested Secrets to Create the Ultimate First and Last Impression with Your Clients, Secrets #8 & #9 - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2015 from John Di LemmeSecret #8 I: Involvement Doing direct mail campaigns once in a while is great. But you must do far more to build long-term business relationships. You must stay involved with your clients by communicating with them on a regu-lar, consistent basis. A key factor is to reward them for their ...
Views: 1282 - So You Want To Coach Millennials? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2015 from Michael MantellThere s/he sits in front of you or more likely in a text message, that “follow your dreams,” optimistic, confident, tolerant, ethnically diverse, born somewhere between 1976 and 2004, and from the most marketed to and most nearly technologically addicted, socially-networked generation in ...
Views: 1386 - 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: 1358 - 7 Things You Need to Let Go of If You Want to Move Ahead in Life - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinTaking a big step in life is always scary, especially if there is no guarantee that things will end up the way you want them to be. Whether you are going to college, getting married, or changing careers, there are some things that you have to learn to let go of if you want to move ahead. #1 ...
Views: 1484 - 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: 1396 - 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: 1339 - The Top *10* Highly Profitable, Proven, Time-Tested Secrets to Create the Ultimate First and Last Impression with Your Clients, Secrets #2 & #3 - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2015 from John Di LemmeSecret #2 M: Memory and Mindset Having an excellent memory is an important part of succeeding in business. For example, you can use your memory to impress a client. How? Show that you remember something that’s important to your clients such as their birthday, anniversary, or wedding.Follow ...
Views: 1015 - *** Glassdoor’s Important New Report: “The Inaugural Best Jobs in America for 2015″ - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2015 from Ford MyersClient are always asking about the best industries and best jobs – where they can find the most opportunities, what jobs pay the highest salaries, what companies are currently hiring, and where the greatest job growth will be in the near future. Glassdoor is a prominent and highly-respected ...
Views: 1168 - *** New Year, New Career: The Six-Step Power Plan to Achieve Career Success in 2015 - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2015 from Ford MyersAmericans make all kinds of New Year’s resolutions – to lose weight, to stop smoking, or to spend more time with family. However, you rarely hear anyone say, “I’m committed to improving my career situation this year.” With this in mind, I developed a simple, six-step “Power Plan” to help ...
Views: 924 - 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: 1387 - Personal Coach Tips for Maintaining a Successful Career and a Happy Family Life - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinA person’s career success depends on several factors, but essentially, you need to have dedication and commitment if you want to enjoy the career you’ve always wanted to pursue. On the other hand, having a fulfilling life outside work is another thing and requires more effort and consistency. ...
Views: 2233 - Top 5 Tips for Home Tuition Professionals and Students - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2015 from Tan RumingToday, there are many teachers who transition from full-time school teachers to home tutoring. Unlike in a teaching job, home tuition is very individualized and unregulated. Thus, when you are a private home tutor, it is important that you follow some certain guidelines in order to make sure ...
Views: 2166 - DREAM Job or DREADFUL Job…that is the question? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2015 from Heidi Gottlieb“Most people do not really want freedom, because freedom involves responsibility, and most people are frightened of responsibility ~Sigmund Freud Ah, the relativity of it all! The power of fear! Better safe than sorry. Right? How many of us wish to take that big move in our lives but we don’t ...
Views: 1271 - Personal Coach Tips for Making a Good First Impression with Your Business Network - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinSuccess comes easy for people who place value on making good first impressions. As you meet different people who may eventually be helpful in your career or job search, it is a must that you put your best foot forward so they may have a positive lasting impression on the kind of person you are. ...
Views: 1225 - Why College is Leading to More Cases of Depression Nationwide? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2015 from Kallen DiggsThe New York Times wrote an article (More College Freshmen Have Reported Feeling Depressed) this month discussing how more college freshmen are reporting cases of depression. This trend does not surprise me when these freshmen have to live with the possibility of getting their bachelor's degree ...
Views: 1061 - Types of Coworkers Even a Personal Coach Would Not Want To Share Cubicles With - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinThe use of office cubicles has been on the rise in recent years, mainly because of the desire of companies to save on space. But limited space is not the only reason why cubicles are popular in almost all workplace today. According to several studies, cubicles give workers more opportunities to ...
Views: 1113 - 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: 1311 - Creating Champions – Be a Leader – The Power of Example - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2015 from Betska K-BurrCreating Champions – Be a Leader – The Power of Example (continued) This blog article is a continuation of my last blog on the many hats of a Leader. 7) Trainer: A Leader is a trainer. Give all of your people the opportunity to learn. Some will need encouragement; others will take ...
Views: 1131 - Where did I put my Rudder? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2015 from Betska K-BurrWhere did I put my Rudder? This is Application #2 for Creating Champions in the workplace, part of a series of blog articles with the overall theme of “When your staff succeeds, so do you.” Application #2 -- Develop and Communicate Goals "A man without a purpose is like a ship ...
Views: 1018 - Life Coaching Tips for Boosting Concentration at Work - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinFor those who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD, keeping themselves focused and efficient in their jobs can be very difficult. The distractibility, restlessness, and limited attention span can have severe effects on how a person performs at work. If you have this condition, ...
Views: 1537 - C-Suite to Business Consultant: 5 communication practices that work - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2015 from Mari PatAs a business consultant and corporate communication strategist, I consider myself lucky. Before leaving the C-Suite and going into my own practice I was fortunate to work for a corporation who believed good communication was paramount to their success. I was able to see how consistent, relevant ...
Views: 886 - Who Doesn't Want to Be Happier... - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2015 from Heidi GottliebAre you familiar with the song Tea for Two? It’s a classic! Been around since 1924. “I want to be happy, but I won’t be happy, not unless you’re happy too”. There’s something to this. Most of us have been in this situation in our lives at some point-if not more than some. Giving back or making ...
Views: 953 - Spring Forward In Your Career! - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2015 from Heidi GottliebHow many of us spend many hours worrying about things that never end up happening? We think if we pre-think, if we can prepare for the worst things, we’ll be good? We feel that if we think about that inevitable negative happenstance and we’re all stocked up with whatever emotional, logistical, ...
Views: 1046 - Why Do You Have That Same Old Job? Tell Yourself The Truth! - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2015 from Heidi GottliebWe ask ourselves questions all the time. How often do we answer them honestly? Not as much as we tell ourselves we do or perhaps we wish we did. We tell ourselves things and we often have no one else to answer to, but those that are close to us and easy to get angry at if they disagree. We can ...
Views: 898 - Career Coaching Tip - A Positive Attitude at Work Is Your Path towards Career Advancement - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinHaving the right attitude at work can do many incredible things to your life and your career – it helps you meet goals, get some sort of career advancement, and just enjoy your job more! Unfortunately, not all of us are lucky enough to have a job that we love. So how are you supposed to keep a ...
Views: 1629 - Rewrite the Flow of Money! - Abundance Transformational Cards - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2015 from Theresia ValoczyI regularly use this Package my practitioner. My cliens like this method, because this is very simple and joyful. The ideal group to use the cards is between 4-12 people. To play with these cards a person should be at least 14 years of age. )It can be used anywhere even as diverse places such ...
Views: 1583 - Mushrooming Mind-Blowing Millennial Momentum…Ready to Manage It? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2015 from Michael MantellAre you among the 80 million Americans born between approximately 1982 and 2001? Look around. Have you noticed that you make up about a third of your workplace? The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has noticed and they say that what’s more, in just five more years, you presence will jump to 46% ...
Views: 1386 - Make A Vision For Your Business In 2015 - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2015 from Anita BigginsGet your vision checked for 2015. Do not look at your present circumstances. Have a dream for your life. Vision is seeing and believing God in your future. Vision is the adrenaline in your soul. Where there is no vision people perish. Dissatisfaction and discouragement happens because of ...
Views: 913(1 vote) - DESTINATION AND OVERSEAS-EDUCATION - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2015 from mapmy studyStudying overseas experiences are life-changing, building students’ capacity to operate effectively as active and informed local and global citizens. This will enhance student’s options worldwide. Overseas education involves many considerations one of them is destination. When you decide you ...
Views: 1978 - Study Abroad Destinations - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2015 from mapmy studyChoosing a Destination for your higher studies depends on various categories. One looks for Quality Education, another for Economy & Job and one may look at a cost effective destination. Every student has the right to know the relevant information to select their study destination and this the ...
Views: 1332(1 vote) - I hate my job! 3 Questions For Being Successful in Your NEXT Position - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2014 from Porschia Parker-GriffinRecent surveys show that 70% of people hate their jobs and most are actively looking for another one! Putting aside all of the specific reasons and circumstances, that’s a whole lot of unhappy people. It’s natural for professionals to feel that way because many people are wrapped up in their ...
Views: 1233 - Is 2015 really going to be different? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2014 from Kathleen GageThis is the time of year many people start thinking about setting goals for the coming year. Call it what you may, resolutions, intentions, outcomes, goals, it’s all the same. We set an intention to do something and more times than not, within a few days we give in, give up and say it’s just not ...
Views: 1217 - Using Attraction Principles to Build Your Business - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen GageTrends come and go. One day something’s hot, the next it’s not. Lately there’s been talk by millions of people about the law of attraction; think about what you want and it will manifest. Every month millions of dollars are spent on books, CDs, seminars, trainings and coaching sessions teaching ...
Views: 1393(1 vote) - Top Internet Marketers Share How to Build a Six and Seven Figure Businesses - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen GageThe terrain of business, especially on the Internet, is changing faster than ever before. If you’re not up to speed on what’s going on, constantly learning and working with mentors who can show you to what is possible, you are likely to get left behind. Recently I had the opportunity to share ...
Views: 1885 - Teleseminars - 3 Effective Types You Can Offer - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageOffering teleseminars as a part of your services is a great choice for many entrepreneurs. Knowing which is the best can be a challenge. There are dozens of "types" of teleseminars to choose from. Below are three very popular types. Preview Calls If you are new to teleseminars, I recommend ...
Views: 1223 - Is Your Website Visitor Ready? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageFar too often people say, “My business is not working.” Yet when they are given the solution for what to do, they don’t take advantage of it. For example, there was one Shark Tank participant I had a phone conversation with after he appeared on the show. He was frustrated that he didn’t get the ...
Views: 1256 - Is Twitter useful or a waste of time for authors? Judge for yourself - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageLately there's been lots of conversations, postings in forums and in social networks about whether or not Social Marketing is useful or a complete waste of time for authors. As with any form of marketing you have to decide what is most beneficial to overall goals. The fact is, Social Marketing ...
Views: 1313 - *** Follow-up Steps after the Interview – Strategies to Help You Get the Offer - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Ford MyersMy clients often express frustration after they’ve completed their interviews for a position they want. The common complaints include, “Why doesn’t the company call me back?” or “I feel like I have no power; all I can do is wait for an answer,” or “Can’t I do anything to make the employer say ...
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