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- Attitude and Expectations - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Dirk ZellerThere are two key words that lead to success in life. These words control the successful outcome of your business, marriage, and many other areas of life. Although you may have incredible talent and skill in life, you will fail if you do not master these two words – and vice versa. Even if ...
Views: 1530 - How to Keep Your Boss Happy - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIf your boss is consistently giving you dirty looks, then you might have a problem and you have to solve it first so that you won’t get fired. The first task to consider is how to create a positive rapport; and it would definitely take more than just a polite smile. By first finding out what ...
Views: 1020 - Laid-off? Can't Afford Health Insurance? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from Judy GillespieOne of my clients was diagnosed with breast cancer after he’d unexpectedly lost his job as a Food Services Director. Another client’s “wrenched knee” made walking agonizing. Driving his car to job interviews was almost impossible. He needed surgery, but he’d lost his health insurance. A ...
Views: 1864(1 vote) - The Fundamentals of a Coaching Session - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Jason TaylorPreparation is the game plan for developing talent Employee coaching is a methodology used to develop talents and skills within your employees that leads to promotion, increased productivity, and career longevity. Successful coaching techniques help you to retain top talent, and that talent ...
Views: 9787(7 votes) - The Fundamentals of a Coaching Session - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Jason TaylorPreparation is the game plan for developing talent Employee coaching is a methodology used to develop talents and skills within your employees that leads to promotion, increased productivity, and career longevity. Successful coaching techniques help you to retain top talent, and that talent ...
Views: 9787(7 votes) - Two Requirements for Rapid Promotion - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from John AOVTo increase your own personal income, you must be in a position to influence the company’s income, to somehow increase revenues or cut costs. To increase your own personal income, you must be in a position to influence the company’s income, to somehow increase revenues or cut costs. So look at ...
Views: 2353 - Networking: Just a Word? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Marie BakerI am writing about this because it is something that I have encountered on my journey to getting my name out there. I was in the process of inviting people on various websites that I am a member of to join me on another website that offers a great deal of self help information and a business ...
Views: 1768 - Seven Deadly Sins of Job-Hunting - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Gail McMeekinAfter an unsuccessful nine-month job search, Darlene Dawson, a former vice-president of a bank mortgage department, knew she was stuck. Darlene lost her job in the midst of a take-over. She opted against outplacement assistance because she was sure she'd be hired quickly elsewhere. Now she feels ...
Views: 1511 - Workplace Motivators Can Make All the Difference!! - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Michele RhotenThe ancient Greek playwright, Sophocles once said, “Look and you will find it--what is unsought will go undetected.” These words are even more powerful in our contemporary times than they were in ancient Greece. With career options rapidly changing in new and unexpected ways, it is vital that ...
Views: 899 - Getting Your Teacher Certification May Be the Best Thing to Do in a Struggling Economy - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Darren FergusonIn this time of economic uncertainty you may be looking for a new way to make some money and there is one area of the economy which isn’t lacking in job positions is teaching, getting your teacher certification isn’t hard and actually can help you get a job while you wait out this economic ...
Views: 1037 - Transforming Your Workplace - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Ariel and Shya KaneIf you want to be happy and satisfied, it is important that you investigate how it is that you relate to your world, your workplace and to yourself. The Workplace as a Gateway to the Moment Let's look at the workplace to access how you relate to your life. By and large, most people spend ...
Views: 1614(7 votes) - But I Want to Be An Artist! An excerpt from Being Here, Modern Day Tales of Enlightenment - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Ariel and Shya KaneOne fall, my husband, Shya and I held one of our business courses called "Transformation in the Workplace," in New York City. Folks from all different fields were there to discover what it takes to experience wellbeing on the job, and how to effectively communicate. As the weekend progressed, we ...
Views: 1690(7 votes) - Seven Tips To Get You Unstuck, Unblocked, Newly Focused, And Passionate About Your Creative Project Or Process - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Gail McMeekinYou know that you are a creative person. After all, you run a business. You have the ability to do innovative work and to make new connections between ideas, which is the key dynamic of the creative process. Yet, sometimes our creativity stalls, plays tricks on us, or appears to have vanished ...
Views: 935 - Staying Cool in the Face of Loss - Not Just Said But Done - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Hyacinth Gooden-BaileyI would like to give 5 coooool tips for staying calm, positive and even going beyond that. 2009 seems to be the year in which the whole world and not just some parts of it will learn the lesson of LOSS ( from their own experience or observing the experience of others). Loss is a part of change. ...
Views: 1420(3 votes) - Career Change Dynamics for the Mature and Restless - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Hyacinth Gooden-BaileyMultiple careers are increasingly the norm in the working world, from necessity or from finding that you have multiple talents to share. I am saying this to say that you don’t have to be one-tracked about your choice of which career to follow, if you have the talents, time, energy and relevant ...
Views: 1884 - The Big Secret About Finding a Great Career - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Leonard LangI say this is the big secret because in my dozen years teaching thousands of people about how to rethink changing or choosing their careers and work lives, I’ve found that so few people know this that it might as well be a secret. But it’s not a secret in that you should hide it—quite the ...
Views: 1308 - Stretch Out of Your Comfort Zone: Top 5 Benefits - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Stefanie ZizzoThere are many benefits to stretching out of our comfort zones... here are just a few. Which ones speak to you? Build Confidence in Yourself How important is confidence in our quest for happiness and fulfillment in our lives? In my past, I had little confidence in myself. I was often fearful ...
Views: 1326 - My Career Doesn't Fit Anymore! - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Jessica McGregor JohnsonI often have conversations with my clients about their feeling that they no longer fit their current career, or it doesn’t fit them. Sometimes there is a feeling of bewilderment, of frustration or even anger. There you are having worked so hard, and probably studied too, and after all this ...
Views: 1304 - Why We All Need a Coach - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Tom WeisnerLet me tell you a story about why we all need a coach. Why we need someone to help us develop the plan and someone who will hold you accountable for working towards that goal. Most weekday mornings I go to the gym before I head to work. About a year and a half ago I did this and was heading ...
Views: 911 - There's No Way I Can Manage to Do What I Want To - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Chris MakellMore often what contributes to the stress in our lives and careers is having so much to do and worrying about whether we can get it all done. Let me help you out, right this very minute. You won’t get it all done! Phew! Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way – trust me, just the awareness of ...
Views: 1364 - Lost in Translation - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Chris MakellI recently read some responses to an online question about “what people would do if they knew they would be successful”. Typically the question is: what would you do if you know you could not fail. So it’s an interesting take on it. I was a bit surprised at the answers – maybe you won’t ...
Views: 2091 - Layoff Survivor: Outwit, Outplay, Outsmart - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Chris MakellI’m sure the tagline reminds you of the television show “Survivor” and in today’s workplace, those who are left after the rounds of layoffs may certainly feel like they are playing the game and handling the daily challenges to win the immunity idol. Now I have not watched the show since the very ...
Views: 3042 - Prove Doomsayers Wrong - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Judy GillespieThe incessant “it’s the worse economy since the Great Depression… nobody’s hiring” drumbeat is unnerving. It’s also painfully inaccurate, but we’re in danger of doomsayer’s words becoming self-fulfilling prophecy. The fear they’ve created is palpable. Even the rich are cutting back on ...
Views: 1081 - Moving Towards Achieving Your Goal - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Dianne WallaceI’ve often wondered why people who seem sincere in their desire to succeed and to move up in their careers or to change careers never make the change. I’ve counseled individuals who are unhappy with their present career and salary. We talk about what they want out of life and what they need to ...
Views: 1152 - The Value of Vision - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from tremaine du PreezStephen Covey says that there is a “large and painful gap between having a vision and fulfilling that vision”. Anybody who embarks on the journey from vision to fulfillment with passion and fervor will soon realize that this is the most important journey that they have, and most likely will ...
Views: 730 - 4 Resume Dos - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Heather EagarThe process of creating a resume can definitely be a daunting one. There are so many aspects to consider throughout the creation process, including spelling, grammar, and of course, making sure to incorporate the right jobs, duties fulfilled, and anything else that ensures the hiring manager ...
Views: 968 - What About Coaching? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2009 from Barbara WulfThe field of Professional/Personal Coaching has seen rapid career growth in the past 20 years. I should know, I am a coach! I was not born into the profession nor did not aspire to be a coach as I selected a major in college. The career path was nonexistent, but evolved, as so many new career ...
Views: 1463 - 6 Essential Steps to Career Breakthrough: Navigating Through Change Successfully - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from Kathy CaprinoThere are so many people today in dramatic career and life transition, and also thousands of coaches and consultants offering help. I’ve discovered, however, that recommending simple, straightforward tactics and strategies does not work unless there has been a true breakthrough in the ...
Views: 1096 - Tips for Getting Past the First Interview - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2009 from Heather EagarSearching for a job in a tough economy can be extremely challenging. This is especially true if it seems impossible to get past the first interview. Unfortunately, some people seem to have this sort of luck. So what can be done about it? Is there a secret to getting the employer of your choice ...
Views: 963(1 vote) - Your Life’s Journey is the Thing! - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2009 from Brad TaftExcerpts from Desiderata written in 1926 by Max Ehrman “Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and ...
Views: 894 - Finding a New Job - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Cecile PeterkinThe new realities of securing employment in today's changing world require a new belief. Designing and planning your career, and taking a proactive, self-directed approach is the success formula. The resume is a critical part to your career design. October issue of Recipes for Success we ...
Views: 1246 - 15 Ways to Win at Job Interviews - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Cecile PeterkinWhen you walk into a job interview, the product you are selling is YOU. The interview process begins when you accept the interview, and ends when the employer decides to either hire you or look for someone more suitable. The more you are able to communicate professionalism with personality, ...
Views: 1056(1 vote) - Job Loss: If You’re Fired, What’s Next? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Cecile PeterkinOften, when it comes to job loss, it feels as though there is no immediate next step: once your desk is packed up, there's little to do other than to go through the grieving process. Job loss, just like any loss that you will experience, means going through the process of shock and denial, ...
Views: 925 - Are You Sabotaging Your Job Search? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Cecile PeterkinWhen you're looking for a great opportunity - a chance to advance yourself within your field or a chance to find a completely different position over the course of your job search – one thing is certain: when you have goals for your job search, you are going to want to be sure that you are able ...
Views: 873 - Negotiating Your Severance Package – Should You? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Cecile PeterkinGiven that the economy is nowhere near as strong as it could be, more and more companies are looking at layoffs as an option that will help them to stay in business. No matter how great you are at your job, there is a risk of the company eliminating your position – and if that happens, it's ...
Views: 1163 - The Heroes Journey is for the Resolute! - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Brad TaftAre you an American workplace hero? Or, are you ready to become a hero? Be aware that if you choose the role of hero, you must enter a new world of dissension and trial where you will often feel more alone than ever before because your heroic power lies in facing unforgiving truths not in ...
Views: 1042 - Job Searching and Staying Marketable in a Recession - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Cecile PeterkinJob searching is never fun, nor is it something that is particularly comfortable for the majority of people out there. It can be frustrating, but ultimately, it can prove to be an extremely rewarding experience. There are additional challenges that exist, however, when it comes to job searching ...
Views: 817 - Use Your Intuition to Find the Perfect Job - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Joan HangarterLets face it. Landing the perfect job in today's economic upheaval is going to prove a challenge for many of you. Has nothing to do with you, or your abilities, and everything to do with the job market and the uncertainty of the times. In fact, there may no longer be perfect jobs. This means, ...
Views: 1492 - Focus On The Little Things - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Samantha JohnsonChuck Noll, the four-time Super Bowl-winning football coach, once told his players, “Champions are champions not because they do anything extraordinary but because they do the ordinary things better than anyone else.” This is certainly an extension of Wooden’s preparation philosophy. You can’t ...
Views: 5646(3 votes) - Focus On The Little Things - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Samantha JohnsonChuck Noll, the four-time Super Bowl-winning football coach, once told his players, “Champions are champions not because they do anything extraordinary but because they do the ordinary things better than anyone else.” This is certainly an extension of Wooden’s preparation philosophy. You can’t ...
Views: 5646(3 votes) - Are You at the Top of Your Career Game? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Brad TaftLearn to sell… Like the Pro’s! Because sales training is interview training on steroids; because learning to do something well is the greatest confidence builder in the world; because you are “in sales” regardless of the career path you have chosen; and because “it is easier to file down the ...
Views: 805 - Have you put in your 10,000 hours? - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Jane CranstonMalcolm Gladwell made a name for himself by writing three bestselling books “Blink,” “The Tipping Point,” and now “Outliers.” His latest is currently number 5 on the bestseller list. The word outlier refers to “a statistical observation that is markedly different in value from others of the ...
Views: 1705 - It’s Energy Management, Not Time Management. - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Jane CranstonFor nine consecutive years, info marketing guru Dan Kennedy had been a presenter at the number 1 seminar tour in the US. You only have to be around Dan an hour to observe his certain kind of genius as well as understand that maverick is not an understatement. Despite his eccentric behavior he ...
Views: 1175 - Bullying in the Workplace--Never Putt with a Driver - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Jane CranstonSound golf advice. I can think of a few applications—fat heads often have trouble with finesse and close-ups; bigger isn’t always better and there is the right tool for almost every task. When I think of applying the idea to challenges in the workplace I am drawn first to bullying. Some time ...
Views: 814 - The Economic Crash – A Perfect Time for Reflection and Action! - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2009 from Craig NathansonProtect your investments!! This is the headline from this month’s Money magazine. In fact the whole magazine is focused on how to keep your retirement intact for future years. For me this is like saying, prepare for your death!!! The opposite action is mandatory now, especially for those in ...
Views: 1012 - What is the Career Competitive Edge? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Jane CranstonHow does a company, firm, or individual determine if they have, want, or are striving toward the competitive edge? Questioning “what is professional success?” is a good first step. For many, the easy answer is money and status. But, when these are attained (or lost) it is surprising how ethereal ...
Views: 990 - Four Ways to Turbo Charge Your Resume - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Jane CranstonIf you want your resume to get noticed, open doors and land you the job you want and deserve … 1. State accomplishments - what have you done in past positions that has made the company money, saved them money, found them time, saved them time or brought prestige to the organization or the ...
Views: 1025 - Are You Telling Yourself the Truth? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Jane Cranston“Liars, Bigger Liars and d’em that figure.” An uncle often used this expression when knocking politicians and accountants. This week his words resonated with me as it seems everyone is accusing everyone else of either not telling the truth or lying by omission. The political debate is more about ...
Views: 841 - If You Prepare for the Future, You Won’t Have to Repair the Past - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Brad TaftHow many regular, full-time jobs did the U.S. shed in 2008? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the US shed over 750,000 jobs last year. While you are seeking specific numbers, be aware that BLS unemployment data is understated. A changing employment model and inaccurate data call into ...
Views: 864 - 7 Career Survival Tips For Turbulent Times - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Daisy Wright"Create a vision and never let the environment, other people's beliefs, or the limits of what has been done in the past shape your decisions. Ignore conventional wisdom." - Anthony Robbins Almost every news item these days is about job losses, bailouts and stimulus packages...pretty ...
Views: 1085 - Why Do People Who Are Unemployed Procrastinate? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Valerie OliverProcrastination can be a major issue challenging people who are need employment. You've been searching for a job for months, maybe even a few years now. You're in this situation because you: were laid off from work because your company experienced downsizing, merged with another company or was ...
Views: 2382 - Successful Resume Writing & Job Interview Tips - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2009 from Pamela WatsonHow many people enjoy writing a resume? Not many. And what about job interviewing? Again, not many. Job interviews can make you feel uncomfortable because interviews are designed to treat you as if you're a product that needs to be checked out like the tire of a new car. Secondly, resume writing ...
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