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- Career Coaching : What Do You Want Your Life To Look Like? - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2007 from Ebru UluferBefore you start thinking about your ideal work, dream job, new career, the very first step you need to take is to describe your ideal life. Ask yourself the following questions : "What do I want my life to look like?" “How would I like to spend my days?” “What would my ideal life be ...
Views: 5024 - 4 Keys To Advanced Blogging Success- D Is For Design - by Simply writing on a blog isn’t enough to drive business. You have to pay attention to four key areas to have a successful blog: Content, Outreach, Design and Action.
The CODA system is an easy check list for paying attention to what really matters on your business blog. If you aren’t getting ...
Views: 1943 - Having Fun On A Job Search - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Marilyn TellezHaving Fun In a Job Search Most job seekers don’t think of finding a new job to have anything to do with fun. I think it is most often thought of as a stressful event. Then, how to make the job search fun? If you know yourself well, that should be fun to be self confident. (Cockiness is ...
Views: 962 - Confessions Of A Psychic Career Coach - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Sue FrederickI See Your Dream Job: Confessions of a Psychic Career Coach By Sue Frederick When I work with clients, I see their gifts and potentials; what they came here to do; the careers they would love; and where they should live. This information comes to me as photographic images and strong messages ...
Views: 2156 - Managing Your Career Growth - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Means DavisManaging Your Career Growth Utilizing the resources available in today’s job market can be overwhelming, to say the least. Want to create a resume? There are over 100,000 web pages designed “specifically” for you. Same with interviewing, dressing for success, asking for raises, and just about ...
Views: 1114 - What A Career Coach Can Or Can't Do For You - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from Marilyn TellezThis article is directed toward anyone who is looking for a new job, facing downsizing, ready to retire, or of any category of job seeker. My definitions of what a good career coach can or can't do for you. They are: 1. Coaches can become your friends. They can be friends of a kind that you ...
Views: 938 - To Find Your Perfect Job - Do The Opposite! - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2007 from Judi PerkinsJob hunters can be very passive: posting resumes on job boards instead of frequently searching them; letting inept recruiters contact them instead of finding recruiters who make things happen; being too optimistic about a job prospect, saying "I might as well check it out - why not?" and then ...
Views: 773 - ***Overwhelmed? How To Regain Your Balance - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2007 from Gwen JewettNature has no mercy at all. Nature says, "I'm going to snow. If you have on a bikini and no snowshoes, that's tough. I am going to snow anyway." -Maya Angelou Once in a while, life or career changes will just pull the rug right out from underneath you, even when you think you are glued down ...
Views: 808 - Constructive Criticism . . . - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2007 from Rachelle Disbennett-Lee, PhDI simply don't believe in constructive criticism. You can't build someone up and then tear that person down. The two words simply don't go together. My experience is that most people use the concept of "Constructive Criticism" to criticize. They just want to put the other person down, and they ...
Views: 1436 - The Key To Successful Change: Embrace Resistance - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2007 from Shawn DriscollI live in the part of the country where fall is a breathtaking display of change. The view out my window looks different every day as the trees change colors so boldly. I wonder if the trees resist the change or if resistance is a uniquely human condition. I imagine the trees willingly ...
Views: 782 - Business Generation Lead Tips And Referrals - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from JD StratisReferral generation lead tip marketing prepares and informs candidates, accumulates data about them, and utilises that data to produce still greater targeted, extremely pertinent marketing content. Generation lead marketing in turn, transforms contacts into prospects. In the ultra-competitive ...
Views: 975 - How Business Coaching Can Increase Your Sales - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from Eli Davidson"People used to say to me: 'You know Katie, not everything in life is going to be some happy experience.' Now I say to them: "Why not?" So says 29 year old Katie Saffert, wedding planner and owner of ”Inspired Events", an Orange County-based event planning company that has skyrocketed to ...
Views: 801 - Winning The Interview By Not Just Answering The Questions. - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2007 from John GrothThe Winning Interview: How not Answering the Questions is a winning strategy. You’re looking for a job. You’ve polished up our resume. After writing your resume the next step should be to prepare for the phone interview and then more detailed preparation for the face to face interview. Do you ...
Views: 709 - Win The Interview: Don't Answer The Questions? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2007 from John GrothThe Winning Interview: Don’t Answer the Questions? You’re looking for a job. You’ve polished up our resume. After writing your resume the next step should be to prepare for the phone interview and then more detailed preparation for the face to face interview. Do you panic or are you prepared to ...
Views: 674 - Over 40? The Top 10 Ways To Quit Your Job - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2007 from Craig Nathanson# 1 Figure out why you should quit in the first place That’s right. If you find joy, passion and meaning in your work, there is no reason to quit. Sadly, this isn’t the case for many of the people I meet. Look at what is most important to you. Is your work aligned with what you ...
Views: 876 - *** Ten Basic Resume Do's And Don'ts - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2007 from Gwen Jewett1. Do use action and accomplishment words, such as “initiated”, “developed”, “wrote”, “doubled”, “redesigned.” The purpose of a resume is to brag on your experience and accomplishments. Don’t ever falsify information on your ...
Views: 3925 - Laid Off! - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2007 from Marie Cooper“I’m afraid we’re going to have to let you go.” These are horrifying words to any employee. No matter what the reason, lay offs or job performance, it is a stunning experience when it is not your choice to be separated from your employment. Many people feel immediate ...
Views: 1255 - Working In Iraq – Attractive Despite The Risk? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2007 from Oswald EppersUnder the LOGCAP program, the contractor is responsible for providing a “full spectrum” of services to U.S. troops in the field, including dining facilities, living quarters, base camp operations and maintenance, facilities management, transportation and distribution of supplies, water and ice, ...
Views: 2921 - Career Changes – Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Make Your Move - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2012 from Kris PlantrichExtensive thought should always be given to the expectations and ramifications of a career change. Whether you are an entry level professional or have been working for decades, a career change can result in major life changes. Although I heartily agree that you should love what you do, careful ...
Views: 2091 - Putting Off Career Work? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2007 from Catherine JewellI am getting ready to move in just nine days. The timing has been up in the air for nearly two months, as I have been waiting to sell my house. For eight weeks, I have felt conflicted. Do I do some marketing or do I clean closets? Should I handle emails or pack up the dishes? It’s been stressful ...
Views: 868 - Do You Want To Be Quoted On That? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2007 from Rachelle Disbennett-Lee, PhDFamous people know the importance of being quoted or not, depending on what they are saying. Reporters often ask, “Can I quote you on that?” There are times when being quoted is a good thing. It is nice to know that what you said was important enough for someone to repeat. However, there are ...
Views: 902 - The Art of Successful Interviewing - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2007 from Lori QuarantaFrench artist Edgar Degas had a unique method of preparing his paintings. He would first sketch the entire subject, then extract the figure from the background to perfect it. Next, he would redraw the scene and reposition the subject where he thought it fit best. The result was his ideal: ...
Views: 907 - Learning to Build Intuitive Organizations - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2013 from Arupa TesolinAs changes in global business continue to escalate, the time is right to start developing the kind of organization that can best adapt and thrive into the future. Many of these changes point to the need to become a more intuitive organization. While we don’t have a clear picture of what an ...
Views: 1184 - Life Coaching - How It Works - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2007 from Rebeccca OsbornThere has been a growing interest in coaching in recent years. More and more people and organisations recognise its value. Coaching has become particularly relevant in our fast- moving world where people are striving to balance work life, finances, health and social life. So how does life ...
Views: 781 - Recruiters and Your Salary: The 7 Secrets You Have to Know - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2007 from Kelli SmithThe idea of recruiters seems fairly straightforward. On the most fundamental level, they're hired by companies to identify the best potential employees and "recruit" them. For some, this may bring to mind visions of champagne receptions and ball game box seats, but recruiters can bring up ...
Views: 1061 - Here's What's Stopping You From A Great Career Change! - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2007 from Leanna FredrichYou are longing for a career change. One that makes your heart sing. One that will cause you to leap out of bed Monday morning, (Well maybe not leap but at least feel great about work!) Maybe you have been wishing for your own business but are not sure what that business would be. Why haven't ...
Views: 1463 - Passion, Passion, Passion: A Must Have in Your Job search and 30-Second Elevator Speech - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2007 from Peggy Titus-HallWe’ve all been to those networking events to meet ‘n greet and learn more about each others businesses. Among the attendees are people in transition – either looking for a new job or career - or recent college grads looking for their first “real job.” At these events, I usually get a smile and a ...
Views: 1497 - Network Your Way To Your New Job - Using Three Easy Techniques - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2012 from Kris PlantrichNetworking is the new buzz word – it’s everywhere these days. It used to be known by catch phrases like, “It’s not what you know – but who you know” or being part of “The Good Ol’ Boys Club”. Business-focused networking today can really be a powerful career management tool but it takes time and ...
Views: 1390 - Choosing A Career - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2007 from Niquenya FulbrightFacing the tough challenge of choosing a career can be overwhelming. With changing technology and growing international markets, there are a lot of options to choose from. The possibilities are truly endless so where does one start? Your chosen career should be a harmonious blend of your ...
Views: 2271 - Workplace Unhappiness 2: Nip Those Bad Feelings in the Bud; Boost Your Subjective Well Being - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2007 from David BohlIn a recent discussion on my REFLECTIONS blog, we explored the concept of SWB or Subjective Well Being - your current evaluation of your unhappiness in the workplace. We determined that while many outside factors are often to blame for that "defeated" feeling that so many people experience at ...
Views: 1730 - Workplace Unhappiness 1: Isolating the Source of Your Misery - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2007 from David BohlIn a recent blog post entitled The Secret to Happiness, I touch upon the concept of Subjective Well Being, or SWB for short. Subjective well being refers to an individual’s current evaluation of his or her happiness. It includes: • The sense of satisfaction one feels with one’s life, both in ...
Views: 1167 - Are We Aging or Just Beginning the Next Act in Our Play of Life - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2007 from Sandy PheilThe “Me” Brand We were taught all through the 80s and 90s to say, “we” and “us” before “I”. It was all about giving credit to your peers before yourself. But, by doing this how were we supposed to stand out, above and beyond the rest? You didn’t and if you did try you were considered ...
Views: 1235 - Run Your Own Business: Six Fears to Overcome - by Do you dream of running your own business? The idea of calling all the shots has prompted millions of people to go out on their own, determined to make a living in a more meaningful, profitable, and satisfying way while also allowing them to pursue a more balanced and enjoyable life.
So what's ...
Views: 1055 - Are you WISHING, or WANTING? - by Many of us get caught up in wishing for things to happen in our lives. We say, "It would be nice if? or "I wish I could? A wish is passive, and it has a "maybe someday" quality about it: Someday I'll do work I love, or improve my finances, or spend a summer in Italy. There's no real commitment ...
Views: 1007 - Get Out of Your Own Way! - by Do you dream of running your own business? Working from home? The idea of calling all the shots has prompted millions of people to go out on their own, determined to make a living in a more meaningful, profitable, and satisfying way while also allowing them to pursue a more balanced and ...
Views: 1236 - Design Your Own Success Formula - by In my work as a personal coach, I often encourage people to set goals that stretch out them of their comfort zone and that truly inspire them in an irresistible and compelling way. I ask them to forget what they think they "should" do and design goals that feel great.
What would you like to be ...
Views: 1037 - How Do YOU Define Success? - by If you asked me several years ago what the word success meant, I would have answered in a predictable way: Big paychecks. Personal Achievement. Recognition. I had much of what I thought success included at that point: a high-paying job, a nice house, cool vacations. Somehow, though, I was still ...
Views: 1326 - How to Be an Effective Coach the Passion Profit Way - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2007 from Walt GoodridgeSo, do you want to be a coach? Do you believe you have some expertise or experience to share with others to help them achieve their goals? Do you see yourself as a life coach, a business coach, relationship or success coach? Or have you signed up as a coach for a children's or employee team? ...
Views: 1477 - INTERVIEW COACHING: Add Value to Your Business - Be On The Cutting Edge - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2007 from Carole MartinYou name it - Blackberry, Skype Connection, Cell Phone, iPhone – these are the tools of this trade. Has it happened to you in your business? You reach out to someone in a far away country and work with a client via technology ? Believe me, this is the way of the future – and it is already ...
Views: 1238 - Work as a Place of Power - by Each day the world is at work: working for ourselves, for others, indoors, outdoors—a myriad of situations exist. On the surface, we can look at our work as a means of survival. Our wages pay for food, shelter, necessities, luxuries and even, fun. In this article, I propose a new way of looking ...
Views: 1101 - How to Find A Job Online? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2007 from Ross JosephsThe Internet offers a range of information on job vacancies. All you have to do is post your resume on the job sites and sit back to get interview calls from employers. The biggest advantage is that you can actively search for jobs and apply with a single click. It’s easy to find ...
Views: 850 - 3 Ways To Feel Better At Work - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2007 from Deborah Brown-Volkman, PCCHow do you feel at work? Are you tired throughout the day? Being tired and having low energy is common in the workplace. How can it not be? You’ve probably been getting up early five days or more per week for years. You probably get home late from work and go to bed late. Getting eight hours of ...
Views: 2908 - 'Unlimited Power' by Anthony Robbins (from Inspirational Books - Part One) - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: 'Unlimited Power' by Anthony Robbins (from Inspirational Books - Part One) Submitted by Craig Lock Web Sites: http://www2.webng.com/writernz/ and http://www.craiglockbooks.com Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles.html (Personal growth, self help, ...
Views: 682 - Persistency is the Key to Success - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2007 from Kristen BirminghamIf at first you don't succeed, try try again" How truly accurate this motto is, especially when we step out of our comfort zone. Starting a new business comes with both excitement and reservation. How many times have you asked yourself the question, "Did I make the right decision?" Follow your ...
Views: 1991 - Job Dissatisfactions Could Be Insignificant To Your Career Contentment. - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2007 from Jeff GartonThis article reveals how it’s possible to recognize your career contentment even in situations where you are not happy or entirely satisfied. More importantly, it explains why it’s beneficial for you to do so, and even easier than attempting to be happy or made satisfied. Can you imagine having ...
Views: 1684 - Stir the Soup - by When was the last time you radically changed your approach? That you tried something different in your career, or in your personal life? Most of us get into the proverbial "comfort trap," where we become comfortable with the way things are and do the best we can not to "rock the boat." The ...
Views: 1017 - Find Out Whether Hypnotherapy is Your Ideal Career - by Many people are searching for a way to improve work-situations, or to start a business. You may be one of them. Let's find our if Hypnosis is right for you.
Do you enjoy working with people, and do you have a sense that the Mind creates the Reality that we experience in our Lives? And that by ...
Views: 1989 - The Psychology of Career Change - by Work that is not satisfying reflects a basic conflict you have with yourself in your mind. It is not your career that causes the conflict, but the conflict that causes the work dissatisfaction. The causal direction is from the inside to the outside but not usually thought to be in this order. If ...
Views: 5660 - Changing Careers After 50 - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2007 from Mary Gormandy WhiteIt is becoming more and more common to see people over the age of 50 changing careers. In decades past, many people stayed in the same career, and sometimes even the same job, for virtually all of their working lives. However, times have changed and it is becoming very common for people to ...
Views: 4014 - Now Hiring, Requiring NO Experience - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2007 from Monica Wofford“Yes ma’am. I have a great deal of experience using Microsoft Excel. In fact, I created my resume using that program.” The interview was going well. She had the look, spoke well, and Bill thought she would get along with the other team members. He missed the part about Excel and hired her ...
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