I recently listened to a “disrupting” speaker, whom I found insightful and thought-provoking. However, despite the riveting program, I couldn’t shake the tone of some of the attention-grabbing commentary. This expert in his field continuously insulted those in the helping profession. “Who needs a therapist?” he queried and “What the heck is a life coach, […]
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Charm School for Career Professionals
By kim on April 19, 2014 in Employee Engagement, Interview Questions & Tips, Million Dollar Career, Success
A client once shared with me their horror at a colleague’s behavior. Upon learning they were a candidate for promotion, this fellow colleague evidently pushed their good standing too far. They acted way too familiar with coworkers and behaved as if they were above working with clients. As you can imagine, this didn’t result in […]
The Truth About Career Coaching
By kim on March 12, 2014 in Employee Engagement, Goals & Accountability, Interview Questions & Tips, Million Dollar Career, Resume, CV & Salary, Success
Career coaching can mean many things to many people. My clients define career coaching as a supportive and productive process that helps them be career happy while achieving their most important career goals. But what does this mean for you? To tell you to the truth—everything! Imagine having someone to partner with who is equally […]
Always Be Prepared For Salary Negotiation
By kim on February 18, 2014 in Employee Engagement, Interview Questions & Tips, Million Dollar Career, Resume, CV & Salary, Success
Recently, I facilitated a book discussion on Sheryl Sandberg’s bestseller Lean In. Based on the conversation, the topic of “negotiating” was a big hit. Everyone wanted more. This is also true for my clients. No matter their gender, age, or profession, when asked if they want coaching on this topic, it’s always a resounding “yes”—especially […]
4 Career-Advancing Reasons to Demonstrate Integrity
By kim on September 18, 2013 in Employee Engagement, Goals & Accountability, Million Dollar Career, Success
How many times have you been sold a bill of goods only to discover it was less than promised? Have you ever been at the receiving end of a failed commitment? What about that elusive promotion that’s been coming for three years? Are you beginning to believe that the lack of follow up and follow […]