Everyone faces tough job interview questions now and again. But there are a few queries that provoke a little anxiety in even the most confident of applicants. Why? Because certain questions address topics better served by offering less detailed, and more positive responses. For example, when asked “who was your least favorite supervisor” or “what […]
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Career Coaching For Employee Engagement
Did you know that a hiring a career coach can increase organizational productivity and profit? According to Forbes magazine, “Numerous studies have proved there’s a direct correlation between high impact coaching and performance improvement.” Much of my work week is spent inside organizations coaching team members on how to build career happiness. Though I’m hired to […]
Don’t Let Social Media Hurt Your Career
You can severely damage your career by using social media as a weapon. It’s much easier to be rude, cruel or powerful when you sit behind a computer, so much so that I’m often asked to facilitate teambuilding sessions for groups in severe conflict over a comment made online. Just the same, I have also […]
Career Power Fueled By Nature
It’s a fact that when people take frequent breaks from work to spend time outdoors they’re more productive. It’s also proven that plants and windows stimulate creativity and positive emotions. Straight line—nature fuels career power. Enough said. Now, let’s add mindfulness to this equation. Mindfulness in nature rockets career power. I’m certainly no Einstein but […]
Career Connectivity
Connectivity is at the root of success—connecting with your circumstances, your work, your relationships and your environment. Connectivity is an innate tool that needs to be oiled and used on a regular basis in order to really work for you. Cultivating a deep connectivity is a powerful experience. Think about the joy you find when you […]
Networking Conundrum: Coffee, Tea, Lunch, Now What?
Networking is incredibly important when it comes to advancing our careers, but “cold” conversations can be daunting and as dry as an empty coffee cup. That’s why making networking authentic, tasteful and fluid is vitally important. So how do you spri nkle the “real” into your networking coffee chat? First, be clear about your […]
Should You Accept a Job You Don’t Want?
By kim on January 9, 2017 in Blog, Interview Questions & Tips, Million Dollar Career, Resume, CV & Salary, Uncategorized
Sometimes a new position—any new position—offers you a route to freedom. Perhaps you’re between jobs or looking for a way out of an oppressing atmosphere and a job offer comes your way. Should you take it? That depends on so many factors. I believe firmly that you should never run from a job, but rather […]
Three Ways To Make Your Career Soar
While hard work is always at the base of any big change, career success requires a little bit more. And yes, it’s not just about looking the part (like this highly successful cat!) Sure, you may think that it requires time and experience, too, and you’re absolutely right. But there are a few simple and […]
“My Job Search Isn’t Working!”
“I’ve applied for over 60 positions and completely burnt out. Nothing is working. I’ve tried everything and everyone that I’ve contacted is not helping or shutting me down!” I heard this recently from a young professional who works for one of my client companies. She wants to make a career change but is incredibly frustrated […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: The Career Clutch: Are You With Me or Against Me?
When did everything become such a competition? How is it that we often find ourselves back kicking sand at someone in the playground sandbox? Why is it always a tug-of-war? Yikes. For the “Be Career Happy” coach this sounds like a very cynical and pessimistic view of the world of work. But bear with me. […]