Future leaders of America, I’m talking to you! This is your chance to step up and be seen and yes, be tagged as a “high-potential.” This status doesn’t evolve by chance, but rather by your efforts, successes, reputation and value. The Corporate Leadership Council found that 75% of companies in the U.S. see “the development […]
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Are You In The Right Career?
By kim on August 4, 2017 in Blog, Employee Engagement, Interview Questions & Tips, Million Dollar Career, Resume, CV & Salary
Sometimes life moves quicker than we’d expected and next thing you know, a career is more like a job—something that simply pays the bills. Too often the idea of career change is abandoned because of the fear of change or the perceived risks involved in the change. Yes, those are exponentially diminished in coaching. Still, […]
Live Deeply and Grow Your Career
“By living deeply in the present moment we can understand the past better and we can prepare for a better future.” – Thich Nhat Hanh Sayings that don’t make sense drive me crazy. This is one of those times that I went nuts trying to figure out what the heck Mindfulness Guru Thich Nhat Hanh […]
The Follow Up for Career Advancement
One thing that probably makes the biggest impact on career advancement is follow up. Follow up can mean many things, but in career language, it’s all about effort—touching base after a meeting, keeping promises, giving thanks to others and extending the offer to help. Touching Base. When the face-to-face meeting ends, communication should continue. An interview, conference, […]
Career Truths and Success
“When your heart speaks its truth, you cannot know failure.” Maybe it’s time to know what your heart is saying. What is your career truth? What is your destiny? Sometimes reflecting is a great way to affirm we’re on the right path. Sometimes it’s a great way to find our path. What is your heart […]
Quit Your Job!
That’s right. Quit your job and say “yes” to your career. Thinking your work is just a job is like saying your food is cardboard (hopefully it isn’t). If there’s no flavor or joy in the experience, it’s time to quit and make a change. But you may not really need to leave your current […]
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 […]
How To Rapidly Accelerate Your Income
I’ve recently learned a secret—you’re sitting right next to a pot of gold. Yes, when I first heard this I didn’t believe it either. Then when I understood what it meant I was hooked, especially when I saw the results. Let me explain. Too often we look for happiness, security and anything else that we […]