The KBM Coaching & Consulting 411 with Kim Monaghan Why Should I Hire a Coach? Change […]
Do You Have A Promotion Proposal Ready To Roll?
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5 Ways to Stay Positive During Trying Times
There is no doubt in my mind that in the year of 2020, you’ve experienced […]
Why Taking Breaks (And Getting Rest) Will Your Boost Productivity
“Who has time for a break?” When I’d overheard this statement, it made me sad. […]
Four Reasons You Deserve to Be Happy at Work
Okay, promising happiness is a bold move on my part. For one reason, I can’t […]
Evolve or Dissolve: Why Caring for Employees is Smart Business
Change is necessary for survival. To stay current and have a healthy pulse in the […]
Should You Manage Up or Lead Up?
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You’ve Got to Have ‘Friends’
No man is an island. Humans depend on one another. I would rather walk with […]
How to Design a Killer Resume that Attracts Some Serious Attention
When employers post openings they typically get slammed with resumes from qualified and non-qualified candidates. […]
How to Get Your Resume Past the Applicant Tracking System
In addition to creating a solid and keyword-rich resume, you want to develop and activate […]
Sports Car or Station Wagon? Navigating the Talent Highway
Career success takes skill, strength, accomplishment and aptitude; in other words, talent. Recruiters are constantly […]
5 Ways Social Media Could Be Negatively Impacting Your Career
When it comes to your career reputation, your personal brand and amazing accomplishments can easily […]
5 Easy Ways to Demonstrate Professionalism
What is professionalism anyway? Talk about a subjective question. Just like resumes, career boosting professionalism […]
You Deserve to Be Career Happy!
“Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it’s something you design for the […]
Sprint to Your Career Success
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Career Coaching Unlocks Intelligence
In the movie Lucy, Scarlett Johansson’s character has the ability to unlock larger portions of her “brain […]
Tough Job Interview Question? Remember Your Three P’s
Everyone faces tough job interview questions now and again. But there are a few queries […]
Career Coaching, Career Counseling or Career Consulting?
Is there really a difference and if so, which is right for you? To be […]
Get The Most Out Of Your Next Conference
Professional development is always important when growing your career. Still, it’s savvy to invest your […]
Getting the Most out of your College Career Services Division
Look in your closet. Go on. Look at that vintage poncho, pocket bike, abdominal toner […]
Career Coaching For Employee Engagement
Did you know that a hiring a career coach can increase organizational productivity and profit? […]
Employ Some Purely Positive Intentions
“Your entire life is what you have imagined it to be. Everything you have or […]
Looking For A Career Test To Help You Plan Your Future?
Assessments (otherwise known as “career tests”) are certainly great ways to unearth your interests and […]
Check Your Outlook
Many successful people have changed their life for the better by changing their outlook. They’ve […]
Be A Team Player and Collaborate In a Virtual World
You can’t call yourself a ‘team player’ if you’re working remotely. Or can you? Yes […]
Hone the Three Characteristics of a High Potential
Whether your board of directors has picked you for the C-Suite or your team of […]
Avoid Costly Cover Letter Mistakes
You know the drill—strive to avoid spelling and grammar errors, skip the “To Whom This […]
Don’t Send A Unrequested Resume
I couldn’t be more blunt about this topic, could I? I hear more than enough […]
What’s Your Appropriate Work Attire?
One of the key elements of which I get asked to train and coach on […]
Avoid Work Perk Distractions
As crazy as this sounds, I have a client company that is struggling with employees […]
Don’t Waste Your Summer Fridays Off Looking For A Job
Now this is certainly a tough dilemma. You deserve your summer Fridays to spend doing […]
What Your Personal Brand Says About You
When you think about your brand, what do you visualize? A consummate professional? A wise […]
Get Up! Three Reasons Why Morning People Are More Successful
“Success is something you attract by the person that you become.” – Rohn There is […]
Let Go, Terminated, Downsized or Fired? It’s Time For A Comeback
The empty office. It was once yours. What happened? Or better yet, what’s next? No […]
How To Ask Your Boss for Time Off
What is the best way to ask your boss for vacation or time off? Most […]
Keep These Ten Things In Mind Before Your Interview
When it comes to your next interview, it’s not only important to share your qualifications […]
Build Resiliency
Don’t you wish some days you could toss on your cloak of resiliency and repel any toxicity […]
Avoid Sending Angry Emails
The best way to address hurt feelings in the workplace is to confront your aggressor […]
Spend Your Time Wisely
I often think about how I should spend my time in order to be more […]
Employ Executive Interview Success Strategies
Even the most seasoned professionals can feel intimidated when pressed to perform in an interview. […]
Remember, Attitude is Everything
I get it. You might find that your attitude is already on point so you […]
Nurture, Don’t “Use,” Your Network
Recently I met with an old acquaintance with whom I hadn’t spoken with for several […]
Revisit and Revitalize Your Mid-Career Personal Brand
Once upon a time, you began your career journey based on what you were passionate […]
Stay Motivated In Your Job Search
I recently had a client relent how frustrated they were in their job search. I […]
Manage Multiple Job Offers
What a great position to be in. More than likely you’ve been there and will […]
Make Your Career Dream A Reality
Those who pursue what interests them and what they are passionate about are envied by […]
Leverage Your Inner Tool Kit
Did you know that you’re a walking tool kit? Yes you are! You have inside […]
Build Mental Muscle
Simply put, you can’t perform at your peak without a strong mindset. If you doubt […]
It’s Okay To Say “Hello” on Social Media
Of course this statement is a little sassy but it is a query I often […]
Be Ready When You’re Ready
One thing I know is that when we are not ready for change we will […]
Look Like a Winner
This isn’t about what you look like; it’s about how you look. In other words: […]
Don’t Underestimate Stellar Customer Service
“That’s not my job.” When I heard these words from a company president in reference […]
Redefine Accountability
There are many who do not like the word “accountability.” It seems like you are […]
Document and Share Your Successes
One of the most common reasons why applicants don’t get called is that they submit […]
Find the Right Motivator
One of the biggest hurdles to any type of progress or change is lack of […]
Avoid Unhealthy Procrastination
We all procrastinate from time to time—the annual check up, hitting the gym, the trip […]
Deal With It
I recently read an article with the same title: “Deal With It.” It shared the […]
Avoid Informational Interviewing Faux Pas
Asking for time with someone to learn is what is known as informational interviewing. While […]
Accelerate Your Income
You have the opportunity to accelerate your income this year. No, I’m not referring to […]
Negotiate To Win
There’s a lot of concern around the idea of hard-core negotiation. Certainly if you’re trying […]
Strive To Be Happy
I wouldn’t ask anyone to walk around with an inauthentic smile plastered on his or […]
Take The Next Step. Go The Extra Mile
Working today with a great client of mine around her personal branding, we delved into […]
Practice Mental Toughness
This is one of the hardest things to do on a consistent basis. Mental toughness […]
Stand Up to a Disrespectful Colleague
We all have those days when we can be at our worst. We say things […]
Be a Good Listener
Effective communication and active listening are two mandatory skills for developing and maintaining positive relationships. […]
Leave Your Network Wanting More
It’s an unfortunate fact that we remember negative experiences longer than positive ones. There is […]
Avoid Career Burnout
Some people are super powered workaholics. Others are career engaged. While others are barley surviving. […]
Deliver Two Cups of Coffee
Now here is something odd. Why am I suggesting that you start delivering coffee? Let […]
Invest In Your Own Career Abundance
Investing in yourself when you’re not sure of the outcome is one of Ramit Sethi’s […]
Polish Your “Plan B”
I don’t care if you are the happiest employee out there, you should always have […]
Pull Back The Lens And Assess Your Transferrable Skills
Sometime when you’re too close to the situation it’s hard to see the overarching results. […]
Address Career “Blips” On Your Resume
Your employment record follows you wherever you go. So do referrals, so do gaps, so […]
Build Your Portfolio Career
What a great world we live in when you can have a full-time career and […]
Know That I’m Here No Matter What
Recently I had a client reach out to me after a bit of a gap […]
Navigating Information Overload
Managing the onslaught of information that you’re receiving from colleagues, supervisors, emails and social media […]
Pick Up The Phone To Garner More Respect
Busy executives, like you, have very little time to read, let alone respond to every […]
Purge Discontent, Frustration and Boredom From Your Career
There may come a time when you feel bored in your life and career. You […]
Bust Career Boredom
More often than not, my clients come to me because they are sincerely interested in […]
Learn to Bounce Back From a Personal Jab
Let me tell you that as a business owner and as a human being, I […]
Stop Living In The Blame Basement
If you keep telling yourself and everyone else that you’re a victim, then you’ll be […]
Create an Impactful E-Note for Your Job Search
If you are changing jobs or want to grab the attention of your reader, you’ll […]
Employ Your Leadership Strengths Every Day
While I don’t write much on leadership, most of my clients are in leadership positions. […]
Face Your Fear of Rejection
I recently read an article that affirmed what I’ve heard before. Fear of rejection stifles […]
Pout When You Feel Like It. Then Move On, Man!
There’s something cathartic about a pout once in a while. But when it rolls over […]
Become an A-Lister
What does this mean exactly and who decides whether you’re an A-Lister or not? Recently, […]
Get What You Deserve: Money and Happiness
Why do we feel there needs to be choice between money or happiness? Why do […]
Snap Out Of It!
If you’ve ever seen the movie Moonstruck, then you know the impact of the exchange […]
Be Career Courageous
Everyone is courageous. We just act on it differently and at different times in our […]
Employ Email Etiquette: Get it Read and Get Results!
Crafting an email that gets results takes practice and skill. Yes, it’s not about just […]
I’ve Got All The Answers
Yup. That’s why you hired me to be your coach, right? Uh, spoiler alert… I […]
Facing Too Many Rejections?
Rejection is part of life’s funny game. Whether you’re pursuing your dream career, asking for […]
Mentoring For Career Advancement
A mentoring relationship is imperative for successful career development. It is the foundation for professional […]
Goal Crushing Productivity!
This is the same name as a training program that I delivered quite a bit […]
Should You Accept a Job You Don’t Want?
Sometimes a new position—any new position—offers you a route to freedom. Perhaps you’re between jobs […]
Start Earning More Now
Okay, you thought about hiring a career coach last year but time, or the idea […]
Why Chicago is Great For Career Perspective
I loved living in Chicago. It’s a great city. I have many clients in Chicago […]
Are You Attracting Career Opportunities?
I want to be clear in how I use the phrase opportunity attraction. I’m not […]
Are You In The Right Career?
Sometimes life moves quicker than we’d expected and next thing you know, a career is […]
Career Advantages to Being a Good Listener
Listening is all about making a conscious effort to be wholly present when someone is […]
Three Tips to Help Heal The Toxic Employee
Any employee with whom you have an ongoing challenge may be seen as a toxic […]
Thinking About a Career Change?
Before you waste time with endless applications, identify your target organizations. Conduct a search on […]
5 Rules For Diminishing Conflict
No matter where you work there’s bound to be occasional conflict. When it occurs, it […]
How’s Your Career EQ?
I’m certain you’ve heard of Emotional Intelligence. “We are no longer only judged by intellectual […]
Can You Afford NOT To Have a Coach?
I have two coaches and my life and business are far better because of it. […]
Five Ways to Gain Killer Confidence
The number one thing we all struggle with is confidence. Truth be told, it’s not […]
Forget The Resume!
I promise you, your resume is not holding you back from landing your dream career. […]
March Madness – An NBA Career?
Professional basketball players know their scoring odds increase when they focus. In fact, “the most […]
Rise Above If You Value Your Career
There are more times than naught when we are tempted to react to a situation. […]
Career Complaint to Career Compliment
The last thing you probably want to do when you’re frustrated with someone is to […]
Career Confidence
I’m always flattered and honored when a client tells me that I’ve given them the […]
Know Your Career Truth
“When your heart speaks its truth, you cannot know failure.” It’s time to know your […]
Networking Conundrum: Coffee, Tea, Lunch, Now What?
Networking is incredibly important when it comes to advancing our careers, but “cold” conversations can […]
Should You Accept a Job You Don’t Want?
Sometimes a new position—any new position—offers you a route to freedom. Perhaps you’re between jobs […]
“My Job Search Isn’t Working!”
“I’ve applied for over 60 positions and completely burnt out. Nothing is working. I’ve tried […]
Three Reasons to Continue Your Job Search Through the Holidays
While many consider the holiday season the worst time for a job search, it is […]
Introverts Guide to Landing a Job Interview
It’s hard to believe that many U.S. presidents have been introverts. Imagine making small talk […]
Don’t Sweat the Resume
An executive client of mine confessed he was “sweating” the resume. When prodded further, he […]
Career Advancement Requires Saying “No”
For those who are seriously interested in advancing their careers, there is one required skill […]
Five Things You Should Do Before You Send Your Resume
If you want to be seriously considered for a position, then you’ll want to submit […]
What’s Your Stress Trigger?
Did you know that the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is much more than a tool […]
What’s Your Personal Brand?
Everyone is talking about personal branding these days, but what does it mean for you […]
What’s Your Next Career Move?
It doesn’t matter where you are in life or your career journey, there’s always something […]
The Biggest Networking Fail
There is nothing more frustrating to me than having someone request to “meet me” only […]
Video Killed the Interview Star
It’s true. Video interviews are all the rage. You better be ready to perfect your […]
Want a Shorter Work Week?
If you’re a leader, team member, manager, entrepreneur or business owner, here are some startling […]
Is Adventure Calling?
Is adventure travel just an exciting way to spend a family vacation? It certainly could […]
Turning Within
What treasures lie within Our fleshy vessel Bumping and winding Thru waves of past, present, […]
5 Ways to Help Your Network Help You
Why are we more than happy to help out others, but not willing to ask for […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Focused Will
“Focused will is incredible. If you have a dream and you don’t give up no […]
Use Your Personal Brand to Elevate Your Career
“Branding” is a “hot’ new word circulating within organizational walls and C-Suites. But it’s not […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Where There’s a Will There’s a Way
We all have excuses. We are all not living up to our full potential. These […]
I Hate My Job!
If I’ve heard this once, I’ve heard it a million times. Why do we get […]
Will Your Resume Land You Your Dream Job?
Nope. You still need you. A resume may open doors, and a great resume may […]
Are You Resume Ready?
A former colleague calls you out of the blue and invites you to lunch. After […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Spending Time Wisely
How we spend time is often a psychological challenge. Are we using it wisely or […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: “I’m In Crisis”
This isn’t a statement you ever want to hear. Nor is it one to joke […]
Employee Engagement is a Win-Win Work State
Both the organization and the employee win by prioritizing employee engagement. Employees are happy and […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Commit to Quit
What bad habits would you like to shed? I’ve got plenty and they are tough […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Are You a Celebrity?
When you are famous, you’re a celebrity. But what does “celebrity” really mean? Sure you […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Control
One of the most important things we need to be happy is a sense of […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Fortitude
Fortitude: courage, bravery, endurance, resilience, mettle, moral fiber, strength of mind, strength of character, backbone, […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Dog Day Afternoon
If you haven’t experienced a dog day afternoon, then buckle up. One is on its […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: What Do You Really Want?
One of the most difficult things we can do is to do what we really […]
It’s All About The Resume. Or Is It?
It makes me sad to see someone focus all their career energy on the resume. […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Slow It Down
I scheduled nothing for a day. Those who know me may be shocked, because I […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Set Sail for Sparkling Waters
I’m a big fan of the water. If I could be on the beach, sailing […]
I Want To Help You Find Career Happiness
Happiness is a choice. The one thing that we can easily manage in our life […]
Passion: You Can’t Fake It
What makes a coach stand out from a dime a dozen? A lot of things. […]
Two Ways Exit Interviews Can Foster Employee Retention
Perhaps you’ve experienced an exit interview when leaving a past job. Or maybe you conduct […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: No Smile? No Worry
“I love smiling. Smiling’s my favorite.” –Will Ferrell, Elf Hey, I like smiling, too. When […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Don’t Let Age Define You
I write about this a lot because my clients bring it up a lot. Many […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Blessings in Disguise
“What seems to us as bitter trials are often blessings in disguise.” –Oscar Wilde How […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: I Want Your Life
Envy is one of the seven deadliest sins and it’s also a huge motivator. So […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Are You Afraid?
“What would you do if you weren’t afraid.” –Spencer Johnson Everyone’s afraid of something. Everyone […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Patience is a Virtue. So is Action
“Good things come to people who wait, but better things come to those who go […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Do You Blame Your Career?
We all use blame from time to time to justify our behaviors, or at least […]
Tough Interview Question: What Is Your Target Salary Range?
This is one of those questions that I get asked about a lot. How you […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Do You Have an Addiction?
Years ago, I counseled clients who were struggling with drug addiction. This was challenging for […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: The Guest House
The Guest House By Rumi (Translation by Coleman Barks) This being human is a guest […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Something Nice
It’s nice to be nice. It’s nice to receive something nice. It’s nice to be […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: To Whom Should You Talk?
In today’s world, it’s hard to know who to talk to. Sometimes you have to […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Seeds of Inspiration
Sometimes we feel compelled to look outside of ourselves for solutions. Perhaps we need others’ […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Shiny Object Syndrome
I am an expert at getting distracted by “shiny object syndrome.” Emails, phone calls, webinars, […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: The First Day of The Rest of Your Life
Welcome to the first day of the rest of your life. It starts right now. […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Good Grief
Grief is hard to manage. The Kubler-Ross model illustrates that there are seven stages of […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Living In The Present
Okay, imagine your career coach telling you “don’t worry about your goals” or “don’t think […]
Is Age a Factor or an Excuse?
Age is relative. Unless you have “age sensitivity.” If you really want to advance your […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Are You Being Used?
There is a person who I work with (not a client) who loves to “pick […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Is It Worth It?
Recently, I spent a day at an organization coaching clients. As I took a break […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Guilty Pleasures
Why do we add the word “guilt” before something we enjoy? After a busy and […]
This is your year. Set and achieve your most important goals!
We all have goals, plans, objectives and dreams. It doesn’t matter what they are or […]
Criticism is a Great Compliment
Everyone has an opinion. Everyone has the right to share his or her opinion. Everyone […]
Two Ways to Take Constructive Criticism Like a Winner
Once, I read that there is really nothing constructive about constructive criticism. No matter how […]
Three Reasons Why Morning People Are More Successful
“Success is something you attract by the person that you become.” – Jim Rohn There […]
Are You “Killing It” In Your Informational Interviews?
My clients certainly know how much I stress the importance of informational interviews AND they […]
Never Check Email in the Morning
There’s a widely circulated productivity book by Julie Morgenstern entitled Never Check E-Mail in the […]
3 Ways to Get Others to Listen to Your Opinion
Many of my clients struggle with finding their voice. In other words, they speak up […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Success Doesn’t Happen by Coincidence
If you think luck is just around the bend, think again. It only comes when […]
Planning and Winging It: An Awesome Combination
There’s nothing wrong with choosing kiwi and strawberries for your dessert. You don’t have to […]
Do You Have the Title or the Talent?
You might answer “both.” That’s fantastic. But more often than not there are people who […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Living a Beautiful Life
Recently, I conducted a survey of my clients and followers asking them what topics they […]
Salary: Take a Cut to Make the Cut?
Whoa now. What am I talking about here? A salary cut? Am I crazy? Please […]
The Year of the Mindful Career: If You Want It, You’ve Got To Go For It
“Winners never quit and quitters never win.” – Vince Lombardi I’m tired of sitting on the […]
Someday, I’ll be Career Happy. Why Not Today?
“The road to someday leads to a town of nowhere.” What are you waiting for? […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: The Power of Positive Action
Norman Vincent Peale hit the nail on the head with his tome on positivity attracts […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: 7 Ways to Get What You Want!
This may appear counterintuitive: focusing on mindful simplicity then asking for more? But charting a […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Tea Time
What dude do you know takes time for tea? What woman in your circle has […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Being Different
As a business owner, I know what I need to do to build my business. […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: What’s So Funny?
Laughter is great for your soul, life, relationships and career. We all need to embrace […]
Instagram for Career Happiness and Career Advancement
Let’s face it. We love pictures. That’s what Instagram is all about. So how can […]
Advance Your Career By Following Through
Tweet. Text. Emoji. We don’t even have to pick up the phone anymore. So why […]
Year of a Mindful Career: Positive Energy
You are no doubt sick of me talking about positive energy. Well, buckle up. Here […]
Year of a Mindful Career: Obstacle or Opportunity?
From time to time we all have concerns about career obstacles or objections. When these […]
Has the Day Got You Down?
Gray days, cloudy skies and another day at the office. Sounds like a recipe for […]
Year of a Mindful Career: Develop Positive Addictions
The only thing worth getting hooked on is positivity. The New Year is a great […]
Year of a Mindful Career: Meditation Isn’t Just for Gurus
I bet you have no idea how many successful CEO’s, business icons, presidents and other […]
Is Parenthood Holding You Back from a Big Career Change?
This is a common pressure for all parents. As a professional, you need change in […]
Year of a Mindful Career: Using Fear as a Motivator
“You should do something every day that scares you.” – Eleanor Roosevelt Fear can serve […]
Longing for a Different Career?
Do you ever feel you made the wrong career choice? We all do from time […]
Year of a Mindful Career: Turning Inward
Each of us already possesses everything we need to be healthy, successful and happy. Unfortunately, […]
Year of a Mindful Career: Intent
I have a lot to say about intent, but I’ll be brief. I feel strongly […]
Year of a Mindful Career: Simplicity
What’s your desk look like? Your closet? Come on, be honest. If it’s anything like […]
Year of a Mindful Career: Three Rules for Stress Reduction
You know what I’m going to say here—we need to find ways to cut stress […]
Year of a Mindful Career: Clear Your Career Clutter
In this New Year, you’re probably doing a little “clear the clutter” housekeeping. This may […]
Year of a Mindful Career: A Health Promise
We all set resolutions for the New Year and certainly “health” is the biggest one […]
Gain Killer Confidence Through Resume Development
There’s nothing more inspiring than to see your hard work reflected in black and white. […]
Are You Successful AND Lonely?
It can be lonely at the top. Did you know that oftentimes loneliness occurs when […]
Year of a Mindful Career: Blame—Put a Pin in It!
“The enemy of art is the absence of limitations.” – Orson Welles. For those who […]
Year of a Mindful Career: Walking Meditation
“Walking is man’s best medicine.” – Hippocrates I get teased a lot by my neighbors […]
Year of a Mindful Career: Emails Can Wait
Focus is the most important thing we can do on our mindfulness journey. If one […]
Year of a Mindful Career: Being Mindful of Mindfulness
Everyone is on the mindfulness kick these days, but are we fashioning it into a […]
Is Busy Work Getting in the Way of Your Career Happiness?
Do you ever wonder why you can’t seem to reach your goals? Perhaps, at the […]
Are You Giving Away Your Career?
Sometimes we make big moves because we feel forced. We may choose to look for a […]
Rejection? This, Too, Shall Pass
Am I getting spiritual here? Not really. “This, too, shall pass” isn’t from the Bible, […]
Is Your Anxiety Narrowing Your Vision?
We are all anxious from time to time. Sometimes our anxiety and stress can cloud […]
Destroy Your Resume!
Get out the scissors, shredder or trash receptacle. The resume that you know is gone! […]
The Best Resume Tip Ever—Unearth Your Value
You need employe this powerful resume tip: Unearth Your Value
Career Coaching Question: What Are Your Fees?
As a consumer, I appreciate knowing in advance the investment I’ll be making so I can appropriately budget. While any investment that positively impacts your life and career is worth it, it’s important to have all the facts prior to making a decision.
Career Happiness At Your Pace
Sandra decided that she had enough. She wasn’t going to go back into work one […]
Career Happiness Tip: 5 Ways to Employ a Little “Love Your Work”
Loving what you do is important for career success. Sure, you can make a big […]
Just Content? It’s Time to Get Off A Conveyor Belt Career
There are lots of people happily content in their careers. On the flip side, there […]
7 Tips for Positively Dealing with Change
If you are afraid of change it’s time to, well, change! “The greatest killer of […]
Career Happiness Tip: Courtesy and Career Advancement
Not long ago, I called on an organizational client. Unfortunately, I didn’t get the opportunity […]
Career Happiness Question: Do You Want an Amazing Career?
What would it feel like to say “My career is amazing”? Pretty great, huh? The […]
Creating a Personally Branded Resume Starts at the Top
When I say “at the top” I literally mean “at the top.” The top of […]
Personal Branding—Why Bother?
Branding is a hot new word circulating within organizational walls and C-Suites. But it’s not […]
What’s the difference between a career coach and a life coach?
In my opinion, whether you’re seeking a promotion, a new position or the opportunity to […]
Resume Writing Rich with STARs, CARs & OARs
Resumes rich with STARs, CARs and OARs get the most attention and drive the most […]
What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up? A Career Change Exercise
Okay, so you’re 30, 40 or even 50 years old and still not sure what […]
Avoid Interview Flatlining: Tips for Demonstrating Interest and Energy
A colleague of mine recently confessed to “falling asleep” while interviewing a candidate. According to […]
Time Management: Squeaking Out a Couple of Hours for What Needs to Get Done!
Time is one of the most readily used excuses for not getting done what needs […]
Deliver Us from Email: Career Advancement Email Strategies
Email. This amazing resource that connects us with the click of a key may be […]
Is Your Boss Blocking Your Career Advancement?
What do you do when the biggest obstacle to growth is your boss? This isn’t […]
30-Second Commercial—The Elevator Speech Decoded
Wherever you go, someone is bound to ask, “What do you do?” Savvy job seekers, […]
The Secret (or not so secret) Formula for Career Advancement
“I can’t express how grateful I am to have had your guidance while I searched […]
Get Real—An Authentic Approach to the Job Search
When it comes to the resume, interview and job search process, it’s time to get […]
How to Deal with Difficult People
A colleague, client, subordinate or even a supervisor can be difficult from time to time. […]
Career Success Strategy: Three Ways To Not Lose Control
If you’re a “control freak” like me, you need to have a handle on your […]
Resumes and Employee Retention—Is There a Correlation?
This may seem like an odd correlation, but there is a direct connection between designing […]
Career Advancement Query: How may I help you?
“How May I Help You?” I never leave a professional interaction without extending this final […]
Career Enhancement by Showing Appreciation
Deepak Chopra once said, “Success and happiness root in who I make happy today.” Showing […]
A Summer Job Search
Did you know that summer is a great time to look for a job? That’s […]
Should You Invest in LinkedIn Job Seeker Premium?
I get asked this question all the time by my clients—“Should I invest in Job […]
Making Work, Work
If you feel that you’re in a rut, or perhaps something feels off, dull or […]
Retention Strategies that Fail
Don’t Make False Promises. One of the worst things managers can do is to make false […]
How to Land Your Dream Career
Think outside the box. Just because you majored in economics doesn’t mean it will be […]
Answering Tricky Interview Questions
You guessed it—what defines tricky interview questions all depends on the applicant. Most job seekers […]
Is Your Resume One Sided?
I’m not talking pages here, I’m talking perspectives. Resumes that are “one sided” are only […]
What’s Your Resume Worth?
When it comes to developing a resume, it’s an investment. Money and time are two […]
Interview Questions Versus Resumes: Where to Invest Your Time
Did you know that the real reason people miss out on great opportunities is because […]
Resume or Job Search—Which Comes First?
When you’re considering a career change, your first instinct may be to create a resume. […]
Resume Samples for Sales Executives
Many of my clients are sales executives. They’ve hired me because they are either poised […]
Interview Questions to Ask Employers
While considering potential interview questions, you’ll also want to think about a few to ask. […]
Three “Musts” for Giving and Taking Constructive Criticism
No one likes to be told how to improve. Criticism, constructive or otherwise, can make […]
Annual Salary Survey
Recently, Parade Magazine published their Annual Salary Survey highlighting what people earn in various occupations. […]
Gossip Can Be Career-Derailing
We all want to be seen as the consummate professional, yet it’s almost impossible to […]
When is Gossip Good for Your Career?
Believe it or not, there are a few occasions when gossip can be good for […]
Crafting Good Interview Questions for Candidates
Recruiters often ask me what some of my favorite interview questions are. This harkens me […]
Closing Time – Submitting After the Application Deadline Has Passed
It’s beyond frustrating when you discover the ideal opportunity after the application deadline has already […]
Resume Do’s and Don’ts
A simple as this advice may seem, perhaps this topic may be best reserved for […]
CV Sample Profile Summary
Yes, you can take a CV beyond the basic turn-of-the-century formatting. Just because a CV […]
Should You Use a CV Template?
A Curriculum Vitae takes time to prepare and shouldn’t be done overnight. Still, there is […]
Key Traits for the C-Suite
Successful leaders are continually evolving. They work with coaches, mentors and trainers to continually hone […]
I Just Made a Huge Mistake!
I would love to be perfect. But I’m far from it. I make mistakes everyday. […]
Putting the YOU in Your “Infomercial”
Wherever you go, someone is bound to ask “what do you do?” Savvy job seekers, […]
Three Ways You Can Be Career Happy Today
Let’s start the movement to make work an even more amazing place. Everyone deserves a […]
Laughter is Good for Your Career
We all know that when we’re happy we’re more productive. And anytime we make positive […]
5 Daily Career Do’s—Number 4
Disney Princess Elsa got it right! Sometimes you just need to “Let it go!” Whether […]
Using a CV Sample to Build your Executive Resume
A resume and a CV (curriculum vitae) are completely different beasts. Sure, there is some […]
Building a CV – Curriculum Vitae
I can’t stress enough that when building a CV you need to first determine whether […]
Should Everyone in Higher Education Use a CV?
Are CV’s exclusively designed for higher education? Should everyone in higher education use a CV? […]
Interview Questions Most Employers Will Ask
It seems that whenever you’re preparing for a transition, promotion or raise review, the interview […]
The Three C’s of Interview Questions
You will probably undertake an interview, advancement and career transition in your professional lifetime. Each […]
Salary Negotiation at the Interview
Are you really ready for your next big career change? Once you launch the sequence […]
CV or Resume—Which Do You Need?
I often find my executive and higher education clients referring to their resume as a […]
Resume Template or Resume Writer?
As a certified professional resume writer (CPRW), I get this question a lot: “How can […]
Pinterest for Job Leads?
An increasing number of employers are using Pinterest to find talent. They are also launching […]
Emails can be Toxic to Your Career
When you’re trying to build your network, find job leads or ask someone for help, […]
How to Use Facebook in Your Job Search
Social media isn’t for everyone. I get it. But odds are you’re probably using a […]
5 Daily Career Do’s – Number 3
On your daily career do list you now have two critical must do’s—Take 15 and […]
Job Search Using Social Media
I know that the most comfortable way to look for a job is by sitting […]
Salary Calculator for Weighing Job Offers
A salary calculator is a great tool for negotiating salary and planning for a raise. […]
Two Sides of Resume Samples
As a certified professional resume writer (CPRW), I’ve been helping my clients create job-winning resumes […]
Reading People to Advance Your Career
In order to advance your career you’ll need to know how to read others. What […]
Avoid These Career Faux Pas
A day doesn’t go by when I don’t get at least five or more requests […]
Are You a Mid-Career Professional?
There are a lot of terms going around these days that help us classify our […]
Tough Interview Questions: “What Are Your Career Wins?”
If I had a penny for every time a client has said, “I feel boastful […]
Advancing Your Career
There seems to be a growing pattern of people in dire straits digging deep, harnessing […]
Tough Interview Question: What Are Your Top Skills?
Eventually, you’re going to be asked about your top skills in an interview. In addition […]
5 Daily Career Do’s – Second Step
Last month we explored the first—Take 15—in the series of 5 Daily Career Do’s. These […]
Academy Career Awards
You’re probably wondering “What the heck is Kim talking about now?” Well, I think it’s […]
Career Coach Tips: How to Handle a Copycat
Have you ever felt like you’re being watched? That your efforts are being copied by […]
The Best Time To Look for a Job
Many people feel that a job search is a full time job in itself. With […]
The ONE! Career Networking Event
May 7, 2015 from 6-8:00 p.m. Mark your calendar for THE ONE! networking event of […]
10 Mindset Hacks for Resume Writing Motivation
Everyone wants to be ready when that next great opportunity comes along. But to be […]
Career Coach—Your Partner in Positive Change
Why do we want big changes but are so adverse to the side effects? Probably […]
5 Daily Career Do’s
There are 5 Daily Career Do’s required to take your career to greater heights. These […]
Your Job Search and Talent Recruitment Trends
Every employer has a unique recruitment strategy for finding top talent. Professionals entering the job […]
Career Coaching Unlocks Intelligence
In the movie Lucy, Scarlett Johansson’s character has the ability to unlock larger portions of her “brain […]
Career Coaching Guides Future Success
They say a journey of a million miles begins with a single step. If we […]
Job Search Conundrum: Why Isn’t the Employer Calling?
This is a longer post, because I get this question a lot and I totally […]
Looking for a New Job? Call Your Career Coach
If you’re just toying with the idea of looking for a new job then it’s […]
Great Answers to Tough Job Interview Questions
Everyone faces tough job interview questions now and again, but there a few queries that […]
Career Coach Tips To Control Your Inner Critic
Every time Mary schedules a team meeting, a critical voice inside of her announces, “You’re […]
Where Do You See Yourself In 5 Years Interview Question Tips
An interview can really test your mettle, especially when you’re asked to predict your professional […]
Career Coaching for Career Happiness
If you’re wondering whether or not you are in the right career, you might also […]
Career Coach Tips For Offer-Generating Questions to Ask During the Interview
No matter how seasoned the professional that I’m working with, they always feel challenged by […]
Communication and Your Career
The success of your career, advancement, networking, interviewing, training, speaking, emails, memos, marketing, branding and […]
Career Coach Tips For Winning the Interview “Weakness” Question
When asked about weaknesses during the interview, many believe that the best response is to […]
Do You Need an E-Resume?
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), or electronic application portals, are widely used to help organizations filter […]
Career Coaching on Conference Strategy
Professional development is always important when growing your career. Still, it’s important to invest your […]
Career Planning Can Build You Great Wealth!
Did you know that with a little planning you can be a millionaire? It’s true. […]
Gossip: The Career Saboteur
I’m frequently asked to conduct training on how to repair and move past gossip-rooted conflict […]
The Young Professional’s Guide to Moving Up
I facilitate a cross-organizational, young professionals group made up of rising stars in their industries. […]
Worried about Your Career Identity?
There’s a cute cereal commercial on television where women select their jeans by a character […]
Take Back Your Power, It’s Critical for Career Success
Lately, I’ve been working with two clients facing the same challenge – battling a difficult […]
Good Reads for Your Career
The next time you visit the professional development section of your local bookstore, you might […]
My New Job is a Mistake!
Before our career journey ends, we’ll all have made a mistake or two. This may include […]
Career Coaching Helps You Take Bold Steps!
We all have the ability within us to do and be whatever we want. What […]
The Magic of Mentoring For Career Success
Developing a relationship with a mentor, and becoming a mentor, is a must for successful professional […]
Grow Your Career as a Leader
It’s amazing how many individuals shy away from calling themselves a “leader” because they don’t […]
Can You Commit? Career Counseling Can Help You Take That Big First Step
Change is never easy. Nor is making the decision of what you want to do […]
Career Happiness: Making Your Work Meaningful
A recent journal article in the APA’s Monitor on Psychology discussed the importance of making your work […]
Is Your Boss a Bully? Four Things You Can Do About It
Many success-minded professionals are challenged by a boss who’s controlling, limiting, boorish, clingy or even […]
Money and Your Career: Naming a Number in the Interview and the Right Time for Raise Requests
No one can accurately predict where they will be in 10 years, but one thing […]
Saying “No” to Worry? Career Coaching Can Help
Saying “no” to worry is not easy. A Sage once observed that worry is almost […]
The Truth About Career Coaching
Career coaching can mean many things to many people. My clients define career coaching as […]
Always Be Prepared For Salary Negotiation
Recently, I facilitated a book discussion on Sheryl Sandberg’s bestseller Lean In. Based on the […]
Career Changes? Career Coaching Can Help
Change is never easy. While it certainly can be exiting and energizing, there’s always the […]
The Secret To Nailing Your Next Information Technology Interview
Are you ready for the secret to success? Communication. Information Technology applicants must demonstrate one important […]
3 Ways to Put Your Skills To Work For Job Satisfaction
According to the Society of Human Resources Management Employee Job Satisfaction and Engagement Survey, employees are […]
Establishing Focus in a Job Interview
Establishing focus is an important competency to demonstrate in a job interview. Those familiar with […]
Hey, Leaders. Are You Owning Your Mistakes?
Mistakes may be the latest trend in leadership excellence. If you’re a skilled and savvy […]
“Shhh, I’m Looking for a New Job” – 8 Tips for Discreet Networking
Stop thinking of networking as a chore. And stop thinking that sharing your job search […]
10 Tips for Networking Rehabilitation
The word “networking” can make many cringe. Somewhere along the line, this vital process in […]
Four Fail-Proof Interview Strategies
When you think of the term “fail,” no doubt you’re conjuring up images of an […]
Executive Resume: C-Level Style
When working with executives on their career portfolio, I always ask for their target company. […]
How To Choose The Right Coach for You
Coaching is a fast growing industry and there are numerous coaches to choose from. Many […]
Eight Tips for Managing Productive Meetings
Is this meeting a waste of time? Is this meeting going to drain my team? Is this […]
Five Rules for Successfully Navigating Your New Career
When you’re hired for a new job (or new assignment), no doubt you’ll want to […]
Take Resume Responsibility Seriously
Why bother with a resume? Well, despite what you might have heard, or tried to […]
Diffuse Angry Birds!
There will always be people in the workplace with a bad, bad attitude. Let’s call […]