In the movie Lucy, Scarlett Johansson’s character has the ability to unlock larger portions of her “brain power.” Using this unusual talent, she can accomplish amazing feats, save lives and protect nations. So why can’t we? Why are we not able to unlock the vault of intelligence buried within us? Is the rate at which we are […]
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Tough Job Interview Question? Remember Your Three P’s
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 […]
Get The Most Out Of Your Next Conference
Professional development is always important when growing your career. Still, it’s savvy to invest your time and money in a program where you’ll learn and apply what you’ve learned, while making valuable connections. Conferences hit all three of these goals. Unfortunately, many professionals liken conferences to a mini-vacation and don’t take advantage of this prime […]
Position Yourself for Opportunity Attraction
By kim on December 12, 2018 in Interview Questions & Tips, Million Dollar Career, Resume, CV & Salary
As we work together in coaching, I want you to evolve. I want all of my clients to not only be ready to achieve their most important goals but also to have the tools to step beyond what they believe is possible. In our work, we explore how your career portfolio should be designed around […]
I Want To Help You Find Career Happiness
Happiness is a choice. The one thing that we can easily manage in our life is choices, because we are in control of every choice we make. Sometimes our choices don’t appear to be the best at first, but in the long run we will gain a learned experience at the very least. But happiness […]
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. So what will you do with your today, your future? What’s your plan? One of the most difficult things to know is where you will be in 10 years. That’s hard to predict. But you probably have an idea of […]
Two Ways to Take Constructive Criticism Like a Winner
Once, I read that there is really nothing constructive about constructive criticism. No matter how you sandwich it between two compliments, it stings. Still, no one is perfect and feedback will come. Don’t be the one who runs and pouts when criticism comes your way. Instead, be the one who takes it like a winner. […]
Why You Need To Know Yourself and Your Competition
Know yourself and know who your competition is. If your competition is better than you, then you need to discover what they have that you lack. When it comes to finding your fit, you have to understand your brand and how it effectively provides a solution to organizations, departments and teams. Just having experience isn’t […]
Salary: Take a Cut to Make the Cut?
Whoa now. What am I talking about here? A salary cut? Am I crazy? Please hear me out. Everyone is focused on money first and opportunity second. This is not always the smartest approach to your dream job or career happiness. If you really want to work for a person, perhaps a temporary salary cut […]
Someday, I’ll be Career Happy. Why Not Today?
“The road to someday leads to a town of nowhere.” What are you waiting for? If you want to be career happy, why would you not start today? What excuses (yes, excuses) are holding you back—money, time, fear? When you look back at your career and life, I imagine you want to be sure that […]