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 […]
Career Coaching, Career Counseling or Career Consulting?
By kim on March 7, 2020 in Employee Engagement, Goals & Accountability, Interview Questions & Tips, Million Dollar Career
Is there really a difference and if so, which is right for you? To be really brief, coaches ask questions, counselors explore the “why” and consultants share expertise. Of course there is a little creative license here (no pun intended) but it’s pretty accurate. How would I know? Well, I’ve been all three. Though there […]
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 or Frappuccino maker sitting there collecting dust. You bought it so why aren’t you using it? The same applies to the career services assistance that you paid for while in college. Remember all those administrative fees that were part of […]
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 and answer questions smoothly and succinctly, but project the other key factors that can easily trump credentials such as articulating value, motivation, likability and drive to name a few. I have worked with numerous decision makers who’ve hired “drive” over […]
Do You Have a Promotion Proposal Ready To Roll?
By kim on August 22, 2017 in Blog, Employee Engagement, Interview Questions & Tips, Million Dollar Career, Resume, CV & Salary
So your boss called you into her office for your annual review. You talked a little about performance improvement, poked around your strengths a bit and got the well-deserved accolades that you needed to get you back on to doing what you do best. What just happened? You forgot to discuss your promotion proposal and […]
Thinking About a Career Change?
Before you waste time with endless applications, identify your target organizations. Conduct a search on Google News to learn more about whether they will make a great fit and start crafting your personally branded, eye catching portfolio. Then check out the Glassdoor and Monster profiles and reviews written by employees to gain inside information on […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: How Mindfulness Can Advance Your Career
You know by now how much a mindfulness practice helps increase attention. After all, it’s the practice of attention. Healing, clarity and understanding are the powerful byproducts of this practice. So what about your career? What are the byproducts of mindfulness for career advancement? Focus, results and goal-attainment to name a few. Every day we […]
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 a top-notch resume. Actually, you should always submit only a “spit-shined” portfolio—cover letter, resume, references, etc.—because it’s your personal calling card and says a lot about whom you are, what you’re capable of and what level of work you can […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Build a Better Body (And Career!)
“Yup. She’s out there again.” I can hear you saying it now. Kim’s really stretching her mindful journey to a whole other realm. Galactic exploration aside, let’s talk about fitness. How do you build a better, stronger body and at the same time, advance your career? You guessed it—mindfulness. First of all, mindfulness is good […]