As a career coach, I work with many clients in career transition and often, after a dedicated search, the win of the first offer will have major appeal. But is it the right one? Determining fit includes much more than negotiating a great salary. Today, savvy jobseekers are looking at fit, impact, culture, engagement and […]
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What’s Your Appropriate Work Attire?
One of the key elements of which I get asked to train and coach on is appropriate work attire. Sometimes my work on this topic is to serve as a proactive guideline and other times it’s corrective. Most recently, I was asked to work with a C-level executive who was struggling to make a positive […]
Avoid Work Perk Distractions
As crazy as this sounds, I have a client company that is struggling with employees spending so much time and energy in their work perks that they’ve noticed a huge dip in productivity. What once was designed to fully engage and spike motivation and productivity has caused a reverse effect. This organization is discovering that […]
Build Your Personal Brand
Personal branding is a buzz phrase but quite honestly, it hits the nail on the head. Who are you? What do you represent? And what can I expect by engaging with you? These are a few of the questions that are answered in advance of interactions just through a glimpse of your personal brand. “Your […]
Don’t Let Emails Run Your Life
Ooh just look—50 email messages! YAY! But by the time you’re done answering them, three o’clock has arrived. Hey, you’ve been productive right? Well, sort of, not really, uh, that depends. If your job requires answering emails then yes, you’ve nailed it! Otherwise, you’re letting emails run your life. Take your power, your schedule and your life […]
What Your Personal Brand Says About You
When you think about your brand, what do you visualize? A consummate professional? A wise mentor? A dedicated employee? A motivational inspiration? Or someone who needs a few professional touch-ups? A personal brand is loosely defined as that rare combination of strengths, talents, abilities, experiences, style, and image that sum you up. It’s what people […]
Get Up! Three Reasons Why Morning People Are More Successful
“Success is something you attract by the person that you become.” – Rohn There is a reason why the early bird catches the worm, because the odds are in its favor. If you’re serious about advancing your career and being career happy, you may want to read on. Yeah, yeah, I can hear it now: […]
Gracefully Confronting Challenging People
Sometimes it’s not easy being a coach. I work with clients who are seriously struggling against office toxicity and supervisor oppression and despite their efforts, they just can’t seem to get out from underneath. They always have the option of finding something new, but it is a little heartbreaking knowing that you’ve built a career, […]
Let Go, Terminated, Downsized or Fired? It’s Time For A Comeback
By kim on May 12, 2019 in A Healthy Career, Blog, Employee Engagement, Interview Questions & Tips, Million Dollar Career
The empty office. It was once yours. What happened? Or better yet, what’s next? No matter what you call it, the process of being severed from the workplace is never easy to navigate. Still, you can rise from the ashes like a phoenix if you so choose. It all comes down to persistence and perspective. […]
How To Ask Your Boss for Time Off
What is the best way to ask your boss for vacation or time off? Most employees have the luxury of either asking, and gaining approval, when they have time with their boss or perhaps, self scheduling on a team calendar. But not everyone is that lucky. Some have to find a way to ensure the […]