Find Your Dream Job? Develop Rare and Valuable Skills!
What does it really mean to find one’s “dream job” or one’s “dream school” or dream anything? I would like to explore this topic for the sake of redefining dreams as they relate to our career choices and to consider how managing our notion of dreams correspond to ones happiness. Dreams are by definition a …
Woman: Get What You Deserve With These Winning Strategies!
Today’s working-woman embraces a culture of flexibility, oftentimes juggling dual roles as both a “career woman” and a “family woman.” For most young women, the future holds some hybrid of entering a working world and starting a family. As companies become more sensitive to the various demands placed on women who want both a career …
Hurricanes, Destruction and Rebuilding: The Only Constant is Change!
My thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of Hurricane Sandy. This catastrophic event sent shock waves across the country; she threatened the stability of our lives and underscored how little control we really have at certain times in our lives. With billions of dollars in property loss and the death toll having climbed …
Positive People Attract People and Breed Successful Careers
“The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change by merely changing his attitude.” – Oprah Winfrey
Have you ever noticed how attractive and likeable someone is when they have a positive attitude? They have a natural tendency to look at the cup as half full, not half empty. Every situation they …
Strategies to Maximize Your Job Opportunities
In order to bridge the gap from college to your first career you need to know yourself; what do you bring to the table and what drives you, what you value and what …
Hard Work, Marketable Skills, Feeling Appreciated Leads To Passion!
Passion does exist for some people but for most of us it evolves over time. In the past, it was known as a calling or vocation. There are those who have always known what they wanted to be — physicians, musicians, writers, teachers, ministers, — and have pursued those goals diligently and can’t imagine being …
Choosing a Career? Identify a Problem You Can Fix!
When Choosing a Career, make sure you are basing your decision on your own strengths, interests, goals, aspirations, skills and personal tastes and be aware of the tendency to be influenced by your siblings and their choices. Many people choose a career path because they are familiar with the field as a result of having …
Appreciating Criticism Doesn’t Make You a Doormat! Embrace it
“Criticism may not be agreeable, but it is necessary. It fulfills the same function as pain in the human body. It calls attention to an unhealthy state of things.” ~ Winston Churchill
Learning how to accept criticism is crucial for personal improvement. It’s the most direct way to discover what you need to improve. However, …
Are You Indispensable? Add Value Wherever You Can
“Being a part of success is more important than being personally indispensable.” Pat Riley
Every employee can improve their standing in the workplace by adhering to certain adaptable work place practices. These ideas may seem obvious at first glance but implementing them in ones daily routine is not easy. It requires discipline and a conviction …
A Career Coach: The Catalyst for Your Success!
“The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own.” – Benjamin Disraeli
Hiring a coach is a smart move if you’re seeking meaningful direction or advancement in your career. Coaches can be instrumental in helping their clients build on their strengths, overcome …