10 Factors to Weigh When Defining Your DREAM Job
Ask most people to define what their DREAM job would look like and you’re likely to get answers such as these:
“I would make more money and get a significant promotion.” “I would work for a company that gives me considerably more responsibility and authority and my skills and talents would be genuinely appreciated. “My…The Cost and Benefits of Career Coaching
So, what is career coaching? Many people nowadays use the term career coaching, but they’re not sure they understand its meaning or whether they’re using it in the right context. Any kind of coaching consists of the practice of supporting an individual or a group that has the objective of reaching a predetermined goal or …
“No” leads to “Yes!”
Most professional salespeople freeze when they hear the word, “no”, let alone those seeking to advance their career or trying to build their entrepreneurship. The next time you unexpectedly hear the word “no”, heed this age-old wisdom: “Stop, look, and listen” and then re-negotiate.
Stop
Quickly gain composure and strive to comprehend what was just …
Success at Networking: Look Behind to Get Ahead
2015 is here and I’m sure you’ve read your share of “how to make 2015 more successful”.
In fact, chances are you’re wondering if that’s all everyone’s writing about this time of year.
And, you’re right. It is.
My hope is that over the next 52 weeks that I’ll share some solid tips that will …
Is It Time to Move On In Your Career?
Time to Move On?
Are you reaching the point where it is time to move on in your career?
Why are you staying?
Inertia. Inertia is a dangerous thing. You might be saying:
I have been here too long to just leave.
I am too valuable to let go.
I will wait for the next …
Surprising Career Advice for a Happier 2015: It’s Not About Your Job
Stop and smell the roses today!
If you want to be happier in 2015 then it makes sense to consider what the experts say about becoming happy. Surprisingly, happiness doesn’t come in the order most of us think; get into the right school, get the right job, live in the best location or find the …
Build Lasting Relationships for Personal Branding Success
Target market research has evolved to a more human approach in the last ten years as social media has taken root as part of how we do business. Today the way people look for information on a personal brand has much more meaning. In order to be successful your business must know more about the …
Using Three Words to Plan for a Great 2015
Here we are again. It’s the start of another new year.
Have you taken the time to review your year? Have you taken the time to think about the new year yet?
My guess is yes. Usually we look to do a review at the end of the year. Sometimes we cannot put in the …
There Is Always Time to Engage, Thank and PIF
It’s the end of the year. Are you ready for 2015?
For my last post of 2014 I thought I would do things a little differently.
I’ve been writing for you, the extended and global community of the Personal Branding Blog, for a little over two years now. It has been a pleasure and a …
New Year, New Career
Each new year offers a time to reflect on the past year and set goals for the new one. And this year is no exception. With the economy continuing to improve, more people are likely to seek career improvement in 2015.
As I reflected back on clients who were successful in making career improvements in …