When someone is in a lot of career pain, they often seek out help from those around them. Parents, co-workers, and friends are called upon. The challenge is before they can share what is going on, their person has already made an assumption they know what is going on. Their colleagues may be too quick […]
What Do You Believe?
Stories are powerful ways of helping us understand the world. The most important stories are the ones we tell ourselves about how things work. Consider the following: My career is already decided vs my career is open to change. I am willing to experiment in a variety of career paths vs I need consistency in […]
How To Build a Contact Network
Previously, I have written about how to introduce yourself to others. Since then I have been asked, “What if I don’t have any contacts?” Here’s what you can do. A good job and a good career depend on good information. The most important information, leading to the best jobs and the most fulfilling careers, comes […]
Making Contact: How to Introduce Yourself to Others
I enjoy meeting new people everywhere I go. One of the things I listen for is how people describe themselves. This is important when a person is making a career change, starting a business or between jobs. You need to communicate who you are to others. A self-introduction explains who you are, your current goal […]
Focussing!
Over my life, I have been fortunate to receive sage advice from people I respect. A colleague once said to me that “everyone knows the road to be on, the challenge is to not let the distractions take us away from our journey”. I think my best teacher for understanding how to do this is […]
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