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Did You Do Your Homework?
There is always something popping up. That could be a motto for some of us, an email or phone call that needs to be answered or an issue that needs to be dealt with. On the other side a birthday that...
View ArticleSetting Goals That Work for You
I have been working in the field of Career Development for the past 7 years and the number one question that I find so hard for my clients to answer is “What kind of position are you looking for?” When...
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Developing Patience in Your Job Search
I’ve done a lot of personal work over the years and one of the things that I’ve come to realize about myself is that patience and I are not the best of friends. Time and time again I have seen things...
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The Search for Satisfaction
What motivates us to want to switch jobs or careers? Generally there’s a feeling of wanting to get a since of satisfaction out of our daily work. I do know some people who get their satisfaction from...
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A Time For Growth
Although I have yet to meet anyone who claims to like looking for a new job, I think that it’s time we changed the conversation around some of the benefits that your job search can bring. For one thing...
View ArticleThe Likability Factor
“People hire people that they like.” I feel like there was a time in my career where I either said or heard this phrase once a day, while working as a Trainer in a non-profit organization that focused...
View ArticleSurviving the First Day (Month) of Work
So you got the job and now it's time for your first day of work. Most people, including myself feel uncomfortable on their first day of work. A lot of times you can walk into a situation and feel like...
View ArticleFive Professional Best Practices (That Have Helped Me along the Way)
These are some of the tips and practices that have worked for me during my career; they were especially helpful when I switched into a new job or role.1. Make it a habit to be 15 minutes early for...
View ArticleThe Blessing and Curse of Being "too" Sensitive
I will admit that I am a "sensitive" person, I take other people’s feelings, thoughts and actions towards me to heart. One area where being sensitive has a huge effect on you is in the job search. This...
View ArticleBenefits of Career Planning
Career planning, like all planning has been proven to have enormous benefits on your emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. When you actively plan and set goals for yourself, you move forward...
View ArticleGet Out There and Meet New People
This past year has been a journey and lesson in how important networking is to career success. As some of you may know I was a very shy teenager, often choosing to close myself off to people that I...
View ArticleTranscending Negative Beliefs
This season is a time of renewal and blossoming. I celebrated Easter this past weekend by visiting my mother’s spiritual community, and I heard a sermon on transformation and transcendence. I started...
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Is This Project or Job Right for Me?
I am an idea person. Once a month I come up with an idea for a new project or organization, I of course always think they are great money making, world changing ideas; however I know I don't have the...
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Removing Negativity Around the Job Search
Making a career change can often times bring up a lot of negative emotions. Most people are not excited about looking for a new job, even when we know that it is often the best move for our career, and...
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Staying the Course
This week I went out of town on vacation to Myrtle Beach, the days before I left were spent trying to finish up assignments and work that I knew I wouldn’t touch once I was away. I want to say that I...
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The Power of Collaboration
During my last group coaching program I had the pleasure of supporting 6 wonderful women in advancing their career goals. Generally the career planning and the job search is thought of as a solo...
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Crafting a Winning Story
I have yet to see a more common opening question on an interview than “Tell me about yourself,” it is also usually the question that I spend the majority of my time coaching clients on. Crafting a...
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Why You Should Care About Company Culture
When I was first starting in my career, I knew nothing about company culture and how important it is to job satisfaction. I think even the ideas that companies, and in some cases industries have a...
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Creating a Career Goal Connection
Whether your challenge is figuring out your dream or giving yourself the permission to go after it, neither can be accomplished without setting clear goals and a proactive strategy. Manifesting a...
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Career Management & Professional Development: The Ultimate Leadership Podcast
How do you set up a good framework to grow your career? And what steps do you need to take to keep moving towards your career vision?We speak with Jasmine Briggs, a New York based Career Coach, who...
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