Career Advancement & Reinvention
The Unseen Beauty of Your Executive Career
I love visiting places where artists create. Artists of any kind – not any particular genre or medium. During a trip across Europe, I had the pleasure of visiting a number of places where famous artists created their work. Some of the places I saw were: The mundane building where David Bowie met a British…
Read MoreConquering Ageism: First-Hand Account from a Successful Job Seeker
Conquering Ageism: First-Hand Account from a Successful Job Seeker Ageism is the classic job seeker hurdle that most people think is holding them back. When I speak with these experienced executives and professionals who are struggling, I often find it is because of other reasons why they are not moving forward in their job search.…
Read MoreDo You Manage Your Career as Well as Your To-Do List?
We all have a to-do list. To-do lists take all kinds of forms: written lists in notebooks, notepads, organizers, napkins, task functions on phones, Evernote, etc… You name it and you can probably put a to do list item on it, right? Me? I have a short term to do list I keep on…
Read MoreWhy Your Career is Probably Your Biggest Asset and How to Manage It
Most people, when I ask, “What is your biggest asset?” typically answer that their home is their biggest asset. In most cases, this answer is incorrect. Another common answer is investments they hold. Possibly… For some. What is the right answer for most people?
Read MoreEmploy the New ABC’s of Career Management – Avoid Being Complacent
Embracing uncomfortability is another way to avoid being complacent. We are living in uncomfortable times. Those solely seeking comfort and maintaining the status quo in their careers may find themselves blindsided when their company decides to insource, outsource, expand or contract – if they are on the wrong side of that corporate action.
Read More10 Proven Tactics for Getting Your Next Promotion Faster
It’s important to know what to do to make sure you don’t get overlooked for a promotion when the opportunity presents itself. Our 10 tips featured here will put you on a path to getting your next promotion faster by highlighting strategies such as being proactive, displaying strong initiative to decision makers, and showcasing…
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