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When A New Guy Gets Your Promotion
Many professionals come to me to help them move up or out after their company hired a new guy for the position that they felt was their next move upward.
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If You’re Robbing Yourself of Fun and Self-Care During Your Job Search, You’re robbing Yourself of Results (Prescription Within!)
When I was out of work for 10 months after 9/11, I was not only in between jobs but also in between living arrangements. I wasn’t officially a roommate to my boyfriend (now husband) and his roommate since I was not paying rent, and I could not continue to live with my bachelor father, […]
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Dear Soon-To-Be Graduates: 3 of 7 Things You May Not Want to Know, But Need To
I went back to college this weekend. It was horrifying to discover that these girls were born the year I pledged. My sorority invited alumnae back to campus to say farewell to the house that has been ours since my senior year. It was a time to reflect on some of the most impactful […]
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What’s Missing When You Pray to Discover Your Purpose
Not all of my clients are religious, though most would claim to be spiritual. I am constantly working on procuring and presenting the scientific studies that continue to emerge to promote the benefits of ritualized higher communication, which I will define as an attempt to connect with any nonphysical entity perceived to have power. […]
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What Do You Want on Your Tombstone?
You might have heard that the most significant part of the tombstone is not the epitaph, but the dash between your birth date and your death date. What will the dash mean to the people you leave behind? Will you have had the chance to fulfill your highest purpose? Is that even really important? […]
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The EPIC Way To Celebrate 10 years – Boldly Embarking On A New Adventure
On June 2, 2006, I was called into my boss’ office (I was reporting to two people). I received the news that I was being let go. I had been laid off twice before, and had been fired twice before, but this news was the best news I could have received at the time. Earlier […]
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Your Attitudes About Work Can Shape the Career Path of Others
As a career coach I have met many clients who are unhappy with their career choices. I worked with a gentleman who made a decision to work in business. Business isn’t his passion, but it provided him with stability and good pay. As he got older, he realized he hated his choice. Being a businessman […]
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Executives: Downgrading your career? Consider…
Will your former executive title keep you from landing jobs with less responsibility? In my winter newsletter one of the myths that I asked you to leave in 2013 was that you can accelerate your job transition by pursuing positions with requirements beneath your qualifications. (Subscribe below to receive our newsletter). The truth is… Name: Email: […]