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How to Manage a Job Search on Top of it All
Before I start, let me be completely transparent- I do NOT have it all together. I feel overwhelmed and behind sometimes (many times.) And, I know I’m not alone – by far! Also, let me give you kudos for taking on change. While I am sure there will be a great payoff for your […]
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Difference Between Excuses and Obstacles
My oldest daughter, Daisy (8), is very bright and pretty strong for a string bean, so when she gives me excuses as to why things aren’t done, it’s really hard to except them. Usually, I push back telling her that I’m confident that she can solve the problem and get the job done, whatever […]
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The Best Habits To Start Today To Turbo Boost Your Career Growth
When I was teaching business students career management and professional development at Drexel University, a 1-credit course that they were required to pass in order to graduate, there were questions as to the relevance of the class by certain students who had jobs already or planned to start their own businesses. They were not just […]
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The Low Down on Willpower: Why It’s Often Not Enough and How to Compensate
Here’s what we know about it: It’s limited, but with the right motivation and the right conditions, it can be THE thing that helps you create the change you want in your life. But what if… you didn’t get enough sleep one day? What if something stressful happens in your life? (That’s inevitable.) What if […]
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5 of 7 Methods of Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs for Career Breakthrough, Part 2
Don’t be too surprised to discover that there have been deep-seeded beliefs that have been making decisions for you. This is a blessing and a curse of our brain. The most important thing to realize is if these beliefs are serving our optimal growth or inhibiting it. I shared 20 limiting beliefs that I […]
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The Chicken or Egg Quandary: Happiness or Success?
What comes first? Happiness or success? I have a client who is unhappy at his job (hence why he engaged me, obviously). He makes great money, when he is performing, but his compensation is highly commission based. When he’s not performing, he’s not making great money. Due to life changes, he NEEDS to catch […]
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Biohack Your Job Search: A 2-Week Challenge to Test the Link Between Wellness and Performance
I’m coming clean – I have been a slacker this summer when it comes to my health. After spending a year committed to forming positive habits around fitness and nutrition, I let one setback cascade into another. Now I’m seeing the scale creep up and the smaller clothes that I was so proud to buy […]
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Catch Your Next Job with the Right Tools
Trout season is approaching in Pennsylvania! Would you try to catch those fish by throwing stones at them? Throwing stones could possibly work, but using a fishing rod is a much better idea. We’ve all heard the saying: “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish […]