Posts made in August, 2008

Successful Networking Tips

Posted by on Aug 26, 2008 in networking |

Tweet In my last post I described how Susan and I are establishing our branding through networking within the community. The idea is to network with a variety of groups, organizations, firms, non profits, and charities in an effort to support our community and raise awareness of our products and services. I identified what networking is and the best method to networking success: giving value. The following are 5 tips to help you identify...

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Branding “You” Begins With Networking Within Your Community

Posted by on Aug 25, 2008 in networking | 0 comments

Tweet Susan and I are expanding our product and services offering in the coming months with a strategy that many businesses and individuals utilize today: branding “You.” Currently we offer Susan’s book, her workshops on change, transition, and success, and we offer her audio products and coaching services. The next phase is the establishment of my workshop and service offerings that provide an outline and plan for anyone...

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Job Tips for 50+

Posted by on Aug 21, 2008 in employment | 2 comments

Tweet My 49th birthday, which I celebrated two weeks ago, has created a shift in how I view my life. I’ve suddenly recognized that I now think about how my decisions contribute to building the quality of the life I have left. Like Bonnie Raitt wrote in her song, Nick of Time, “Life gets mighty precious when there’s less of it to waste.“ I haven’t gone so far to think of myself as an old person. Rather I am...

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How to Build Your Confidence about Money

Posted by on Aug 18, 2008 in employment | 0 comments

Tweet Dean and I have spent the last three business days presenting our Transition: An Opportunity to Renew Your Possibilities workshop to Experience Unlimited Groups in Oakland, Fremont and Marin County, California, where we talked about the obstacles people face when considering change. I find that regardless of geographic location, education level or occupational background, there is one thing that is on everyone’s minds as we make our...

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9 Ways to Make Yourself Invaluable

Posted by on Aug 12, 2008 in employment | 4 comments

Tweet “Wachovia plans to cut 600 more jobs than previously expected; total now 11,350.” -Yahoo.com August 11, 2008 “Looming job cuts march on-report: The number of job cuts announced in July jumps 26%. Airlines and financial firms top the list, according to monthly study.” -CNNMoney.com August 4, 2008 “Deepening Cycle of Job Loss seen lasting into ’09.” -New York Times July 2, 2008 Economic change and...

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