Defining How You Stand Apart
I haven’t met a single business person recently who isn’t looking to define how they stand out from the crowd. Today’s buzzword is personal branding. Whether you’re competing for a job, protecting your business from getting hit in these challenging economic times, or trying to get your arms around the right next career path, standing apart first requires that you define your professional assets. What are...
Read MoreHow to Make Your Paycheck Bigger
Dean and I had the honor Saturday of presenting to Job Connections, a wonderful group that supports unemployed Bay Area professionals. I lead the group through an exercise intended to bring their ideal career vision to the surface. Afterwards I asked what obstacles get in the way of pursuing that vision. The first reply was one I hear every time: MONEY. There is no doubt that those of us who are not independently wealthy are more concerned...
Read MoreThe Best Step to Overcome Career Change Fears
I spent the most pleasant evening tonight with a wonderful group of women who gathered for the Flourish book club meeting to discuss my book, Inner Architect. Flourish is the vision of Anne Marie Engel, whose mission is to support women in navigating the challenges of balancing career and life. Pursuing your passions in your work was a thread that weaved throughout our discussions. These accomplished, well-educated women shared their...
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