Today’s New York Times has an article asking just that question. One reader wrote in to say “There is nothing wrong with being an average (mediocre) employee. … The reality is that work is not the most important thing in everyone’s lives. People have more important things in their life than work. Work is simply […]
Want faster career change? Create your own ritual.
Have you ever noticed that authors of “how-to” best-sellers created their own rituals? They design their own form of visualization, affirmation, or just walking outdoors. Creating a ritual adds energy and purpose to your goals far more powerfully than following someone else’s. What are the ingredients of a ritual? 1. Up to three clear goals. […]
Career Change May Mean You Can’t Focus On One Thing
Consultants and coaches constantly urge us to, “Focus! Stay with one project at a time. Don’t get distracted.” Usually that’s good advice. But during a career change, it makes sense to run on two tracks. And sometimes you have no choice. (1) Exploring a new career or business? During the exploration phase of career change, […]
Career Change: Networking Tips
Research shows that talking to strangers — not people in your comfort zone — is the single most powerful key to a creative career and business move. Yet many people resist. Sometimes they don’t understand the concept of networking. At other times, they set impossible goals. Here are some guidelines for network for your second […]
Career Planning Book Review: Career Comeback by Bradley Richardson
As a career consultant, I’m on the lookout for books to recommend to my clients, especially those faced with unexpected job loss. Career Comeback passes the test. One preliminary note: The cover refers to failed business ventures, but this topic does not appear to be covered. Publishers, not authors, usually write cover copy, so we […]
Friend starting a new business? Here’s how to help
When your friend decides to start a business by Cathy Goodwin, Ph.D. Etiquette books, as far as I know, will tell you how to behave when your friend gets married, buried, graduated, or hospitalized. But let’s say your friend, who always seemed sensible and predictable, tells you she’s quitting her job. Sure, it’s a good […]