Nearly every career coaching client negotiates a balancing act between location and career choice. Many people invest more time setting up a moving van than asking themselves, “Can I be happy here?” One of the most stressful relocation decisions comes when you get an exciting job offer. At first it doesn’t seem like a problem…unless […]
Review: 12 Factors of Business Success
One of the book’s authors offered to send me a review copy. It’s always scary to review a book after making contact with the author. But I was pleasantly surprised. This book would be a best-seller with better packaging and stronger cover promotion. The title is misleading. I’d have liked to see something like, “What […]
Life after layoffs: From banker to dog walker
Terrific article in the New York Times: After a Layoff, a New Life in Pet-Sitting By CHIARA SFORZA, Published: December 20, 2008 Read it here.
Good advice on job search
A really good set of tips for seeking advice in a tight economy: Click here. Especially good points about reaching out to others via FB and holiday cards. Thanks to Jill Pugh, Employment Opportunity, for noting this article on her blog.
When Career Change Seems Hopeless
Recently I came across this question in my e-mail: How do I change my perception of my ability to make a positive career change in the face of continued disappointments? Here are a few questions to create a context for exploration. (1) What are some common elements among all your diverse jobs and careers? If […]
Hiring a coach takes the cake…
As the year winds down, many of us feel like we ought to be doing something— and we wonder if we can hire someone to speed the path to success. What’s the likelihood that an investment will pay off? Well, before you cut off a slice of cake…er, coaching, read on. 1. Past Experience . […]