“I don’t feel like talking today,” said my client. “Too tired! Can we re-schedule?” We’ve all had moments when we feel we’re just to tired to work on that article or resume or special report. And career change? Exhausting just to think about! Sometimes a client will tell me he feels too tired to think […]
Career Advice and Opinions
Office Stress Relieved By Butterflies and Meditation, says the WSJ
Office stress? Frustrated by deadlines and overwork? Today’s Wall Street Journal reports that companies are making an effort to help employees deal with the stress. Some have meditation rooms. Some offer programs that encourage cognitive strategies, such as reframing conflict and focusing on the positive. You can read the article here. Ultimately, the article concludes, […]
Does your new career call for speaking?
Speaking can be a skill that sets you apart from the pack. I happen to be a natural extrovert and a bit of a ham (okay, more than a bit). And I study manuals and attend classes to improve my product. Ask the professionals: they never stop trying to get better. Here are my favorite […]
Dangerous Advice From A Famous Career “Expert”
“If you want good career advice, don’t go to the newspaper!” Here’s a video I made:
Laid Off and Looking For A New Job: Begin Where You Are
The New York Times publishes lots of advice from “experts.” But can you trust what you read in the paper? I’ve found 3 stories: The good, the bad and the ugly. In this post I’ll focus on The Good. In my next post I’ll talk about the Bad and the Ugly. The Good: Philip Galanes […]
When you MUST become an entrepreneur
Today’s Wall Street Journal features a story about ex-convicts who started their own business. A classic example would be a former computer hacker who now consults on security. You can read the story here. This story isn’t new. Frank Abegnale, hero of the book and movie Catch Me If You Can, became a security consultant. […]