Personal branding has become a popular topic, at least among coaches and authors. For example, I just came across this article: “What To Do If Your Personal Brand Is Killing Your Career” Author Hanna Inam, an executive coach, quotes Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos on the definition of personal brand: “It’s what they say about you […]
Career Advice and Opinions
New header … what do you think?
I just got a new header for this blog. It’s still in the early stages. I’m going to be totally transparent and take a risk here: what do YOU think? Let me know via the comments!
Career Change: Are you truly eager to escape the corporate cubicle?
Nearly every week I talk to someone who is REALLY eager to get the hell out of Dodge. They’re usually experienced senior executives. They want to become self-employed, and sometimes they NEED to take action because they anticipate layoffs, downsizing and their own daily frustration. So why haven’t you escaped yet? You need your benefits […]
Video: Career Advice getting you down? Here’s why …
During a career change or job search, you’ll get LOTS of advice – often discouraging, frustrating and just plain bad. At the same time, you need information. Every career consultant will encourage you to network and talk to lots of people, including people you meet at parties. So how do you sort this out? How […]
Midlife Career Strategy Tip #2: Why Job Titles DON’T Matter
Whether you’re experiencing a career change or a job search, you’ll find yourself considering job titles. Careers operate differently than in the “Mad Men” era. Job titles don’t serve the same function, which is why career tests often can be extremely misleading. Watch this video and don’t forget to leave a comment:
The Serendipity Career Change Method
Serendipity is not “woo-woo.” It’s a recognized element of career change. We all know people who were going about their own business not seeking new direction. Guidance came, unasked, from sources outside themselves. It’s not enough to receive a message: you have to know how to listen and interpret what comes. Coaching rarely provides serendipitous […]