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 […]
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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 […]
Video: Career Strategy Tip: There’s a new boss in town
In all those western b-movies, the gunslinger rides into town on a white horse, ready to take charge, fight off anyone who threatens him, and let’s everyone know he’s there. In the world of workplace politics, often you’ll feel this way when you get a new boss – or even worse, when your boss gets […]
Career Change Is A Family Affair (Especially When You’re Moving)
Q: “I’m really eager to move from my midwestern town to a major city on the East Coast. The problem is my elderly mother. She doesn’t want to move. I want to spend time with her but I really need to move or resign myself to limit career options later.” A. This one’s tough. I […]