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 […]
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Finding your dream job: Does career change start with a dream?
Dreaming of career change? That’s a good start … but what you REALLY need may surprise you. Watch this video and leave a comment with your own ideas.
For Valentine’s Day: The Romance of Career Coaching
With Valentine’s Day coming up Thursday, this year some clients have emailed to ask, “I got a lot out of working with you. My partner/spouse/significant other is having career issues and I’d like to give them a gift certificate for career consulting with you.” My first thought was, “Some of those partners are really lucky.” […]
Video: Career Change Myth #1: “Career change and starting over”
Usually I’m really calm as I read business magazines, newspapers and books, but this advice got me riled up! So I made a video. Please watch and comment below.
Video: Your Mid-Life Mid-Career Career Inventory
Are you ready to make a serious career move? Does your career put you in a strong position to make changes and grow? Can you deal with a crisis – a layoff or less than great performance review? Get ready with your Career Inventory, the foundation of your career plans.
Career Change Journey: No Longer a Hitchhiker
Question: After several years, I finally left middle school teaching, a career I had come to hate. Now I feel like a failure. My skills mean nothing to the business world. I have considered becoming a librarian, journalist or social worker, but I can’t afford to return to school. And I need a job immediately. […]