5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Career Coach
There are a lot of career and leadership coaches in the world and a lot of people who would benefit from coaching. However, what makes a fantastic coach for one person might not work at all for someone...
View Article3 Myths on Networking – and What To Do Instead
“I hate networking,” is a phrase I hear all the time. My friends, family, and even clients use it to convey their disapproval of the dreaded events and processes that are involved in building...
View ArticleHow To Know You’re Working on Things Your Boss Cares About
I recently received this question from a client, and because it was a great one I decided to write some more about it. My client asked, “How do I know I’m working on the things that my boss really...
View Article3 Things To Keep In Mind When Setting Expectations
As we move into the new year and everyone seems to be focusing on setting goals and laying out plans for 2019, it seems a good time to step back and think about setting expectations. It’s important to...
View ArticleHow To Make Your Cover Letter A Success
What’s the deal with cover letters these days? Do you really need one? I get this question from clients quite frequently. And I understand—most of us would rather NOT write a cover letter. It is...
View ArticleTips and Tricks for Nailing That Phone Interview
Ahh, phone interviews: everyone’s idea of a good time, right? Answering interview questions with no way to gauge your audience’s response is sure to make you feel nervous, and that’s understandable....
View ArticleTransitioning from “Friend” to “Manager” – 3 Tips
In my opinion, moving from “friend” to “manager” is one of the hardest transitions. Not only are you making professional transitions into a new role, you are accepting a new responsibility and possibly...
View ArticleStop Asking Yourself What You Should Be Doing – Start Asking What You Could...
Something came up recently when I was speaking with a client that got me thinking about the decisions we make and the motivations that drive us. I’ve had similar conversations with lots of clients,...
View ArticleTop Tips for Managing Up Effectively
This is one of the things I get asked about the most in my coaching and training work. It cuts across all industries and almost all of us have to answer to somebody! Even my executive clients often...
View ArticleFour Steps for Effective Presentations
Step 1: Who is my audience and how can I add value to them? The first step is to stop thinking about yourself and start thinking about your audience. Since most people have a fear of public speaking,...
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