Free Career Advice
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Workflow Efficiency and Your Busy Schedule
How is your workflow efficiency quotient? Efficient use of your time is a must if you have a full schedule and you don’t want to work all the time. In this clip, you’ll find some surprising news about how to increase your workflow efficiency.
Become a Business Success Story
Everyone loves an inspiring business success story. If you want to create your own, learn this simple and easy way to contribute to the success of your business every day.
Workflow Processes and Power Zones
Does your workflow process take advantage of your power zone? If you’re not sure what I mean by this, you’ll appreciate finding out in this short audio clip. It could make a big difference in your productivity!
Where Do Personal Strengths Come From?
What are your personal strengths? How do you acquire personal strengths? Endeavoring to answer these questions will help you stand in your truth in your business and personal life. Here’s how.
The Inner Work of Learning
Are you a lifelong learner? Do you value learning new things? If so, get a glimpse into what I call the inner work of learning in this short video.
What is Your Job Change Reason?
What is your job change reason? I happen to have a strong opinion about this question, because I had to answer it in a big way when I left my corporate job and became a coach. Learn a bit about my journey and the simplest answer to that question in this audio clip.
The Post Holiday Blues
Holiday festivities are a whirlwind of activity and schedule fluctuations that can leave you with a case of post holiday blues when it’s all over. That’s why the insight I offer in this audio clip is so important to keep in mind as you manage the first few weeks of the new year.
Is It Time for a Life Values Inventory?
Have you ever done a life values inventory? It’s one way to evaluate whether it makes sense to adjust your daily operations. Listen to this audio clip and see if you need to change things up.
Are You Standing in Your Truth?
A big part of standing in your truth is recognizing your unique gifts. Are you doing that?
Your Inner Empowerment Coach
Do you believe in the value of what you have to offer? Acting as your own empowerment coach is one way to develop a strong sense of confidence in yourself and your business. Here’s why confidence is important if you want to be a successful entrepreneur.
What Are Behavioral Interview Questions (And How Can You Prepare For Them)
Can interviewers predict your future behavior? They may have a way of coming pretty close using behavioral interview questions! Learn how you can be prepared to make sure they predict something positive.
My Role as a Career Transformation Coach
“Have you ever failed to help someone?” It’s a question I have been asked a time or two as a career coach. Here, I’ll share my honest reply, and follow it up with a question for you.
Tell Yourself The Truth About Social Media And Email
Are you a social media junkie? Do you get distracted by email and the time it takes out of your workday? If so, you’ll get some valuable advice in this clip.
Your Networking Plan
Do you cringe when you hear the word networking? If so, you’ll want to listen to this short clip and learn two ways to practice networking that leave both you and your clients feeling good.
Comfort Zone Caveat
Do you get stuck in your comfort zone when you have a difficult decision to make, even though you know you need to make a move? If so, I invite you to listen to this short audio clip to dispel your fears about venturing into uncharted territory.
Does it Feel Good To Me?
What does it sound like when you say yes? It probably depends on whether you really mean it or not. If you are unsure about the strength of your yes, making this easy observation is sure to clue you in to the truth of the matter.
The Plight of the Approval Seeker
Are you an approval seeker who constantly wants acknowledgement from your boss, your friends, or other people? If so, you may be surprised to know it’s not because other people don’t appreciate you enough. Listen to this clip for insight into how you can get the approval you crave.
Creative Solutions for Networking
Creative solutions for networking is a topic every business owner is interested in. Here I’ll share a tiny practice you can adopt in your business that has the potential to bring great rewards.