When you feel like it’s time to start looking for a new job, it can be hard to know what to do next. Before quitting your current job, I suggest creating two simple lists. These are lists you can revisit as you continue to work and consider what you want to do next. When you […]
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You’ve done everything right on the application, done everything they’ve asked for, you still got a rejection letter – or worse, no response at all. You answered everything perfectly in that interview, but they didn’t call you back for the next round. You’ve crossed every “t” and dotted every “i”, but recruiters and hiring managers […]
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As a career and leadership coach I’ve met with hundreds of clients representing multiple jobs and sectors. Their coaching goals vary widely. But there is one common focus area evident in most of my clients. And that focus area is confidence. The desire to have it and/or feel it is universal and spans genders, salary, […]
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It’s scary to take on anything new. Change is difficult. Even when a change is necessary and it’s clear that a failure to change would create even more challenges, it’s still hard. It means releasing something that we may hold dear for any number of reasons. Sacrifice comes as a calling asking us to give […]
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Recently, one of our career coaching clients brought up this interesting question about remote work: I know you mentioned previously negotiating working remotely (full-time) when a job offer is made to work in-office (after COVID, of course). Would be willing to share what that might look like and if there are any caveats? For context, […]
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When you picture the day-to-day job of a career coach, plenty of things come to mind. Helping clients polish their resumes or online profiles. Preparing them for interviews or negotiations. Even just being a resource for them for all the strange questions that come up during the job search process. For me, that also draws […]
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What is Career Coaching 86,400 hours of your life will be at work. Don’t you want to make those 86,400 hours count? A year of coaching can totally transform your career. Career coaching with us isn’t just about landing you a new job – it’s about discovering what you need in a job to be […]
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Let’s start with a question: do you do your own taxes? Many, perhaps even most people living in America do. You fire up some software (or even do it by hand if you’re old-school) and take the standard deduction, click “File” and you’re all set. Most Americans do their own taxes because their taxes aren’t more complicated […]
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From the time I decided I wanted to leave consulting to the time I actually quit my job to do ALV full time, about 3.5 years went by. I didn’t spend those 3.5 years twiddling my thumbs. I took a new job and learned a completely different and relevant skill set, I built a business […]
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Life coaching can be beneficial for you and for your clients, but before you can become an effective and successful coach, you need to know how to properly handle your sessions and engage with your clients. Your clients are looking to you to uncover internal blocks, action steps, and accountability, so it’s important to know […]
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Finding a career can be tricky, and making a mistake can be costly, not only from a financial standpoint, but from a personal one as well. However, there are ways that you can narrow down fields where you’d be more likely to thrive. All it takes is a little bit of self-awareness and understanding of […]
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Our clients and community are looking for unique jobs in a fun environment. This edition of 9 cool jobs focuses on companies hiring for interesting roles in tech. There is a lot of uncertainty during the Covid-19 pandemic, but companies are in fact still hiring. If you are looking for a new tech role, this […]
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