Category: Achieving Goals

7 Foolproof Ways to Prepare for an Interview

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01/21/19

Ann Vu

Ever get excited about an interview and then slip into a wave of nervousness about how you will do? You are not the only one. There is a lot of pressure knowing that you are a few interviews away from the job that you’re after. Here are 6 foolproof ways to prepare for an interview.… Read More

How To Build Powerful Habits

Achieving Goals

01/14/19

Erin Wolgamott

At the end of every year, I love to reflect on the prior months and acknowledge all the accomplishments I’ve made, where I may have stayed stuck, and how I envision moving “onward and upward” in the new year. January provides that metaphorical clean slate, the opportunity to start fresh with lessons learned and new… Read More

Resolutions That Won’t Die In January

Achieving Goals

01/09/19

Teague

I don’t know about you, but all of us here at Ama La Vida are still basking in the glow of the new year. You don’t have to have your entire year figured out by January 1st, but rather, taking the entire month to really dig into what’s important can help you be mindful about… Read More

How To Start The Year Fresh

01/02/19

Teague

Hello, 2019! I am thrilled to be writing this year’s first newsletter to you as we celebrate all the good that lies ahead. I’m curious – did you set a resolution for yourself last night as the ball dropped? Unfortunately, we know that around 80% of traditional New Years resolutions are broken by the time… Read More

Why Your Dream Job Won’t Be Perfect

Career Discovery

12/19/18

Nicole Wood

My wedding wasn’t the greatest day of my life. I actually don’t understand when people say that it was. Most people are big balls of stress on their wedding day, trying to spend one minute of meaningful time with each of 200 guests. It’s just one of many unrealistic expectations people have of their wedding… Read More

5 tips For Veterans Who Are Transitioning Into A New Career

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12/10/18

Ngoc Nguyen

As I’ve spent more time learning about the experiences of veterans, I’ve learned that one of the biggest challenges facing veterans is the transition into the civilian world and finding the right job or career post-service.  Translating military experience to corporate job skills is a challenging task, but it is certainly possible. We see similar… Read More

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Get Your Resume the Attention it Deserves in 5 Steps

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11/27/18

Melanie Pearce Hooper

Why is resume writing so hard?  What seems like a fairly straightforward part of the job search process can sometimes be the most difficult.  Have you ever found yourself with a major case of writer’s block when it comes to creating or updating your resume?  And why is it so much easier to help someone… Read More

Where can we find you?

Leadership Coaching

11/13/18

Teague

Welcome back to our three-part series on the art of working from home. In October’s installment, we focused on how to be productive when working remotely. This month, we’re doing a 180 and speaking to those of you who can’t seem to disconnect when your work day is over. This is an incredibly common issue that gets… Read More