There are times in life where we feel totally in control. We’re hitting the gym before the sun rises, packing nutritionally-balanced salads for lunch, having meaningful conversations with friends at post-work happy hours, and getting to bed at a time that doesn’t make us dread the alarm going off the next morning. During these times, […]
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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 […]
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It’s that time again! We’ve got 9 cool jobs for you to check out. Even if you’re in the beginning phases of your job search, give these a look. You may find a new idea or inspiration! Our clients and community are looking for unique jobs in a fun environment. These jobs should reside within […]
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2017 should have been an amazing year. After a variety of exciting professional experiences, I set a goal to go back to school. I was achieving that goal, graduating from college and on the honor roll. But it turned out to be a terrible year. I was assaulted a few weeks before my final semester. […]
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12 years. 12 years is the average length of time between when individuals are promoted to management, and when they receive their first personalized leadership training. When employees are promoted their responsibilities include managing others, driving goals, engaging and developing their team. Most new managers don’t have any idea how to effectively accomplish any of […]
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Almost 3 years ago, Foram Sheth and I were leading a retreat in Otavalo, Ecuador. Ama La Vida was just becoming formalized, and we were piloting coaching retreats as a service line. We visited the home of two artists, a married couple, for lunch and a lesson on local art. I saw a wooden mask […]
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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 […]
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“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” – Albert Einstein Education is one of those seemingly simple but very complex situations. At the root, education is supposed to teach us something. Nowhere in its […]
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It’s November and the holiday decorations are already out around town and you think, “How can it be?!” Our Halloween costumes are still lying on our bedroom floors. You start to feel the subtle pit of dread in your gut. For many of us, the holidays can be the most stressful time of year. The […]
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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 […]
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We are kicking off a new series called “9 Cool Jobs to Put On Your Radar.” Many of our clients come to us to support their journey to discover a new career path through our signature ALV Method coaching program. We’ve seen time and time again that it can be challenging to identify creative new job […]
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Earning my black belt in taekwon-do was a true test of my strength and confidence. As with any goal, my journey to black belt had its ups and downs, and learning how to channel my inner badass guaranteed my success. The following 4 strategies to channel your inner badass will keep you feeling motivated and […]
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