When was the last time you asked for a salary increase? If your answer is “never,” you’re not alone; a recent survey revealed that less than half of all employees have asked for a raise in their current field. However, just because you’re in good company doesn’t mean you want to belong to this group. Since […]
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It is insanely difficult to be the go-getter you want to be at work while also prioritizing your family, friends and relationship. Managing your career and relationship can seem impossible! Just ask Andrea from the Devil Wears Prada. Andrea: My personal life is falling apart. Nigel: That’s what happens when you start doing well at work.Let […]
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I talk to people all the time who are just starting businesses or are considering it, and one of my top pieces of advice is always to find a great co-founder. I can say with 100% certainty that if I were not working with Foram and Katie and had to build ALV all on my […]
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Back when I was working in Corporate Strategy for a digital marketing agency, I was preparing for a meeting with a potential strategic partner. It was that lull before the meeting begins when you awkwardly make small talk. Someone mentioned wanting water and that we should grab some water bottles for our guests. I was […]
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I’m now a year into my startup journey, a natural point for review and reflection, and though starting a business has been and continues to be incredibly difficult, the bottom line is I’m happy. I certainly wasn’t miserable in my previous jobs. I had high visibility. Great career trajectory. Amazing friends at the office. The […]
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Congratulations! You landed a job. Maybe you even thought this was going to be your dream job… but it’s turning out not to be at all what you thought you wanted. Don’t worry, you’re definitely not the only one who ends up feeling this way. The difference between barely surviving the work day to actually […]
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If you’re like me, you have a bucket list for everything ! One for career goals, one for new restaurants to, one for places to travel to, and even one for ambitions. My bucket-lists are growing constantly. I’ll hear about some amazing thing from someone and decide, “Woah, I want to do that!”. Whether your bucket […]
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I’ve been there. My business partners have been there. Half of my clients have been there. The majority of my friends have been there too. The qarter-life-crisis is a real thing, and it’s happening all around the world. But it doesn’t necessarily have to be a bad thing, and from my experience, in most cases, […]
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I have worked with people finding, building and changing careers for many many years. I know there are thousands (if not millions) of resources and tips out there telling you what to do and what not to do. I’m not suggesting mine are any better than anyone else’s, but what I do know is that […]
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I recently returned home from my second trip to Belize. Absolutely stunning country. Bursting with interesting history, a curious mix of cultures and ocean views to die for. But while abundant in beauty, it’s lacking in options. There’s certainly no Silicon Valley. Barely a university. No Home Depot. Not even a McDonald’s. Its people, however, […]
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Coach Katie was recently interview by Class Pass on 6 Read Full Article Here
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This month, the ALV team is centering on “healthy body, healthy mind” which presents a perfect opportunity to provide further insight to the somewhat broad concept of “wellness”. My philosophy is that people who live most healthful are also the happiest. With this premise in mind, I both inspire and guide people towards conscientious, healthful […]
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