Career Management

Let’s talk about vulnerability. How does it factor into your story? We’re frequently barraged with multimedia messaging that implies a person cannot achieve success without perfection or something very close to perfection. It seems this idea is deeply flawed. Our vulnerabilities, a.k.a. weaknesses are part of what differentiate each of us. For professionals in leadership […]

A lot of people think hiring a resume writer is a big waste of time and money. If you’re one of these people, keep reading. I promise it’s well worth your time. Unfortunately, many people still settle and use resume templates (aka cookie-cutter resumes) because all they have to do is plug in their info. The […]

The scenario… Potential Client: “This is a little scary. I haven’t done this in a long time.”  Me: “Yes, it is scary but very doable. And I am here to help you through it.” That was part of a discussion I had yesterday with someone looking to make a jump and change companies, and maybe even […]

When you think about your career, how do you define it? What do you mean when you think about your “career?” The traditional definition of a career is “an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person’s life and with opportunities for progress.” This definition restricts your focus to jobs that can be considered […]

Do you ever look at others who have achieved great things and think, “They’re different from me. I could never find the courage to take such bold steps?” Don’t sell yourself short. Often, it’s a matter of determining the right career fit and breaking your goals down into attainable steps. Take Todd and Blair Maus, […]