Valentine’s Day – what a special day! It’s the one day of the year that we’re sanctioned to show love. We buy cards and gifts, take trips, and even spend romantic times at home – all in the name of LOVE. It’s good to show towards others – heaving knows our world can...
Rethinking Possible….
Why do we put soooo many limitations on ourselves? “I don’t know how to do …..” “I don’t have the time to…..” “Who would ever consider me for….” “How could I ever….” I listen to others (okay, me too!) as we tell...
Are You Having a Groundhog Day Moment?
At 11:59 p.m. on December 31, 2013, you lifted your glass to toast the new year. At the stroke of midnight, you joined millions of others as they shouted out, “Happy New Year!” Everyone hugged, many kissed, and the mood was jovial. In the next moment, you vowed...
Can You “PIMP” Your Job Offer?
No, I don’t mean the stereotype of the man in the background watching one of his prostitutes work a “john” for money, then collecting the money from her after she’s received it……or do I? Let’s see, pimps exploit opportunities for their own financial gain, so maybe I...
Is Your Personal Style Hurting You Professionally?
Everyone has a personal style, but not everyone is aware of how their personal style affects their interactions and relationships with others. Some people don’t look you in the eyes because they were told as a child that it’s rude to stare, but don’t realize it can...
Networking Doesn’t Work
That’s right I said it, networking doesn’t work! For many people that is. The reason why? They don’t know what they’re doing. By now everyone has heard, “Oh, you must network if you want to find a job/find a better job/move up in your company/….” There’s just one...
The Foundation of Any Job Search or Transition
When working with clients today or working with candidates in my past life, there’s always been one thing successful people do that unsuccessful ones typically don’t do – be clear about what they want. On the surface it seems like a simple thing, but if you stop and...
Get Your Head Out of the Sand
For the past 25 years, there’s been a major shift in how companies do business and how we work in the United States, but not everyone received or read the memo about it. Some people read it and made the necessary adjustments while others have remained clueless….or in...
Career Advice I’d Give My Younger Self
I officially started my career on June 13, 1989 (wow, I can’t believe it’s been that long…and I remember the date!). I worked as a Sales Representative for an international Consumer Packaged Goods company. Shortly after I began, I was placed on a recruiting team. ...