Bridges are most effective if they are built before we need them. Why is it important for your career to build bridges? First of all, you never know where your next great opportunity will come from. Additionally, wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could offer referrals...

World Gratitude Day is celebrated annually on the 21st of September.   Practicing a gratitude mindset can increase your ability to rejuvenate, inspire, and elevate your day. Here are some suggestions to increase your focus on gratitude: 1.    Start a gratitude...

We have all had some awesome bosses and some bosses that were not quite as awesome. We learned from all of them. The managers that I respected and admired share similar qualities. While they may come from different backgrounds and have unique strengths, the...

When you see Coke's famous red label, you know immediately what their brand stands for. Just like Coke's iconic branding, you have a personal brand as well. Do other people know what you stand for?  How to Create Your Personal Brand Most of the people you want to meet...

Now is the BEST time to prepare for your future! Here are a few things you can do:  UPSKILL This is the perfect time to improve your marketability. Read job postings carefully to make sure you have the qualifications to get your dream job. Take courses to gain...

Revisit | Reimagine| Reinvent It’s amazing how much we can get done simply by opening our minds to something different. You may have reached a plateau in your career and you know that you want to make a bigger impact. Or you believe that you can achieve more and are...

Welcome to Career Tip Tuesday! Now is the BEST time to prepare for your future! FACT: Over 80% of new hires will be referred by someone they know to get the job of their dreams. The more people you know, the more likely someone will refer you for your next job...

WELCOME TO CAREER TIP TUESDAY! LinkedIn is the most powerful marketing tool that job seekers have. Unfortunately, many people are not using it well.  FACT: According to LinkedIn, All-Star profiles are 40x more likely to receive job opportunities. Since 95% of...

Have You Ever Been Asked an Interview Question That Made You Feel Like You Were Too Old for The Job?  Unfortunately, ageism is alive and well in the US. Age-related bias (whether it is conscious or unconscious) can become painfully apparent during the interview...

Imagine this: You have a phone call with your nutritionist and within 1 week you lose 10 pounds and feel amazing! Sounds too good to be true – right? I am not a nutritionist, but recently I experienced something similar. I spent 1 hour with my client, John, showing...

Did you know that you have 220 characters available to use in your LinkedIn Profile HEADLINE? The HEADLINE is located right below your profile picture. Don't waste this valuable space with just your current title. Stand out from the crowd by using your HEADLINE to...

In our current job market, we have seen an increasing number of scams that attract people who just want to get a great job. Scammers will often post their fake jobs on legitimate job boards, like Indeed and Monster. These thieves are trying to get two main things -...