All of us have gifts, but some of us never open our packages. If you can’t find your gifts, you’re probably looking in the wrong places! We’ve been taught that a key […]
Am I good fit? Getting feedback in the Internet Age
Most people looking for work don’t get much feedback. And that leaves a big black hole for figuring out how to improve your job search strategies and materials. Resumes go […]
Commanding Presence as a Fundraiser: The Body-Mind Connection
Whether you’re soliciting funds person-to-person or front-of-room, it is critical that you establish your presence. You want to communicate with confidence and warmth, steadiness and strength. You want to capture […]
Learn the AEIOUs of assertive, embodied communication
Everyone deserves to feel proud of her accomplishments. Align your body, voice and energy to communicate, “I am”! Here are tips to help you. A – Arrive Make your presence […]
The most dreaded interview questions: tips to win them over without lying
Which interview questions do you dread the most: why did you leave your last job? Tell me about yourself (e.g., is there a logical thread in your work history?). What […]
Afraid of interviews? What to do when you’re shy
Conventional wisdom is that you have to toot your own horn to get hired or promoted. That’s great advice when you’re comfortable talking boldly and confidently about yourself. Not all […]
Career advice: Get out in the daylight
Don’t be an ostrich with your head in the sand! Here’s a test to see if you need to get out of the office and into the daylight. (This test […]
Tired of looking at job listings? Rx for when you’re stuck
Here’s what doesn’t work when you’re in transition: spending time thinking and thinking and listening to yourself too much. Face it. You can become your own worst enemy if left […]
Looking for a job? Self-promotion is not a dirty word!
If you’re going to compete in work and business, you’ve got to puff up and speak up. There are a lot of people strutting around like peacocks demanding attention. Don’t […]
Poetry for the Pitch
Crafting a good pitch can be a bitch. It can also be a creative act. By approaching it as poetry you could find your voice, gather material that’s unique and […]