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Body Language, Believability and Interview Success

February 1, 2016 By Laura Paradise

Body language and energy are often the deciding factors in winning or losing a client, a donation or a job interview. You are successful when you are in alignment: your […]

Filed Under: Interviewing Tagged With: advice, body, communication, enthusiasm, presence

Interview wisdom: Start with your BIG IMPACT

January 26, 2016 By Laura Paradise

You’ve got to show employers that you deliver results. Results, benefits, impact. In interviews, in cover letters and resumes. And you have to get people’s attention in an interview. That’s […]

Filed Under: Interviewing Tagged With: communication, exercise, impact, practice, storytelling

Career search wisdom

January 12, 2016 By Laura Paradise

Welcome! The starting place of this blog—and of your career search—is abundance—the recognition that each of us has a unique mix of skills, experience and interests that makes a difference […]

Filed Under: Other Tagged With: communication, self-promotion, soft skills, success, understanding, values

What hiring managers listen for!

January 12, 2016 By Laura Paradise

Hiring managers want to know that you will be successful in the position. They want to hire people that are knowledgeable, driven and low maintenance. Here’s what that means in […]

Filed Under: Interviewing Tagged With: communication, culture, enthusiasm, hard skills, research

Interview as Conversation: The Power of Being Present

January 7, 2016 By Laura Paradise

What’s one of the worst things you can do in an interview? Focus on getting the job! Focusing on the outcome can take your energy away from focusing on the […]

Filed Under: Interviewing Tagged With: advice, body, communication, connection, fit, presence, research

Wrapping your job offer

November 24, 2015 By Laura Paradise

It’s the season of giving. How about bringing the spirit of giving to your next interview or job presentation? The language we use to describe job search activities influences our […]

Filed Under: Self-esteem Tagged With: body, communication, giving, hard skills, personality

Getting the work you love: a reality check

November 17, 2015 By Laura Paradise

What’s between you and doing work you love? For many of us, fear is blocking the path. The only wrong decision you can make is to listen to fear. Rather, get clear […]

Filed Under: Career Transitions, Other Tagged With: are you ready, communication, fear, fit, practice, self-promotion, talking about yourself, values

May Day! What do you want to demand in the workplace?

May 1, 2015 By Laura Paradise

A good coach gives her clients assignments. In honor of May Day, I’ve got one for you. Sit down and write a letter to your boss with your demands. I’m […]

Filed Under: Other, Self-esteem Tagged With: coaching, communication, exercise, standards

Commanding Presence as a Fundraiser: The Body-Mind Connection

March 12, 2015 By Laura Paradise

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 […]

Filed Under: Self-esteem Tagged With: body, communication, connection, presence

Learn the AEIOUs of assertive, embodied communication

March 10, 2015 By Laura Paradise

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 […]

Filed Under: Self-esteem Tagged With: body, communication, confidence, enthusiasm, getting clear

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