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Rebuilding Self-Esteem

April 9, 2019 By Laura Paradise

Confidence is almost an essential ingredient for job seekers. But, there are times when you feel down and nothing looks good, most especially you. Nonetheless, you’ve got to keep on […]

Filed Under: Self-esteem Tagged With: communication, community, confidence

Warm up to Cold Calls

January 29, 2019 By Laura Paradise

Nobody likes the idea of cold calls. Nobody except people on the other side of a call who know the thrill and adrenaline rush of making contact. That, along with […]

Filed Under: Networking Tagged With: communication, community, search strategies

Noticing: The Unsung SuperPower

December 5, 2018 By Laura Paradise

Noticing is a super power. Noticing and acting upon what you notice can lead to fulfillment and connection. This powerful skill could very likely land you a job or a client or […]

Filed Under: Meditations Tagged With: community, connection, giving, listening

How do YOU get things done?

December 19, 2017 By Laura Paradise

How you do anything is how you do everything. Thanks to Martha Beck for this very wise quote about getting things done. The question is, how do YOU do things? […]

Filed Under: Apply Smart Tagged With: clarity, coaching, community, exercise, honesty, search strategies, understanding

Networking is nest-building

November 7, 2017 By Laura Paradise

  Seventy percent of jobs come through networking! Yes, networking. What is networking but weaving together conversations and connections to create structures that supports you, and your job search? You […]

Filed Under: Networking Tagged With: community, connection, search strategies

Getting an informational interview

October 5, 2017 By Laura Paradise

Subject line: lunch or coffee? Reply: why, yes, I’d love to meet you. Agenda: informational interview! Imagine receiving an email with the subject line: lunch or coffee?! Would you answer […]

Filed Under: Interviewing, Networking Tagged With: advice, community, connection, informational interview

When Accountability Works

January 12, 2017 By Laura Paradise

People often hire a coach or find a buddy when they want accountability. Here’s what I know about when accountability works. I hope these tips work for you. Accountability works … When it’s gentle […]

Filed Under: Other Tagged With: coaching, community, practice

The spirit of friendship

November 29, 2016 By Laura Paradise

Do you approach interviewers as friend or foe? For most of us the attitude is one of doing battle. After all, there is a perceived power mis-match and the interviewer […]

Filed Under: Interviewing, Self-esteem Tagged With: body, communication, community, confidence, connection

Great goals make for great dinner conversation

November 21, 2016 By Laura Paradise

You’ve likely read advice about “SMART” goal setting. There are two crucial ingredients missing from goal setting tips: a friendly audience, and dinner. If you’re working on a big goal, […]

Filed Under: Other, Self-esteem Tagged With: communication, community, exercise, values

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Upcoming Events!

 

April 4, 3:30-5 pm, In Person. Writing from the Heart: Find your Inner Wisdom.

Free! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/heart-on-paper-journaling-as-a-path-to-inner-wisdom-tickets-1301310066439?aff=oddtdtcreator

Six week Online Job Search Group, Monday March 10 – April 14, 5:30-7 pm, $25/session. 

To attend, RSVP to lparadise.coach@gmail.com

 

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