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Make a date with discomfort

August 8, 2017 By Laura Paradise

I stretched myself today. I gave a speech. I spoke out loud. I stood in front of people. I got evaluated. I had to document and support my points. I […]

Filed Under: Meditations Tagged With: body, comfort zone, confidence, practice

Golden Handcuffs

June 30, 2017 By Laura Paradise

You hate your job. You’re afraid to leave. You say it’s the money, you know it’s the security. The familiar unsatisfying, sometimes toxic environment. Not your life purpose. Soul-less and […]

Filed Under: Career Transitions, Self-esteem Tagged With: confidence, purpose, understanding

All eyes are on YOU!

June 28, 2017 By Laura Paradise

Getting visible. Up close and personal. That’s the best way to get hired. Networking. Events. Informational interviews. Coffee dates. It feels like all eyes are on you. Which is why […]

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

The three best ways to brag in an interview

May 16, 2017 By Laura Paradise

When you’re interviewing, YOU have to be visible. It’s up to you to speak on your own behalf, to take credit for your skills and talents and accomplishments. As they say, […]

Filed Under: Interviewing Tagged With: advice, communication, confidence, self-promotion

The road to freedom: how to quit your job skillfully

April 18, 2017 By Laura Paradise

When done well, quitting a job is a smart step in your career development process.  There is no shame in quitting a job. Not if you do it well. Many smart […]

Filed Under: Career Transitions Tagged With: coaching, confidence, quitting

Career Exorcism – Clean house!

March 28, 2017 By Laura Paradise

It’s springtime. Time to clean house and let go of old ghosts. Ghosts that darken your spirits and cast gloom and doom over your sense of self-worth and your career […]

Filed Under: Other Tagged With: confidence, meditation, practice

My Commitment to You

March 22, 2017 By Laura Paradise

I want you to succeed. Yes, I am a career coach and I want you to do your good work in the world. I want you to be excited by […]

Filed Under: Other Tagged With: body, coaching, communication, confidence, self-promotion, success

What’s good for your posture is good for your pitch

March 9, 2017 By Laura Paradise

Pitching yourself or your services is a physical act. So, how about making a warm-up of talking to someone else part of your preparation?! …  candidates who are confident and enthusiastic […]

Filed Under: Interviewing, Self-esteem Tagged With: body, clarity, confidence, preparation, self-promotion

Ten Reasons you MUST practice in front of someone before a job interview

March 3, 2017 By Laura Paradise

A job interview is not a dress rehearsal. Here are ten reasons that you MUST practice in front of someone else first. To get out of your head. To find […]

Filed Under: Interviewing, Self-esteem Tagged With: coaching, communication, confidence, practice

If you’re afraid to brag, read this!

March 1, 2017 By Laura Paradise

Every step of a job search calls for bragging. Let me repeat that: every major piece of a job search – from cover letters and resumes to Linkedin profiles, interviews […]

Filed Under: Interviewing, Self-esteem Tagged With: coaching, confidence, exercise, resource, self-promotion

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