In my writing mastermind group, we did a five-minute warm up. It’s a brilliant practice to support getting great writing done. Here’s what we got out of the short writing […]
Genuine enthusiasm
That’s what will get you hired. Positive energy that is real. That you feel. That we can feel too. It doesn’t have to be total, unconditional love and passion. It […]
Sharpen your aim, sharpen your pencil
If you’re in a career search, then you are taking aim. You are poised with a bow and arrow looking out at your target. Ready, steady, aim and fire! When […]
The spirit of friendship
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 […]
Career transitions and million dollar donations
What do they have in common? They take Guts. Stamina. Mindfulness. Dealing with FEAR. Talking to BIG STATUS people. Preparing for BIG WINS. Securing your ideal job is on par […]
Advice for Hiring Managers: Rapport, rapport, rapport
On behalf of job seekers, here’s some kind advice for the people doing the interviewing… Dear Hiring Manager, I know you have a lot of work to do and you […]
Interviewing: it’s NOT what you say!
We’re obsessed with getting the right answer. But, our words are only a small fraction of what people remember … as in about seven percent of what people take in […]
Career transitions that work
How did three 50+ year old women make successful career transitions to jobs THEY LOVE? Courage, conviction and creativity … paying attention to their values and organizations that align […]
Interviews ARE getting harder!
If you’re up for a professional job, you have to show that you can think and anticipate. Think about what it takes to be successful and integrate into the culture, […]
Job Interview Secret: Believing people like you!
People hire people they like, right? Truth be told, I believe that most people I meet will like me. And, yes, I’ve had lots of great job interviews and great […]