As an interview and job coach, I am particularly interested in our ability to CONNECT and BUILD RAPPORT and CONVEY VALUE and GENERATE INTEREST and EXCITEMENT. These four things are the cornerstones […]
Covid Communications: How are you listening?
When I talk, are you listening? Are you present? Are you tuning into what I am saying and how I am saying it… body language and eye contact and tone […]
Choosing to Open, or Close
My heart says, there are so many things wrong with sheltering in place and social distancing. We are CLOSED IN. We are AVOIDING CONTACT. We DO NOT SEE EACH OTHER. […]
What’s pragmatic and possible NOW?
What to write and what to do when many of us are frightened, working from home, not sure if we are working or will have work… I am writing with […]
Noticing: The Unsung SuperPower
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 […]
Your Welcoming Spirit
From job interviews and networking to the first day of a new job, the spirit of welcoming can help you make connections, get hired and feel welcomed in return! Pay attention to […]
You are a storyteller
All of us love stories, and tell stories beautifully. In moments, we take someone to a childhood moment trying to catch slippery tadpoles, we smile while describing being pursued by stray cows (!), we are […]
Interviewing is Connecting
The phrase “only connect” is a key when interviewing. Employers hire people who are relatable. Rapport, trust, and connection trump credibility. Employers hire people who are genuine and believable. Yes, nervousness is […]
Networking is nest-building
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 […]
Getting an informational interview
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 […]