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 […]
Your summer job search
For many of us summer means time off, and rightly so. There are wise ways to enjoy summer and stay on top of your job search. Here are suggestions to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Interview as Conversation: The Power of Being Present
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 […]
Commanding Presence as a Fundraiser: The Body-Mind Connection
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 […]
Start with yourself
Putting your life vest on first applies to times you’re on land – and in the air. On land, that life vest is your body. Too often, you lose touch […]
A gift of the heart
When we listen, we have a choice. We live in a our world that privileges the mind and recognizes the power of the “gut reaction.” It’s a gift to the […]