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How to get your ducks in a row

January 30, 2018 By Laura Paradise

Lots of us have SMART goals and inspiring resolutions, but many of us don’t stay on track. Consider a beady-eyed border collie fiercely staring down a group of ducks. All […]

Filed Under: Meditations Tagged With: body, clarity, practice, search strategies, understanding

Healthy Narcissism: are you practicing it?

September 1, 2017 By Laura Paradise

What’s the first step in a job search? Knowing that you have value. Knowing what you offer. Healthy Narcissism. Yes, the starting place is YOU. You, puffed up and proud. […]

Filed Under: Self-esteem Tagged With: confidence, practice, self-promotion

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

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

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

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

Interviews ARE getting harder!

September 19, 2016 By Laura Paradise

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, […]

Filed Under: Interviewing Tagged With: coaching, confidence, culture, fear, personality, practice

Job Interview Secret: Believing people like you!

September 6, 2016 By Laura Paradise

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 […]

Filed Under: Interviewing, Self-esteem Tagged With: body, coaching, confidence, personality, play, practice

Your perfect elevator pitch

July 6, 2016 By Laura Paradise

With everyone working on branding, you likely have plenty of material for a great elevator pitch. Here are my top twelve “do’s” for a successful elevator pitch, based on years […]

Filed Under: Networking Tagged With: authenticity, coaching, communication, confidence, practice

Interviews and Honesty

May 17, 2016 By Laura Paradise

Do you think you’re better off lying in an interview? About why you left a job, about getting fired, or about gaps in your resume? You probably think that telling […]

Filed Under: Interviewing, Self-esteem Tagged With: communication, honesty, practice, soft skills, storytelling

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