Mentor = an experienced, trusted adviser; someone who teaches or gives help and advice to a less experienced person I have never had a formal mentor. I’ve spent many years doing academic and professional research. I have had jobs that provided amazing professional development opportunities. I have attended many, many business events and specialized […]
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I have 3 important questions for you today! 1. Are you a college intern hoping to land a full-time position with your current internship agency? Let me help you get hired. 2. Have you outgrown your current position and want to advance in your company? Let me help you get promoted. 3. Did
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I am in WORK mode right now. No long blog post today just a note based on my weekend introspection and leadership training. It’s a brand new year and I am doing the inner work that results in outward manifestation – implementing proven strategies and (re)packaging myself for success. Success is intentional and I am
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A mentor is a resource to help you avoid obstacles, shorten your learning curve and/or simply reach your goals faster than you would on your own. A mentor can serve as a sounding board or introduce you to your next boss or client. January is National Mentoring Month. Do you have a mentor? Do you
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The year 2014 was a year of learning, excitement, and revelation. Here are the 5 biggest lessons I learned last year: 1. I really have been hiding my awesomeness. I am a true introvert. I am not a shy person and not a quiet person either but I do shy away from photos…and videos…and audio
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Happy New Year! Welcome to 2015! In 2014 I helped you Get Hired. Now it’s time to move up the career ladder. I am here to help you Get Promoted in 2015! Career development requires a clear understanding of your skills, abilities, interests, and goals. If you want to Get Promoted you must also
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Generation Y are also known as millennials. People born between 1977-1990 or 1981-2000 depending on who you ask. There are many negative stereotypes about millennials including entitled, lazy, selfish, and slackers. After spending many, many years with Gen Y’ers in my home as well as in the work place hiring, training, managing, and teaching I
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More than one in five Americans ages 18-34 told Pew Research Center pollsters last year that they’ve postponed having a baby “because of the bad economy.” The same proportion said they were holding off marriage until the economy recovered. More than a third of 25-to 29-year-olds had moved back in with their parents. The
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Problem = any question or matter involving doubt, uncertainty, or difficulty A problem can be any task or assignment you must complete. We encounter problems – large and small – on a daily basis. From deciding what to have for breakfast or where to park at the grocery store to selecting a college major or
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A leader is a person who rules, guides, or inspires others. It has been said that management is an occupation and leadership is a calling. There are several qualities that good leaders possess such as critical thinking and active listening and various ways to strengthen your leadership skills. Here are 5 ways you can be
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