I know….it’s a really basic question Are you willing to change?? The truth is, many of us aren’t. We are happy to lead average…even dull lives for the sake of ‘predictability’. I can’t do this. Honestly…I can’t. Whether it’s changing where I park at the YMCA….or changing which countries we go on mission trips to…..I have to change things up in my life. I have to...

Tips for a successful interview Part 2: During the interview   After you have filled out applications and handed in resumes, you still have to ace the interview before the job is yours.  Here are some tips to help you succeed in landing your next job.   1) Be prepared. Anticipate questions your interviewer may ask so that you can think of creative or proper ways to answer. Being prepared is key. An interviewer can tell if you...

Part 1: Preparation Interviews are sometimes an intimidating aspect of the job search process. Preparing yourself by following these common sense tips can lessen the stress.   1 – Research the company. Go into the interview armed with the knowledge of the company’s motto, what services and products they offer, and even background information such as the company’s history. If you know the name of the person...

She came to me…seeking out career coaching. She had great technical experience. But…she’d left her field to focus on raising her kids. She’d worked part-time at a Chamber of Commerce. She wanted something new. She wanted to move into something that combined her engineering background and her marketing experience at the chamber. But wait a minute…she asked for help in a DOWN ECONOMY? You can’t find a...

Are you working just to make ends meet? Are you tired of working a job that you view as a “dead end”? Then it’s about time you decide what you ultimately want out of a job. For success and happiness at work you should be giving your time and talents to a company that fits your values. But….before you can search for a job that fits your values, you must know what your values are and what they mean to you. Take some time...

What steps have you taken to improve yourself lately?? A few days ago, I went to a writer’s conference called ‘Write to the Bank’. I met lots of cool folks from different walks of life. I got lots of good ideas for my books and products. And…I just had a fun time overall. It’s one step for me in improving myself to make a better tomorrow. What about you? What have you been doing to improve...