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- Job 911: Who’s Supporting You With Your Career? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2015 from Porschia Parker-GriffinHave you ever wished you had someone to work with to achieve your career goals? It can be frustrating, time consuming, and lonely when you have big plans and no one to talk to about them. Maybe you want to find a new job, get a promotion, or effectively navigate office politics. Working with ...
Views: 1273 - Bring Your Whole Self to Work - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2015 from Mike RobbinsI recently gave a TEDx talk in which I reflected on what I've seen and learned over the past fifteen years - researching, writing, and speaking about essential human experiences in the workplace. As I addressed in this talk, I believe that for us to thrive professionally, especially in today's ...
Views: 2308 - 8 Quick & Brilliant Résumé Hacks - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2015 from Tracy Parish, CPRW1) Spice it up (add color) For a quick fix, start by adding some color to your résumé you will stand out, but not only that, you can also take control of where the reader is looking. Their eye will tend to follow the bold color so you can use it to highlight your strong points like relevant job ...
Views: 1217 - Why You Are Not a Millionaire. - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2015 from Lucas ThomasMight as well have no head without them. The 7 Skills You Need to Pick-Up to be Successful. There are many skills in the world that you can learn to be successful, and without them, you won't. They can be anything from speaking and writing to leadership and strategy. But when you boil ...
Views: 1281 - Difficult Boss? 3 Keys to Communication When They Don’t Understand - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2015 from Porschia Parker-GriffinDo you have a hard time communicating with your boss or supervisor? Having a difficult boss is a reality for many professionals and can be extremely stressful for those in a job they hate. Dealing with others who have a lack of concern, offer poor instruction, are hostile or manipulative can ...
Views: 1341 - 10 Freelancing Tips for a ‘Newbie’ - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2015 from Shipra uttamFreelancing can be extremely rewarding, both in terms of job satisfaction as well as financially. However, it can be slightly overwhelming to take the leap of faith and start a freelancing career, especially if you don’t have a clue where to get started! So to make it easier, we have here 10 ...
Views: 732 - Move Up that Ladder: 5 Core Strategies for Getting Yourself Promoted - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2015 from William Wu“There is no use trying to help people who do not help themselves. You cannot push anyone up a ladder unless he be willing to climb.” Career experts mention that the day you embark a new career, you should immediately begin planning for your next promotion. And you know what? You must! Make ...
Views: 773 - Five Additional Reasons Why So Many Guitar Teachers Won’t Ever Make Good Money & How YOU Can Be The Guitar Who Does - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2015 from Tom HessFive Additional Reasons Why So Many Guitar Teachers Won’t Ever Make Good Money & How You Can Be The Guitar Who Does By Tom Hess Making a crazy amount of money as a guitar teacher is much easier than you think. With this in mind – most guitar teachers will probably only ...
Views: 886 - So You Want To Coach Millennials? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2015 from Michael MantellThere s/he sits in front of you or more likely in a text message, that “follow your dreams,” optimistic, confident, tolerant, ethnically diverse, born somewhere between 1976 and 2004, and from the most marketed to and most nearly technologically addicted, socially-networked generation in ...
Views: 1517 - Work-Life Balance: 3 Keys to a Happy Lifestyle - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2015 from Porschia Parker-GriffinHow has your career affected the rest of your life? Are you happy when you go home and ready to connect with your family? The answers to those questions usually lie in your personal, work-life balance. The ability to manage your job duties with other aspects of your life such as health, ...
Views: 1821 - How You Sound Is Who You Are - True or False? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2015 from Nancy DanielsThe answer is maybe. As an example, let's say that you are soft-spoken. If you are asked to repeat yourself a lot, others may think you lack confidence. This is just one description which comes to mind when I hear someone who doesn't speak at a normal volume level in conversation. However, I ...
Views: 2190 - 7 Things You Need to Let Go of If You Want to Move Ahead in Life - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinTaking a big step in life is always scary, especially if there is no guarantee that things will end up the way you want them to be. Whether you are going to college, getting married, or changing careers, there are some things that you have to learn to let go of if you want to move ahead. #1 ...
Views: 1637 - 9 Characteristics Of Highly Skillful People - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2015 from John Anderson“Good vibes.” Photo courtesy of citirecruitment via Flickr How often do we hear that these days? It seems everyone in the workplace has to be reminded to take it easy, remain to be positive and cheerful people, and well, think “happy thoughts.” Stress comes from a variety ...
Views: 4010(1 vote) - Winning at Working--Blurred Lines Require New Skills - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2015 from Nan RussellInstead of an early start, with time to read the news, check key messages, and write uninterruptedly for a pending project, I spent it down a rabbit hole. What I expected was a five or ten minute interruption to answer a client's email, marked with one of those urgent exclamation points, but it ...
Views: 772 - Top 5 Tips for Home Tuition Professionals and Students - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2015 from Tan RumingToday, there are many teachers who transition from full-time school teachers to home tutoring. Unlike in a teaching job, home tuition is very individualized and unregulated. Thus, when you are a private home tutor, it is important that you follow some certain guidelines in order to make sure ...
Views: 2301 - DREAM Job or DREADFUL Job…that is the question? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2015 from Heidi Gottlieb“Most people do not really want freedom, because freedom involves responsibility, and most people are frightened of responsibility ~Sigmund Freud Ah, the relativity of it all! The power of fear! Better safe than sorry. Right? How many of us wish to take that big move in our lives but we don’t ...
Views: 1367 - Why College is Leading to More Cases of Depression Nationwide? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2015 from Kallen DiggsThe New York Times wrote an article (More College Freshmen Have Reported Feeling Depressed) this month discussing how more college freshmen are reporting cases of depression. This trend does not surprise me when these freshmen have to live with the possibility of getting their bachelor's degree ...
Views: 1173 - What Do You See? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2015 from Nan RussellBased on dozens of articles that arrived in my inbox in a single week, one might think that the majority of people work in difficult work-cultures, alongside clueless co-workers, under distrusting bosses. Here are a few examples: • "You're the Boss, Not the Babysitter" • "What to Do When Your ...
Views: 858(1 vote) - Career Coaching Tip - A Positive Attitude at Work Is Your Path towards Career Advancement - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinHaving the right attitude at work can do many incredible things to your life and your career – it helps you meet goals, get some sort of career advancement, and just enjoy your job more! Unfortunately, not all of us are lucky enough to have a job that we love. So how are you supposed to keep a ...
Views: 1750 - Career in Big Data - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2015 from Varcons IncToday ‘Big Data’ is adding a real value worldwide. Ultimately the word big is affecting all of us. You can notice an extensive use and profit of big data in various areas. As present Big Data is becoming a super power in the technology world and it needs you. According to recent research, ...
Views: 621 - Are We Killing Our Children’s Dreams? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2015 from Nicholas PuriLooking back at my school career, I have to regard myself as very fortunate. Although from a social point-of-view I am sure other people had a more successful time (I once had to change school due to bullying, before making new friends and becoming more popular), from an educational ...
Views: 1449 - Rejuvenate Your Life with a Plan - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2015 from Billy ArcementThere is nothing like “January” to make one feel refreshed and motivated to start a new direction. Unfortunately, for many, the January energy fizzles out before the month is over. The big obstacle to change is keeping the momentum going throughout the entire year. Here are some tips to help ...
Views: 1700 - Amy Poehler's Awesome Career Advice - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2015 from Mari PatJust when I thought there was no refreshing new advice on how to best manage your career – Amy Poehler stepped up to the plate. She covers a plethora of topics in her book “Yes, Please!” but one that jumped out at me was a chapter titled: Treat you Career like a Bad Boyfriend. Amy does ...
Views: 1382(1 vote) - Be YOU To The Full - Your Rock Solid Power to Achieve All of Your Goals in No Time at All - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2015 from Donald PillaiThis is the day you know you're really going to do it. You have made your choice; you have made up your mind. You are determined, unstoppable and committed to living that choice. Come what may. Nothing or no one is going to change that because it's really not a 'mind'-thing, it's something from ...
Views: 1655 - Do You Sound Like a Valley Girl When You Speak? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2014 from Nancy DanielsEnding your sentences on the upswing is what I call the Valley Girl sound. Basically, it means that your statements sound like questions. It may be cute for 16-year-olds, but it definitely does not lend credibility to a professional image. If you are ending your sentences on a pitch higher ...
Views: 5051 - Five Success Strategies for Small Business Owners to Grow Their Business - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2014 from Sally MarksWhy is it some small businesses thrive and others fail? As a CPA specializing in financial strategies such as accounting, cash management, budget/forecasts, bookkeeping and more, I have gained some insight on why some companies thrive and others are forced to close their doors. While the ...
Views: 1430 - You can’t rest on your past successes - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2014 from Kathleen GageIn the years I’ve been marketing and selling online, I’ve consistently watched people struggle in their attempt to get visibility for any number of eBased products they hope to move. Whether it be gaining visibility by way of a giveaway for the purpose of building a list or selling an eBook, ...
Views: 1353 - Want miracles in your business? This helps. - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Brigitte van TuijlWhen you commit to a decision AND put your energy behind it, miracles happen. I’ve experienced this many times, but it never ceases to amaze me how well it works. Every. Single. Time. Here is just one example of what I recently experienced myself: Within 2 days after I made the ...
Views: 935 - Success is not always convenient - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageIn a recent conversation with a colleague of mine the topic of business integrity came up. Actually, I’ve had this type of conversation many times during the nearly 20 years I’ve been in business. It seems in some circles the word integrity means something completely different than in other ...
Views: 1554 - *** Follow-up Steps after the Interview – Strategies to Help You Get the Offer - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Ford MyersMy clients often express frustration after they’ve completed their interviews for a position they want. The common complaints include, “Why doesn’t the company call me back?” or “I feel like I have no power; all I can do is wait for an answer,” or “Can’t I do anything to make the employer say ...
Views: 1311 - How would your life change if you won millions of dollars? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageFor years I have had a recurring fantasy; winning hundreds of millions of dollars in the lottery. How would my life change? What could I do where money would not be a concern? Where would I travel that I have yet to visit? What toys would I buy? And on and on. A few days ago I had a shift in ...
Views: 1303 - Boost Your Online Business While Generating Revenues - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageSomething that will boost your business, your revenues and your expert status more than just about anything is information product development. There are various types of information products you can develop; those that are used specifically for building your opt-in subscriber list, those that ...
Views: 1724 - How to Train Your Voice to Be More Charismatic - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Nancy DanielsThere is an interesting article in the Wall Street Journal, by the same title, about the charismatic influence your voice can have in your professional life. Having analyzed the voices of leaders in countries such as Brazil, France, and Italy, scientists have found that those who exhibited ...
Views: 5900 - A Huge Misconception about Online Marketing - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2014 from Kathleen GageMany people hold the belief that sales and marketing has to be pushy. Nothing could be further from the truth. Sales and marketing is about making people aware of what you offer and creating the opportunity for people to make a decision based on their wants and needs. If you believe in what ...
Views: 1431 - 4 Signs You Are Holding Yourself Back - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2014 from Kathleen GageIn the time I’ve been in business and coaching others there are four phrases I’ve heard over and over that, quite seriously, are holding people back. 1. I don’t know what to do. Okay, so you don’t know what to do. What are you going to do about it? The difference between those who succeed and ...
Views: 1495 - Personal and Professional Growth: Don’t Shoot A Hole In Your Own Lifeboat - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2014 from Rob JacksonThe 1944 movie Lifeboat is a great American classic, but for the cast it almost became a great American tragedy. During the course of production, one actress contracted pneumonia twice and an actor nearly drowned. How ironic! Even a controlled simulation about a small group of survivors stranded ...
Views: 1202 - Hate How You Sound on a Recording? - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2014 from Nancy DanielsDoes this sound familiar? You hear a recording of your voice and you cringe? Perhaps you are embarrassed. Well, you are not alone. Most people do not recognize what they hear on the recording because it does not sound like the voice they hear in their head. Unfortunately, the voice on the ...
Views: 2035 - How to Stand Apart From the Competition - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2014 from Richard GreeneWhat does it mean to stand out in a crowd? Is it just a matter of looking or acting different? That could be one way to stand out but you’ll never be a seven-figure earner if you look or act like a buffoon. Standing out in a crowd will get you noticed but standing apart in a crowd will make you ...
Views: 2314 - Young Professionals Are Stressed: 3 Secrets To LOVING Your Life Again! - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2014 from Porschia Parker-GriffinHave you found yourself irritable, overwhelmed, or unable to sleep? If so, its time to ask yourself, ‘Are you stressed out?’ Professionals in the Millennial Generation, ages 20-34, are dealing with the highest levels of stress, which can lead to burnout and other negative side effects. ...
Views: 1842(1 vote) - 5 Key's to Success As a Direct Support Professional - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2014 from Bobby HarrisDirect Support Professionals (DSP's) are people who work with and for people with intellectual disabilities or physical disabilities. The motive of DSP's is to help the program participants to increase independence and integrate into the community with minimal restrictions. DSP's often enter the ...
Views: 1293 - Choosing the Best Work Samples for Your DSP Portfolio - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2014 from Bobby HarrisAs a Direct Support Professional (DSP) you are challenged each day to create a new, fun and meaningful learning experience for program participants. Often DSP's overlook their valuable contributions and fail to give themselves credit for the task performed. In order to write a quality DSP ...
Views: 1207 - Direct Support Professional (DSP): Understanding the Good Samaritan Law's - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2014 from Bobby HarrisDirect Support Professionals are service providers. Thus, they are required to meet the standard of care for those they support. Understanding the Good Samaritan Laws are vitally important for anyone providing CPR or First Aid care. By the nature of their job, a DSP is required to have training ...
Views: 1128 - Requirements to Become a Direct Support Professional - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2014 from Bobby HarrisIf you are interested in serving your community, you can always go in for volunteering. You can donate to charitable causes too. However, a few of us think a step ahead and actually think of a career that's rewarding as well as helps you serve the community in the truest sense. Some of us strive ...
Views: 1077 - Managing Better Work Performance - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2014 from William CottringerManaging Better Work Performance By Bill Cottringer “Compelling trust is the highest form of human motivation” ~Stephen Covey. We have always known that excellent work performance has to be driven by strong motivation. But in the beginning, motivational experts were only scratching ...
Views: 1446 - Is Direct Support Professional (DSP) the Right Career for You? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2014 from Bobby HarrisPeople with intellectual or physical disabilities do have equal rights, just like you. However, it is not always possible for them to lead as normal a life as most. From carrying out daily chores to working in the community, they may need the support of others. That's where a DSP comes ...
Views: 1024 - Speaking with Color - You Don't Want Too Much Or Too Little - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2014 from Nancy DanielsColor refers to those various effects in speech which give life to your delivery. Another way to describe color is the emotion and the animation heard in your voice and seen in your body language and facial expression when talking. The interesting thing about color is that you don’t want too ...
Views: 1885 - Understanding Negotiation Power - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2014 from Maurice Kerrigan Africa (Pty) Ltdhttp://www.mauricekerrigan.com/blog/understanding-negotiation-power/ Most people associate the word ‘power’ with one side dominating or overpowering the other. I define power as the ability to influence people or situations. With this definition, power is neither good nor bad. It is the abuse ...
Views: 2431(1 vote) - Why Speaking Louder Is Not the Answer If You Are Soft-Spoken - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2014 from Nancy DanielsAs a voice coach, I hate the word loud when it is used in conjunction with the speaking voice. Loud hurts your listeners’ ears; and, over time, loud can hurt your throat. I don’t want you to speak louder – I want you to speak with more power, with an increase in your volume which is not ...
Views: 5281 - Just How Good Is Your Diction? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2014 from Nancy DanielsWhile it is true that most people do not like to hear themselves on recording equipment because they do not like or recognize the sound of their speaking voice, there is another group of people who are also surprised by their lack of clear diction. And it does not just happen to those in which ...
Views: 1866 - Voice Training Not Only Improves Your Voice But Your Diction As Well - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2014 from Nancy DanielsOne of the most fascinating things I find on television or in the movies is that everyone’s speech is clear and understandable. Whether the actors are playing hoodlums or heroes, whether the characters are from Harlem or Park Avenue, they all speak distinctly. This particular characteristic is ...
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