Advance Your Career Through Visibility Outside the Office
Advance Your Career Through Visibility Outside the Office Career Advancement Want to advance your career? We all know that a positive personal brand, excellent workmanship, and building connections within your company play a starring role in your career trajectory. What’s often overlooked is that what you do outside the organization may also be a factor. […]
Advance Your Career Through Sponsorship
Advance Your Career Through Sponsorship Career Sponsorship If you’re ready to get on the fast track in your career, there’s no faster track than sponsorship by someone with the power to help you on your way. This might sound like mentorship, but some nuances differentiate a sponsor from a mentor. You may already understand what […]
Aligning A Career with Your Strengths
Aligning a Career with Your Strengths To find the career you were made for, you must first develop a basic understanding of your core strengths. We’re not talking about knowledge or skills; those are things you’ve learned and practiced along the way. Think of strengths as part of what makes you, well… you. These are […]
Do You Have an Abundance or Scarcity Mindset?
Do You Have an Abundance or Scarcity Mindset? Abundance or Scarcity? How you view the world can affect the opportunities you see, your expectations, and ultimately your results. You can choose to see the world as a place of abundance or a place of scarcity. One is certainly more optimistic than the other! Your view […]
3 Types of Intelligence That Impact Your Success
3 Types of Intelligence That Impact Your Success The 3 Types of Intelligence How many types of intelligence are there? Some experts claim there are two – others claim nine! But which kind matters for success and happiness? Three types of intelligence significantly impact your success. And it may surprise you to learn that the […]
Assembling Your Personal Board of Advisors
Assembling Your Personal Board of Advisors Who’s in the Boardroom of Your Life? Imagine for a moment that your life is a business and you are the CEO. Perhaps each quarter, or even each month, you would gather in a meeting room with a group of trusted advisors – a board of directors. With their […]
You Have the Power to Survive a Bad Boss
3. You Have the Power to Survive a Bad Boss It Started Great I worked at Microsoft for 7 years, from 2004 to 2011. And I did well from the start. My hard work and contributions were appreciated. It showed in the promotions I received, along with increased responsibilities. Everything was fantastic, and I was […]
You Have the Power to Defy Your Beginnings
1. You Have the Power to Defy Your Beginnings My Family’s Humble Beginnings As far as humble beginnings are concerned, mine was almost as modest as they come. Like so many others in this country who descended from slavery, my ancestry is a mystery to me. But I do have a few old, faded family […]
The Key to Career Satisfaction
The Key to Career Satisfaction How Do You Feel About Work? Unfortunately, if you are unhappy and feel stuck in your career, you are not alone. A worldwide Gallup poll found only 15% of the world’s one billion full-time workers are engaged at work. Moreover, 80% of Americans are dissatisfied with their jobs. Shocking! Eighty […]
The Coach is ‘In’ – Are You?
The Coach is ‘in’: Are you? It’s Time to Hire a Coach According to a recent Forbes article, 2022 is the year you should hire a coach. Do you think you’re ready for a professional coach? If so, you’ve come to the right place! I am here and ready to be a guide on your journey […]