Negotiation is a skill and you must be prepared to be successful. Don’t put a number on the table first and limit your ability to control the deal.
Don’t succumb to a sedentary work day. Consider a walking phone call and get up frequently to energize your body and stimulate your brain.
Does your wardrobe indicate that you are a promotable player? Dressing for success should impact how yo approach casual Friday.
Change can be fearful for many but studies show that a career change that empowers you to play to your strengths will lead to success and gratification.
Sleep deprivation is a threat to your well-being and your career. Studies indicate that a little natural light during your day may enhance your ability to sleep better at night.
Develop leadership skills by going beyond your job description and serving on boards or as a volunteer in your local community. Professional development need not be exclusive to your job.
You are never too old or too young to be a mentor. Consider the impact of reverse mentorship and how you can pay it forward to help another on their career journey
Start your work day with a task that gratifies you to empower you with energy and enhanced productivity throughout the rest of your day.
Tell your compelling story in a networking situation so you are better understood and remembered. It’s time to refresh you old elevator pitch!
With 20+ years of career and professional development, speaking, and consulting experience, Caroline Dowd-Higgins desires to empower and energize people to achieve their personal goals. Her speaking style is engaging, high energy, and positive, focusing on unlocking the self-advocate within each of us.
