It takes a village and successful people ask for help. Assemble your professional board to help you navigate your career journey.
Everywhere I go, I’ve noticed that elevators are almost empty and stairwells are filled with people tracking their daily steps with wearable fitness devices. I’m a Fitbit user and I’m happy to report that this accountability device has improved my health and my career more than I ever imagined. I check my mileage, my stairs […]
Mentors and sponsors can be crucial for your career development. Think of them as accountability masters to take you to the new level to set and accomplish goals.
Robyn Odegaard is an amazing woman whose career reinvention story I will feature on my blog in September. She founded her business Champion Performance Development www.ChampPerformance.com and is committed to teaching individuals how to better communicate and resolve conflict on teams. Doc Robyn’s compelling campaign – Stop The Drama helps teams function more effectively. http://stopthedramanow.com […]
Tribe is the trendy new word for team and following up on the Keith Ferrazzi method (from his book – Who’s Got Your Back) there are four core mind-sets that build the behavioral foundation for lifeline relationships. People ask me frequently – who should I seek out to serve on my Board of Directors. Here […]
A well meaning friend mentioned that my book success and growing national speaking engagements happened so quickly. While his comment was innocent, what he doesn’t realize are the years of hard work and preparation that have gone into these projects that have laid the ground work for what is coming to fruition right now. Malcolm […]
A fellow career coach and friend, Angela Beeching shared a great article about Integrity Day – a targeted day when you collaborate with friends or colleagues to get things done. I’m a big fan of assigning accountability masters in life to give you a gentle nudge, or a firm kick, as need be to help you […]
I’ve learned a lot from people in my life who have faced extreme adversity and still found the strength to be positive. While I strive to maintain a cup half full mentality, there are taxing times when I need some extra help to stay positive and upbeat. It’s so easy to go to the dark […]
While I was researching the concept of failure, I came across a fascinating article by John J Sviokla who pens the blog Daily Innovation. John shared his insights about failure, accountability, and how it impacts the workplace. Dave Pottruck former co-CEO at Charles Schwab was fired in 2004 because he did not turn the company […]
From academia and the non-profit arena to the corporate world-of-work, I have many clients who complain about bosses who are ineffective leaders. Are their leaders intelligent and talented people? Yes. But, are they able to lead a team, motivate others, and empower success in their colleagues? No! I have come to believe that while some leaders are born, most are […]
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.
