The US Labor market is picking up speed and your promote-ability could follow suit. While asking for a raise may be something you look forward to as much as a root canal, being well prepared will help reduce your anxiety and up your chances of getting a promotion. Remember, you’ll never get it of you […]
As the year draws to a close, I am reminded of the great leadership lessons I have learned from colleagues, mentors, sponsors, coaches, and a myriad of incredible people I’ve encountered on my professional journey. May these words of wisdom give you the courage and fortitude to chart your unique path with confidence so you […]
As a career coach, I often work with people that brand products or services for an organization but have no real awareness of their personal professional brand and why it matters. It’s time to take stock of your own brand and use it to achieve your career goals. Your Story Matters – when was the […]
Beverly Flaxington is a Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst (CPBA) and career and business adviser and I am looking forward to having her as a guest on my CBS Radio show this summer. Beverly and I have talked about how a bad boss is often the reason behind employee disengagement and ultimately lack of retention in […]
You need to be in control of your career destiny so it doesn’t happen by default and learning to manage your career is something every professional woman can do. Whether you are contemplating a career reinvention or looking to jump start an existing career to reignite your passion – you need to know the essential […]
Unemployment is moving slowly in the right direction but many companies are still downsizing to make financial ends meet. A savvy professional needs to showcase their value-add and strategize early to avoid a right sizing job loss. Here are some action steps to help prevent the dreaded job elimination email. Become Indispensable – You must […]
Raises have been minimal, or non-existent from 2010 to 2012 according to a compensation-planning survey from Mercer, a New York human resources consulting firm. Most organizations have not even covered the 2012 cost of living adjustment (COLA) of 3.6 % as reported by the Social Security Administration and responded with paltry raises in the 2.7% […]
