Mentors, sponsors and accountability masters will help you navigate around your blind spots and avoid career self sabotage. Make sure you cultivate others to have your back in life and career!
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.
Having a personal career coach for C-level executives is expected as part of their continuing professional development and it also makes great business sense. Coaches can also be helpful for non-executives in various stages of your career. A coach can help polish your communication skills, develop and implement effective leadership strategies in your workplace, and […]
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.
It is no surprise that the current job market is challenging for job seekers and those wanting to advance their careers. Competition is fierce from entry-level to the executive ranks and women are still outnumbered and under-valued in many male dominated professions. Women need to get into the career game and redefine their competitive edge […]
It’s no secret that a mentor can be a terrific resource as you navigate your personal career path. Seeking a mentor starts simply with asking for advice from a trusted professional who has been there and done that in your industry. Start by asking for information and advice and see how the relationship develops. You […]
In her TED talk (which has gone viral), Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook talked about the scarcity of women in the corporate company restrooms and being mistaken for someone’s assistant during her earlier career days. In reality, the boys club still exists in many careers so what’s a professional woman to do? Jane Fang wrote […]
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 […]
I’m a big fan of assembling a Personal Board of Directors to help guide you on your unique career journey but I recently came across the concept of Thought Partners. Barbara Stanny wrote a great piece in Forbes about successful people, who in addition to having career mentors and sponsors seek the wisdom of Thought […]
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.
