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Savvy Professional Career Wisdom by Caroline Dowd-Higgins
This is Not the Career I Ordered is read by thousands of careerists around the globe. With savvy tools, inspiration, and resources, this timeless book empowers you to enjoy your career, and love your life!
What Are You Waiting For?
This was a big week for me. I left a senior leadership role in a large organization to pursue my executive coaching, speaking, and consulting practice full-time. My side-hustle entrepreneurial days are over – bring on the full-hustle! This was not an overnight decision. I have been pursuing my business on evenings, weekends, and precious […]
Hone Your Emotional Agility
As we continue to navigate the VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous) landscape and the ongoing pandemic journey, mental unwellness is at an all-time high. The World Health Organization reports that depression is the single leading cause of disability globally. Savvy organizations are offering more comprehensive wellness support like access to therapy as part of […]
Why You Need Mentors and Sponsors for Your Career Development
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.
Elevate Your Career
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 […]
Kawasaki Wisdom on Achieving Likeability
Guy Kawasaki is the author of twelve books including APE: Author, Publisher, Entrepreneur — How to Publish a Book, What the Plus!, and Enchantment: The Art of Changing Hearts, Minds and Action. He’s the former chief evangelist of Apple and current advisor to Motorola. He shares enchanting stuff on the topics of marketing, enchantment, social […]
8 Ways to “Manage Up” — Without Your Boss Knowing You’re Doing It
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 […]
Bring on Your Sparkle Factor
When you play to your strengths and tap your inner passion you reveal your sparkle factor. Spend some time identifying what really makes you tick and bring on your sparkle.
What NOT to Wear for the Job Interview This Summer
I am looking forward to having Vicky Oliver as a guest on my CBS Radio show in September but I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to share her expert tips about dressing for job interviews in the summer months. Vicky has written five best-selling career development books, including 301 Smart Answers to Tough Business Etiquette […]
Get Into Your Career Game
Don’t play it so safe that you lose out on new opportunities Get into the game and try something new!
A Professional Photo is an Investment in Your Career
Be honest, does your LinkedIn profile have a photo or are you one of those people who chose not to upload an image? The message you are sending to the professional world is not a good one if you opted out of including a head shot. It’s not a beauty contest but a way for […]
Colleague Drama 101
I’ve spoken a lot lately about being liked vs. respected at work and I encourage you to choose the latter in your work environment since when you are well respected, people tend to also enjoy your company. But sometimes colleagues just don’t get along and personalities clash. I’ve even heard horror stories of unacceptable behavior […]
So Many Interviews!
Interviewing with a large company? The number of interviews can be staggering. At a certain point you begin to ask yourself if they are just pumping you for ideas or if management has a problem with decision-making. Not to worry! The seemingly endless cycle of interviews is a great way to learn about the corporate […]
Playing Together in the Multi-Generational Professional Sandbox
Work environments today have multi-generational employees and the frustration amongst the age groups is heard loud and clearly in many industries. Millennials are asking for balance and flexibility during the job interview. Baby Boomers are vexed by Generation Y and their tether to technology. Generation X is eager for feedback about their work and also […]
I Have an App for That!
That’s right, I have ventured into the world of smart device applications and my new App is live and ready for you to download. If you are in need of daily career inspiration or action steps to reinvigorate your current role or job search – Career Coach Caroline’s Career Tips App for smart phone (iPhones […]
