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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!
Older, Wiser, and Career Dynamic
I have executive coaching clients in their fifth and sixth decade of life who are navigating a career change due to lay-offs, or company mergers beyond their control. Others are career transitioning by choice. My clients expressed worry about ageism as they consider what’s next on their professional journey and seek employment that honors their […]
Hire the Least Likely Candidates and Win with The Underdogs
I am so fortunate to meet and work with incredible thought leaders who are changing the world and Gil Winch, a guest on my Your Working Life podcast is no exception. When Gil learned that he had terminal cancer and a shortened expected lifespan, he decided to take on the challenge of changing the world regarding […]
Cummins Recognized as a Top Place to Work
I fully believe in the career development principle that when you find an organization that honors your professional values you will be gratified on the job. Cummins, a global company widely regarded for their rapidly growing innovation has just been recognized as one of the 100 Best Places to Work in IT in 2012 by […]
How to Navigate Your Way Abroad
In my musical career I traveled and worked abroad quite a bit and I was forever grateful to the locals who helped me learn the social norms and etiquette nuances of each region. From the British women who taught me how important it was to honor “tea time” to the German gentleman who in no […]
Harness The Power of Leadership Language
The language you use determines the respect, credibility, and power you command in the workplace. Influence expert, Karen Keller, PhD shares valuable wisdom about how women unknowingly use language that undermines their power and she provides solutions about how to change these habits for the better. According to Dr. Keller, women need to make a […]
Your First Impression Projects Your Personal Brand
By now you should know that Emotional Intelligence is highly sought after in the work arena. You may not realize how much your personal brand plays a role in the professional persona you project. From what you wear to how you communicate, you are a living billboard for your personal marketing plan. Image is all-encompassing […]
Insider Secrets to Take You Swiftly from Temp to Permanent Work
In this economy, temporary or contract work can often be a bridge to full-time, career worthy employment. Whether your work attire collar is blue or white – or if you are a rookie entering the workforce for the first time, you need the inside scoop in order to survive and thrive in the temporary workforce. […]
Learn to Light Up a Room
I recently watched a PBS documentary about former President, Bill Clinton and the show discussed his movie star like charisma and how it came so naturally to him. Clinton could capture the attention of a packed stadium while making you feel like you were the only person in the room since his charisma was so […]
You’ve Been Promoted to Manager But You Don’t Know How to Manage!
You’ve been a star performer on your team and you have distinguished yourself by going above and beyond and then the happy day comes with your promotion to Manager. While at first you are thrilled with the new salary and title, you soon begin to realize that the managing skill set has never been in […]
Channel Your Career Karma with Deepak Chopra
If you haven’t seen the documentary film “Decoding Deepak” by Gotham Chopra who chronicles his father and spiritual guru, Deepak Chopra you can still apply the lessons to your life and career. Rohit Bhargava, adjunct faculty in Marketing at Georgetown University distilled some of the film’s best leadership and marketing lessons in a recent article. […]
Showcase How You Are Indispensable at Work
During the height of the recession, professionals who feared the proverbial pink slip fared better than others when they proved how they were indispensable in their workplace. Even as we claw our way out of the slow economy and the job market begins to level, it’s more important than ever to illustrate why you are […]
Smart Device Career App Gives Your Job Search a Competitive Edge at Cummins
In a world where you can do almost anything with a smart device app from previewing movie trailers to using your phone as a powerful flashlight, the application technology has penetrated the career development world as well. Cummins is a global company widely regarded for their rapidly growing innovation. Their new career app makes the […]
Unleash Your Professional Moxie!
Are you a woman with vigor, verve, pep, skills, and know-how? This courage and assertiveness is known as moxie and it will take you far in the career world. The Moxie Exchange Movement has tapped the power of amazing women to help you move forward with specific professional goals. Moxie is a national business and […]
