Here’s one of the Simple Career Coaching Tips I share with my clients: Instead of talking to yourself in the first person (I’m stressed about this interview), switch to the second or third person. (You’re stressed, He’s / She’s stressed, even [use your own name] is stressed.)
Read MoreThe recent Target cuts have called attention to how challenging layoffs can be. Whether laid off from Target or another job, anyone who has experienced this knows the unique type of loss and upheaval it creates. First of all, I want to express my concern to people who have been laid off – and to those whose lives are being impacted by it. I am sorry. I know this can be painful and feel out
Read MoreWhen you see something so inspirational, as in the story about Barbara Beskind who landed her dream job in Silicon Valley at age 89, it can set off lots of little sparklers for you. After watching and reading her story, here are three of mine: 1. Decade birthdays often spur activity. Many clients come to me when they are approaching a birthday that ends in a “0”. In the past month, I’ve talked to clients
Read MoreI’m sitting at a very messy desk, trying to get this blog post written. I feel like I “should” clear off my desk because everyone knows you can think better when there’s no clutter around. I also know that if it were easy to clean off the desk, I would have done it already. So do I really want to take the time to do that and put off writing the blog? Honestly? I don’t
Read MoreEarlier this month, I was interviewed on KLBB Radio by the founders of “Aging, but Dangerous” – a local organization recently featured in Time Magazine. Jean Ketcham and Suzanne Bates’ organization “inspires, empowers and challenges women over 50 to self-fulfill, self-actualize and live their lives to the absolute fullest.” Listen to my interview now. The interview is in “The Sizzle” segment of the program starting at 16 minutes, 13 seconds into the program. If the
Read MoreAretha Franklin had it right. Now there are statistics to back it up. Working in a place of disrespect has far-reaching consequences not only on employee satisfaction but on productivity, creativity, problem solving, customer relations, and even the bottom line. So what can you do when you find yourself in a workplace where incivility, rather than civility, is the norm? Read on to learn: What studies teach us about the importance of respect in the
Read MoreJanuary 18–21, 2015 (NEW) & March 16–19, 2015 If you long for “B,” and also wish to invest in your career with a group of other savvy women, I invite you to attend the second annual Sanibel Career Retreat on spectacular Sanibel Island, Florida. Begin Again Coaching is pleased to announce two retreats this year, one in January and one in March, to provide participants with date flexibility, capacity, and pricing options. Last year, participants
Read MoreMany clients come to me when they are considering, in the midst of, or on the other side of a divorce or uncoupling. After being in a relationship with another for a long time, newly single people find themselves asking: How am I going to manage when everything falls on me? If you or someone you know is “uncoupling”, please: Take a look at the blog below to learn how I’ve worked with my clients on
Read MoreJoin me for a free lunchtime career workshop that will help you clarify the next steps to take so your professional life is going in the direction you want it to go. Write the Next Chapter in your Professional Autobiography Wednesday, February 19, 2014, 12–1pm This entertaining session will: Help you gain an increased sense of ownership about your career direction; Provide three specific ideas – tailored just for you – to regain control of
Read MoreJoin us for a Health and Wellness Happy hour! Thursday, January 16, 2014, 5:30–7:30pm (full moon that night!) Pindoctor Acupuncture in Linden Hills 3511 W 44th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55410 (On 44th between Beard and Chowen Ave S) Bright light to your New Year intentions. Meet and chat with eight supportive health care and lifestyle practitioners who can help you live your best life in 2014. You’ll have the chance to win a gift certificate
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