It takes a lot to build trust. In preparation for my birthday, my husband searched for hotels and other places we could consider for our family’s celebration. He carefully read through their websites and checked online forums for reviews of other customers. He wanted to make sure that we spend our time and money wisely. […]
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When the going gets tough, the tough gets going, so they say. It’s easier said than done, don’t you think? It is especially tough when your account balance is running low, your boss keeps giving you more work yet you’re underpaid, none of your prospects have called you back, or you just can’t seem to find
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Do you like what you do each day? How would your employees answer this question? According to Gallup, only 20% can give a strong “yes” response to this question. The answer to this seemingly simple question, pretty much sums up your career well-being. Career Well-being and its impact on our lives Career well-being, according to
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Some time ago, I posted on LinkedIn “You deserve a career that doesn’t just pay the bills but also fills the heart” and I saw how it resonated with so many. I felt the need to write something to follow through and support those who are wondering if that bill-paying and heart-filling career actually exists, and if
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Do people like working with you? Some time ago, I listened to an audiobook on marketing that said that marketing yourself (and eventually getting clients) requires you to be both credible and likeable. It got me thinking and reminded me of recent experiences where likeability actually paved the way to immediate and potential
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Losing your job is not easy. Telling others about it isn’t easy either. I know. I’ve been there. Going through this almost 6 years ago, I know that this in-between space comes with a mixed bag of emotions. I was excited to start a new chapter. I was grateful for the extra time and money
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Let’s face it. We drown ourselves in more and more information, fill every empty block in our calendar with a webinar that interests us, and proudly tell the world that we invest in our own development. And when asked why you should be hired for a position where you have little or no
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When the going gets tough, the tough gets going, so they say. It’s easier said than done, don’t you think? It is especially tough when your account balance is running low, your boss keeps giving you more work yet you’re underpaid, none of your prospects have called you back, or you just can’t seem to find
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Career failures? I’ve got plenty. In my my article, “Career Talks: What we don’t usually talk about (that we really should be talking about” I shared the real stories beneath every career decision, transition, job search, etc. that we don’t usually talk about. In August, I joined Calm Collective Asia’s campaign #StrengthInVulnerability and shared the story of one of the most
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If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. – African Proverb I don’t think I ever read a celebratory social media post nor heard a victory speech where the person said, “I did it all by myself!” Have you? Typically, there would be a long list of
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