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Networking for Introverts
Are you an introvert? Many technical people are introverts - and many struggle to network because it feels uncomfortable. Do you remember when you were trying to get your first job? Remember the advice and maybe even a class on writing a resume? Did anyone teach you...
Put your dreams on hold
What would you call someone who sits and listens to a group of people giving bad advice to another and says nothing to correct them? That is what I did last night. I am a jobs coach with four other coaches - and I sat silent while well meaning coaches told the...
Self employed thanks to Healthcare
We take another look at the opportunity that awaits everyone affected by this health care reform. Even though businesses are being forced to lay off employees those yesterday employees can be tomorrow’s contract workers who NOW define their hours, and the height of their own success. Not only is our situation not hopeless, it is in fact a GREAT opportunity. (Whether or not that’s what Washington intended).
People Know to Fight, But Do They Know What For?
Entrepreneurial thinking is beyond just business – it is first THINKING and
ACTING with FREEDOM – something we no longer have because we have walked away from truth or even the pursuit of truth.
Three Steps to Being Employed
Two confessions.... 1. I have really been a sparse blogger lately. But, I have really been rethinking things and listening in to what people need. I hope to be developing more focus so that the resulting posts, seminars, and other material coming (soon to be...
The Reverse Interview Explained
A lot of people have been asking "What IS a reverse interview?"; This video defines a reverse interview and shares what to expect at a reverse interview. It's not about getting a job, its about getting information and networking. This video explains how to make the...
Dealing With Fear – Part 2
Are you dealing with fear in a business startup? Caught deciding about issues such as legal structure or a business license? This should help! [youtube id="IQEJrKsWHG8"] [reminder]What fear is stopping you from...
Start With The End In Mind
To get what you want, you must start with the end in mind. Most people have no idea what they really want to happen or what they are working to become. To get control, decide what you want in the end and set some goals. The video reviews some of those basic processes...
Goals in 2010
I have been working for a few days looking back at my 2009 company results and looking forward to my 2010 goals. Have you set new goals - or perhaps dusted off your old ones? The results of this time of reflection have been somewhat bittersweet. The company's...
What kind of business should I start?
This video is about helping you determine what kind of business you should start. The key - finding your passion - something that sounds simple but can be a big search. [youtube id="BPhFuzC-ZEc"] Here are the questions referred to in the video that YOU need to...
Escape from Cubicle Nation [Book Review]
Here is more detail on one of the books from my
What Do You Want?
What do you want? Watch this video and then try to answer this question about your work. I dare you. Then tell me - was it easy to answer? [youtube id="_70kWCj6rbw"] [reminder]Was this question easy to answer for you?[/reminder]
Meaningless Work
Finding some meaning in what seems to be meaningless work.
How to prepare for a successful career?
Twelve years of school. This is where most of us really start our careers and prepare to enter the job market. In theory, twelve years of basic education prepares us for our career or entrepreneurial ventures – but in most instances all it does is prepare us for...
How to Conduct a Reverse Interview | Guaranteed Method to Find a Job
The reverse interview is one of the most powerful methods I have found to find a new job. It is also a very powerful tool for uncovering new business opportunities. I learned of this tool when reading What Color Is Your Parachute? 2010: A Practical Manual for...
Teach Your Employees to Be Self-Employed
It seems that not a week goes by that I am not approached for advice on starting a business. Usually, the person asking is a professional who is working comfortably in the corporate workforce. They have an 8-5 job and a fairly stable paycheck – but are filling a lack...
Another version of insanity
The other day I heard a commercial state "We are all working harder and making less." Is that not backwards? Shouldn't we be working less and making more? If you are working harder and making less - then do something else. That may sound obvious - but lately I am...