Be in demand
A friend recently reminded me of this quotation; “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to... Read more »
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With the holidays just around the corner, many of us are asking our children to dream of toys, books, and games they would like to have, then write a list and send it to that jolly old elf at the North Pole. As we get older that tradition fades. So this year, whether you write... Read more »
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You likely conduct considerable research before you make large purchases like a car or a home, right? You do the same when investing in stocks, bonds, and other items contained in your investment portfolio, right? You may even protect these assets with insurance. So here is a question for you: How much have you invested... Read more »
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It seems simple enough. Recruiters know about job openings; you need a job, so it only stands to reason that you blast off your resume to every recruiter you can find. Right? Well, not so fast. Whether you are sending your resume to a recruiter or a specific employer, it is important to target your... Read more »
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It was early Monday morning when my friend and I arrived at the convention centre in Toronto. Along with 8,500 of our closest friends, we were lucky enough to have tickets to Oprah’s Lifeclass Tour. Maybe it was because I had made a conscious decision to be open to learn new things, or because I... Read more »
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It started as a seed of an idea more than a decade ago. We wanted to be parents. In our discussions leading up to our decision to have a baby, we asked ourselves what kinds of parents we wanted to be. One of the things we both agreed upon was a desire to expose our... Read more »
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There are plenty of great resources available to help job seekers write their value proposition. Today I’m sharing the strategy I use when I create a value proposition for almost any client. Value propositions are important because you’ll use it in your resume, your networking, and your interviews. It is the answer to the question:... Read more »
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Phew! What a couple of months it has been. This past summer, I moved from Canada to Belgium with my husband, two young kids, and our dog. It was a challenging time and it made me take a hard look at my life. I was leaving everything I knew: my career, my friends, my family,... Read more »
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You’re not alone… …if you’ve lost your job. …if you’re not sure what to do next. …if you’re embarrassed, and unsure of what the future holds. …if your relationships are a little more strained than usual. …if you’re questioning every choice you’ve ever made in your career. …if you’re worried you’ll never get another job.... Read more »
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This spring I had the pleasure of working with a client we’ll call ‘Mindy’. When we met, she was looking for an exit strategy from her position as a program manager within the academic sector. Together we clarified what was working well in her job, and what was not. We examined her motivations, her values,... Read more »
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As a professional, you have invested your time and resources into your schooling, your professional development, and your career. Now is not the time to sit on the sidelines and let your hard work and career momentum slip away. Career development is not something we talk about on a regular basis. In fact, much like... Read more »
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Clients engage a career coach for different reasons. Two common frustrations are 1) a longing to see the fruits of their labour, and 2) a desire to feel they have contributed and are a valuable asset to the organization that employs them. If you’re feeling like this; here are a few tips I’ve shared with... Read more »
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