Managers are fun when they get into trade negotiations. They should be looking out for your best interests and helping you succeed even if it’s not in their best interest. Skill sets play a big part in wants and needs. There’s really no difference in my book, none whatsoever. If someone wants a skilled individual…
Category: Career Advice
The One Career Self-Assessment I Recommend The Most
After spending decades in Human Resources and over nearly 20 years as an Executive Coach, I’ve seen (and taken) my fair share of career and personality assessments. There’s the Kolbe, Foursight, Myers-Briggs, Strength Finders, DiSC, Brain PathWays, Personal Insights, Life Styles Inventory, and I even created my own Change Management assessment. All of them serve…
Ten Do’s and Don’ts of a Company Holiday Party
DON’T – Drink too much. It can easily happen to the best of us. You’re talking, and drinking, not eating a full meal as you nibble on tiny tartlets and dip. One glass turns into four. Be conscious of your alcohol consumption. No one wants to be taken home by their significant other, only for…
Five Things to Remember When Applying to Be Booked Talent
printed it and ran out of the house? Have you moved? Is that an old email? If the agency decides to take you on but can’t contact you, you’ve already lost work! Have recent photos/resume:Â If that photo is from five years ago and you DON’T look like that now, don’t use it just because it’s…
The Footwear Every Promotional Model Needs
There will be events when you are working all day. Maybe you are on a golf course and need a flat shoe that won’t stab into the turf. This footwear is also particularly common at trade shows and conventions. I have worked events when I went into the convention center at dark and came out…
5 Ways Self-Care Impacts Your Business
Self-care really is my favourite thing to write and teach about Because it’s so much more than getting a manicure and pedicure, but also as simple as doing that. It’s breathing for our soul. Which impacts every single thing we do. Here are 5 ways how it impacts our businesses specifically. 1. It Raises our Vibration. The reality…
The Power of Perseverance
So, what exactly is perseverance in business? It’s not giving-up on your dreams in my mind. You will often hear that success is in the follow-up. Well it is! If you want something to happen, you have to be willing to follow-up. Sometimes this means getting uncomfortable. Why? Because we might receive a no!!! Most…
Are You on Track?
First of all, what is going on mindset wise when we take our foot off the gas? Well, it’s back to beliefs. Our beliefs guide every decision we make and what action we do and don’t take. So, if you are stopping, it’s because deep down you have a limiting belief at play. Maybe it’s…
The Benefits Of Consistency
Consistency in your messaging and actions offer benefits to enhance every aspect of your life. 1. Consistency can be measured, so can success. Until you have tried something new for a period of time and in a consistent manner, you can’t decide if it works or not. How do you measure effectiveness if what you…
What Do You, Gaga, Spielberg, Oprah & Rowling Have in Common?
Lady Gaga started singing and playing the piano at 4 years old. She worked 3 part-time jobs to make ends meet, played in bars she didn’t want to in order to get herself out there, and was even dropped by a record label. Steven Spielberg was rejected by the University of Southern California 3 times….
The Triple Threat
Did any of you watch the TV special that had every young person dreaming of “FAME?” They interviewed and auditioned candidates from the east coast to the west. All of this to find the number one candidate that would possess what they called the triple threat! And what did they win? A million-dollar recording contract,…
Don’t Let Go When You’re Let Go!
The following story is not my brother in-law’s personal experience, but still somewhat typical in the workplace. George didn’t see it coming. It was Friday afternoon when he was called into the boss’s office and told, “Business has been bad, and we hate to do this, but we’re going to have to let you go….
Six Tips to Prepare for a Trade Show
Know Your Brand: Like ANY and ALL brand ambassador and promotional modeling work, be educated on your brand prior to arrival. This means researching the brand, reading any decks sent by your booking agent, and learning anything you can pertaining to the product or service and its clientele. If you are working general staff for…
3 Steps to Manifesting the Results You Want
1. Ask for what you want. So many people limit themselves in asking for what they really want. There are a few reasons. One is that they are so overwhelmed and stressed out they can’t tune into what it really even is. This is why I typically start a coaching relationship with removing energy drains…
How To Find a Personal Coach To Help With Your Career
Seeking a professional coach is a very personal experience. You’ll want to make sure your coach is someone you can respect and communicate effectively with, however you also want someone who can push your buttons, challenge you to grow, and help you move beyond your comfort level. You definitely don’t want to employ a “yes…
ABC’s Of Your Career Journey – A Is For Accomplishments
When I am coaching a client regarding their career or I am reviewing their resume or LinkedIn, I find that most people do not fully embrace their accomplishments. They either downplay them (oh it was not that big of a deal) or they forget to mention them at all. The issue is that no one,…
ABC’s Of Your Career Journey – B Is For Blind Spots
Drivers learn that every car has a blind spot so you have to be extra careful when you want to switch lanes or are backing out of a parking space. Many people also have to watch out for blind spots when it comes to their careers. How they perceive themselves may be very different from…
What Is an RCFE License and Why Should I Care?
RCFE stands for Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. RCFE is a special certification in the State of California. These facilities are also called board and care facilities. While other states have followed suit in developing similar licenses and certifications, California’s certification is somewhat unique. Having a certification in another state will not suffice in…
Opportunities Vastly Increase With an RCFE License
Having trouble finding a job in a rewarding field? A profession that allows you to help others but still making a living wage? Do you like caring for others? Do you like to bring joy to other people’s lives? Do you have a way with people? Have you been told you are the best mother,…
ABC’s Of Your Career Journey – C Is For Contribution
Some could perceive their career journey as one where they only focus on themselves and their goals. However if you analyze highly successful people you will realize that many help to better the lives of others. This can be accomplished in many ways from assisting in a project, report, presentation, etc., mentoring a staff member…