Influence, as defined is the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself. Maybe you remember as a child being asked the question: “What do you want to be when you grow up?”. I wanted to be a teacher while my friends chose careers […]
Networking mistakes can hold up your career progress signficantly. When you meet someone for the first time, they (and you) create a perception about the level of professionalism, knowledge, and/or overall personality being offered during your interaction. Here are some mistakes to avoid if you’re looking to boost your career through networking. Answer the phone. […]
Ever woke up and felt like….NOPE, not today! Yeah, me too. Lord knows…sometimes it takes aaaaaalllllll His strength for me to get out of my bed to deal with some of the people in this World. Thankfully, my affirmations help me to define my focus and put my energy where it needs to go so I […]
Although people often mix the two, being a leader and having power are very different. Having power is a form of authority or someone who has access to resources they use to influence change. Whereas leadership is about the characteristics one holds, such as being empathetic, motivational or understanding to one’s needs. Leading without power […]
Have you ever been at a place in your life when you were in a slump? Or maybe stuck in a routine, not seeing any results? (If you haven’t, let me just say…I adore you, you’re pretty awesome and I need to know your secrets, like……Tuuhday) If you can relate, just know, I’ve been there too […]
Moving into leadership can be challenging, especially when you are just starting out within your industry or in a new position at your current workplace. I have put together three ways you can step into leadership without feeling overwhelmed, frustrated and lost on what your next move should be.Here’s what you need to do so […]
This week I am focusing on helping my clients and network overcome one common, yet unacceptable mistake made by people marketing themselves and their services. TYPOS!! 😩😩 Yesterday, as I was shuffling through business cards I noticed a typo on the front of one card (a marketing business card by the way) and then later […]
Millennials (born between 1980-2000) overtake Baby Boomers as America’s largest generation, according to a Pew Research study population estimate released in April 2016. And while most of this generation leans towards entrepreneurship, some still appreciate working for someone else so long as they are aligned with the things they value. Here are five things you’d be […]
Getting a promotion at work can be challenging enough. But if you can, it’s probably wise to do your very best to set yourself up for success and get out of your own way when climbing the corporate ladder. As a career coach, I get tons of requests from professionals looking to get to the next […]
Like many of my clients I have dreams and aspirations about my future. But I’ve found that the difference between having goals and actually executing them depends on these few things: Your belief system – do you actually believe what you want to happen WILL actually happen? When you believe things are going to happen, […]
I know it’s easier to not think about be future and stay in the present where it’s safe, but is that what you were called to do? 🤔What are you willing to give up to get to where you need to be? 🤔What are you willing to do to reach your goals? Every day you exist is […]
I remember when I didn’t plan for anything. I was just trying to get through the day, the hour or the minute. 😩 Things were utter chaos in my life….until I made a decision to change. I stopped blaming everyone and everything for my failures. 🔍Instead I took a good look in the mirror and […]