College is an opportunity to try new activities and have experiences we might not otherwise have discovered. In college, I was on the college speech team. I loved competing in the myriad of categories and events we would be required to participate in at a college competition. What I never realized then was just how […]
Whether you’re currently in a job and feel a little stagnant, or you are thriving in your role, but need help moving your career to the next level, or perhaps you are looking for a way in which to help your team members work more effectively together, having the advice of a business coach is […]
Becoming More Confident at Networking No matter your industry, networking is crucial. It’s how professionals meet other like-minded individuals, identify new collaborations, enable career advancement, and make important business connections. In fact, 85% of all jobs are filled by some type of networking. Does the thought of wearing a name tag and schmoozing with others […]
Many women wear several hats in their lives. They are mothers, caregivers to elderly parents, volunteers, and business professionals. Learning how to balance all of these roles can be tricky, especially when you want to take steps to improve your lot in one of them. As women in business, knowing how to give your career a […]
Having a decent level of self-esteem is tied to your work. In America especially, we feel more valued if we are employed or doing something productive with our lives. Polls show that a higher percentage (16.6%) of unemployed individuals are depressed than employed individuals (5.6%). Essentially, our self-identity is tied up in what we do for a […]
A lot of people confuse low self-esteem with humility. These aren’t the same thing. Sometimes we need a reminder of our ability to achieve inner strength and higher self-esteem. And humility is a part of that process. It takes a humble person to reach out and grasp for a helping hand. And a life coach […]
Sometimes, even when you love your job, the time might come when it’s time for a change. There are lots of reasons to pursue a job change: Maybe you feel under-appreciated by customers or upper management. Maybe you need more flexibility to take care of children or elderly parents. Maybe you’ve hit the glass ceiling […]
You’ve taken the CliftonStrengths® Assessment and you know your top 5 strengths (talent themes). You’ve even printed out the specific descriptions of those themes, as well as the Strengths Insight Report. Now what? Why do you need a Clifton StrengthsFinder® Coach? While the CliftonStrengths® begins with talent theme identification, each strength (talent theme) lends itself […]
Don’t waste years trying to force yourself to become just average at something you’re not cut out for: Like me, you were probably told as you were growing up to “work hard and you can do anything”. Maybe you took that advice to heart and worked very diligently over the next several years getting […]