Turn Your Career Into a Work of Art
Over the weekend, I visited the Museum of Modern Art. My husband took me to see Monet's water lily paintings. Though we had talked about it for months, it took a rainy Sunday (and the fact that the exhibit would…
“Follow Your Passion” Night at The Oscars
Last night's Oscars were all about following your passion. Perhaps because my purpose is to help others find their ideal careers but all I heard on Oscar night were messages about following your dreamsLet’s see if you agree.Here are some of…
Expand Your Network, Expand Your Opportunities Webinar (recorded)
Listen in to my recent teleclass on how to expand your network and expand your opportunities. This workshop was delivered to alumni of my alma mater, Villanova University. Though references are made to the Villanova network, much of the tips…
Work Life Balance – How a Layoff Saved One Man’s Life
On my radio show each week, listeners from across the country call in with their questions. Recently a caller asked me to help her husband who had been laid-off and out of work for over a year. I offered to…
Achieving Success with the Right Mindset (and some time away)
Every February I work remotely from a warmer location; not just to get out of the cold northeast but also to get some perspective. This past week was the first of four that I'm happily spending in Florida. The idea occurred…
What’s Your Job Outlook for 2010?
You may not know the answer. You may have worries or fears about the answer. But rather than worry, get the support you need to make quality career decisions. Read below for a summary of recent podcasts, articles and radio…
Land a New Career With the Help of a Mentor (Guest Post by Brian Kurth)
Brian Kurth joins me today 4pm ET/1pm PT on my radio show Making a Living. I'm excited to hear his tips on how to find your perfect mentor and have asked him to write a guest post. Enjoy and here's to…
New Year, New Interviewing Skills
Recently I taped a segment for an upcoming HGTV show. The focus - interviewing successfully. It seems that this economy is requiring all of us to become interview pros. With a plethora of candidates to choose from, hiring managers are…
What We Learned in 2009…(and don’t want to forget!)
For many, 2009 was a year to forget. The economic downturn, 10% unemployment, and corporate greed shook many out of comfortable (though only somewhat satisfying) positions at companies they thought were secure. For those who kept their jobs, running lean and…
Time Saving Tips For Work and Play this Holiday Season
Time management can be a challenge during the holidays. Work demands continue, personal to do’s pile up yet many just want to relax as the year winds down. The time crunch is being more acutely felt this year: those in…