Attitude & Mental Health
Is today the day you need to make a change?
You think you have it all together. You are what is called a functioning alcoholic. You get up every day and go to work and you work hard, even effectively for 8 to 10 hours. Why make a change? All is good But the minute you get home, you grab your 12 pack or your…
Read More9 doable action steps to plan for the unexpected
Why should you plan for the unexpected? When you are in the middle of a job search, it is hard to read advice about what you should have done differently. But since self-employment often parallels the way a job seeker feels, I understand the struggles you may be going through. Can I have a “Do-Over”?…
Read MoreHow to interview with confidence!
One of the most common fears job seekers face is how to interview with confidence for the new job. The assumption when you go into the room is you are the only one who is nervous. This isn’t necessarily true. While some companies use trained interviewers, other interviewers only are part of the hiring process…
Read MoreIf you struggle with fear of the unknown, you are not alone
Fear of the unknown is right up there with people’s top fears. When you don’t know what is going to happen next, it is very scary. Certain people and certain personalities struggle far more with the fear of the unknown than others. Today was my believer baptism at my church, Downtown Mission Church (DMC) Baptised as…
Read MoreIs your attitude stinking up your job search?
How dare I ask is your attitude stinking up your job search? I ask, because a bad attitude can make a mess of a job search faster than anything else you can do. In fact, a bad attitude can cause you to lose a job more quickly too. How do I avoid my attitude stinking?…
Read MoreWhat is stopping you from taking action?
Taking action is tough. You make excuses. Everyone finds it easier to sit on their hands. I get it. I find taking action tough too! Despite the numerous tools I use to stay on track I also make excuses. Today I got up early and I cleaned up all the prospects in my database that…
Read MoreDid you say thank you to the people who made you you?
I just messaged someone on Facebook to say thank you for the impact he had on my life. Have you done that? This person was my 5th and 8th grade teacher. He may not even know my married name. My brother was posting about fruit flies and I had commented with a tip. My former…
Read MoreHow long will it take me to find my next job?
When I talk to people about finding their next job, they have differing expectations. Some think it will be easy, others recognize that it can take time to find the next role. Others set unrealistic expectations. How long to find the next job? The reality is finding the next job differs by the person, the…
Read MoreWhy you are your worst enemy in your job search
Trust me when I say many job seekers are their own worst enemy. Negative-speak is so common that it infiltrates every aspect of our lives, especially a job search. Why do I say you are your worst enemy in a job search? Fears take over. You think you will never find a new job. As…
Read MoreWhen you are afraid to make the career jump
It is scary to make a career jump, especially when your career is at stake. The leap of faith it takes to give up the certain for the uncertain makes many people stick it out in uncomfortable, unpleasant, or even dangerous situations. What to do first to prepare for a career jump Never go into…
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