One of the commonly missed steps in the career re-engagement process is introspection. I’m a firm believer in the power of stepping back to gain perspective on where you are presently, where you are actually going, and where you really want to go. As part of this introspective process I firmly believe you need to … Continue reading Transcend in Twenty-Ten: Intrinsics – Why Personality Matters
In my January 11 blog post I spoke about the importance of introspection in the career planning process. I focused on how assessing your values can play a role in the career choices you make. The next step in the introspective process is examining your intrinsics. I use the word intrinsics as a catch-all to … Continue reading Transcend in Twenty-Ten: Intrinsics – What You Bring to the Table
As I mentioned in my last blog post, any good career plan starts with introspection. You have to know yourself, before you can effectively pick a direction, market yourself, and get back on track. As a coach trained in the field of organizational psychology, I am a big believer in introspection as a starting point. … Continue reading Transcend in Twenty-Ten: Start with Values
The New Year is now fully kicked-off and it’s time to make the madness of 2009 yesterday’s news. As I mentioned in my last blog post, the New Year is an opportunity to reset, take back control and transcend the fear and loathing we all experienced last year. To accomplish this, you will need a … Continue reading Transcend in Twenty-Ten: The YOU Plan
As the Great Recession comes to a close it’s time to wave goodbye to the dark days of 2009 and start thinking about the brighter times ahead. In 2009 we saw a 26 year peak in the national unemployment rate. Foreclosures, bankruptcies, and all out corporate collapses hit all time highs. There is no doubt … Continue reading Transcend in Twenty-Ten: Rise Up and Forge Your Own Career Path
As I mentioned in my previous blog, success in the new economy is going to be about stepping-up and taking charge. Your career is your own and it will be up to you to decide how you are going to make it happen. I truly believe that success in any endeavor requires having a plan, a plan that … Continue reading Career Transition – The YOU Plan Approach