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We Are Our Stories: Andrew’s Career Story
Blog post and chapter from the best-selling career book Winning the Game of Work featuring Andrew Linderman, founder of The Story Source on the importance of storytelling.
9 Reasons Not to Hire a Career Coach
Hiring a career coach is an investment in your future. Often people view coaching as an expense rather than an investment in their own future. Many of my clients have enjoyed a return on investment that exceeds the cost of coaching within a few weeks.
What great opportunities are you overlooking?
Sometimes we miss great opportunities because it shows up looking differently than what we'd imagined. It can be helpful to step back and see the whole picture sometimes so you understand you goals in the larger context.
Say No in Order to Say Yes for Career Success
It's a small word but it's one of the most powerful in the universe -- no! When you learn to say no it gives you the power to say yes to the activities that will help you succeed in your career.
More work, no raise? Strategies to come out ahead
In times of crisis or transition you may hear someone say, "Keeping your job is the new raise." While you may be grateful to be employed, it still doesn't feel good to work harder for the same or less money. Here are some strategies for coming out on top when this happens to you.
You’ve got great ideas — stop editing yourself!
Way too often our biggest obstacle in career advancement in ourselves. We have great ideas but we don't share them because we fear what others may think. It's time to step up and let your light shine.
More work, same pay? Start with STOP
I have heard of many examples of employees being asked to take on substantially more responsibility without the benefit of a raise, formal promotion or even change in title resulting feelings are of stress and uncertainty. Your immediate concern needs to be managing your stress.
Your envy is trying to tell you something
For many people envy is a very uncomfortable emotion to recognize in themselves. However, it can be very valuable in helping you to discover what you really want out of life and work. Pay attention to it and discover more about yourself.
Career Curb-Appeal: Job Search Lessons from HGTV
Job search can be difficult and competitive. Your chances of landing a job more quickly can be increased greatly if you pay attention to your "career curb appeal." I share job search tips in this article.