Here’s a podcast listener question Hey Dan, I’m having trouble keeping jobs. I need help. Do you have any psychologists that you would recommend? My insurance runs out at the end of this month so I need to act fast. I was self employed for years but had to start working for companies to get…
DetailsHere’s a note I just received from Aaron Killian – and I’m sharing this with his permission – Dan, I hope you’re doing well! I wanted to follow up with you with regards to my “coffee bag resume” that I sent you in November of 2011. The coffee bag resume *did* work! Here’s my whole…
DetailsIn this week’s podcast Max asks: “I’ve always been very passionate about cars, specifically racing them. While I realize that I probably won’t become a successful racing driver, I do have the skills and passion required for other racing related jobs. I have a family and think that taking a stable engineering job would be…
DetailsI have always been inundated with requests for ministry (or pro bono) coaching. Just today I received a lengthy letter from a 60-yr-old pastor, whose board in his description is replacing him with “a new and younger man.” He has no health insurance, is living “paycheck to paycheck” and has no idea where to go…
DetailsThis is a guest post by Marcy Travis, career coach and author. Marcy recently shared her free ebook on Positive Affirmations for the Job Seeker. Her book on 6 Steps to Create a WOW Resume helps readers create resumes to get interviews faster and create their best life. She is completing the 48 Days Coaching Mastery Program to…
DetailsI have been privileged to work with a variety of “experts” over the last few years – helping them leverage their knowledge into real businesses. There’s a three part formula any of us can use to clearly state what we do – here’s mine. I help high potential individuals Understand and apply their unique and most…
DetailsThis is the time of year when many people are taking a quick look at their progress. Are they any better off financially this year than last? Are their relationships stronger, more loving and less stressful? Is their work the same old drudgery even though they know there’s got to be a better fit? Are…
DetailsThis is a guest post by Derek Olsen, co-author of the book One Bed, One Bank Account and co-host of The Better Conversations Podcast. Derek and his wife Carrie encourage married couples to have better conversations about money that will strengthen their marriages. Derek and Carrie challenge everything money related on their blog, in their books, and on…
DetailsIt’s really not difficult to determine a person’s point of reference. No, I really didn’t make that up. As usual, the rich life stories I hear in working with people in transition offer enough real anecdotes that I don’t have to be very creative in finding phrases that colorfully describe real situations. In anticipation of…
DetailsI hear the most interesting statements from people who are describing their lives. Recently a 36-yr-old MBA in an executive position in an exciting industry shared this concern in her coaching profile: “I have a vague sense that my life is too small.” Living large does not necessarily mean a bigger salary, house, cars or…
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