As we are now in the last half of the year I always like to take a fresh look at everything I’m doing. Are writing, speaking, doing a podcast, creating new products, coaching, connecting people and spending time with family and friends all activities that embrace my “calling,” my purpose for being here on earth? …
Patrice wants to know why she has been unable to develop her passion, and the only jobs available are ones that she hates. Here’s part of her lengthy letter: “After everything I’ve been through I’m afraid that somehow, God’s will for me is actually not to pursue the sole vocational passion He appears to have put…
I am seeing an interesting phenomenon as unemployment is very low (4.4%) and companies are scrambling to find great employees. Many companies are looking at tried and true employees. They are re-hiring old employees that were let go in leaner times. Hiring experts call these people “boomerang workers.” “It’s a very smart, enlightened policy,” said…
In live seminars I often ask, “How many of you are self-employed?” Typically, about 30% of the audience will raise their hands. Then I ask, “How many of you are working for yourselves?” A few more hands go up. Then I may ask, “How many of you currently have only one customer for the services…
Losing a job can lead to anger, resentment, guilt and depression. I once worked with a gentleman who lost his job and tried to reposition himself and do a job search. He quickly became discouraged after just a few days with no success. Then he started hiding out from his wife, pretending to be doing…
Recently I received the pre-coaching information profile from a 40-yr-old teacher. He wrote, “I feel like I got on the wrong boat, and now my life is half over.” Wow – what a painful statement about moving along in this journey called life. Are you clear on where you are going? Or on what your…
We’ve all heard the stories about how a taxi driver was a “transportation logistics manager” on his resume and the greeter at WalMart becomes a “human relations director” in the next job search. Now some people are contending that lying on a resume is so common that it’s necessary to get the better jobs. In…
Being April 1st, getting spring fever, seeing friends who have gone on to better things – these can all give you the urge to just turn in your resignation letter and just say “I Quit!” Well, here’s help. This site makes it very easy to play out that fantasy. You can identify all the unique characteristics…
A young man, armed with letters of introduction from prominent men, one day presented himself before Chief Engineer Parsons, of the Rapid Transit Commission of New York, as a candidate for a position. “What can you do?” Have you any specialty?” asked Mr. Parsons. “I can do almost anything,” answered the young man. “Well,” remarked…
We recently had members of the 48 Days Coaching Mastery program here for a two-day event. One of the critical parts of that process was for each participant to clearly define their expertise. It doesn’t matter what kind of work you do, being able to clearly communicate your unique value can explode your success. Read on…