Work-Life Balance
[DARE #7] Get Unstuck – Clean Up Your Online Brand Presence
Last week I took the plunge and enrolled in a one-day course. While the idea sounds simple, it takes a great deal of orchestration to pull off such a task when you have little children. But I did it and truthfully it was fun.
Read More[DARE #6] Get Unstuck – Learn Something New for Free
It’s been five Sundays since the launch of the Sunday challenges. Throughout our time together you have been dared to:
Read More[DARE #5] Get Unstuck – Be introspective
I have to confess that I did not complete my OWN dare last week? What was the dare? To initiate a thoughtful or provoking conversation within one LinkedIn Group. I’m not ashamed. There is no regret. I am actually happy that I decided not to participate.
Read More[DARE #4] Get Unstuck – Start a LinkedIn Conversation
Last week I asked you to “ask for more.” The rationale behind that dare was three-fold, to get you to: Think through what you might need more of to live a more manageable life Identify who holds the power in giving you this need Persuade that decision-maker in a way that focuses on their needs
Read More[DARE #3] Get Unstuck – Ask for More
How did last week go? Did you complete Dare #2? Or did you try your own dare? I spent last week asking folks about my newsletters and blogs. The 4 things that I learned where: You get a crapload of emails so career guidance from different sources blends together You want to receive relevant content that includes…
Read More[DARE #2] Get Unstuck – Survey Your Customers
There are 52 Sundays in 2014. 13 are left INCLUDING today. That means you had 39 chances to reset your circumstances. So, how did you net out? In case you just joined us, I am on a mission to change the Sunday Blues by focusing on Sunday To Do’s!
Read More[DARE #1] Get Unstuck – Write a Love Letter
Introducing a daring Sunday series meant to embolden you so that you start spending more time enjoying life instead of just enduring life. There are 52 Sundays in 2014. 14 are left INCLUDING the one on September 28th.That means you had 38 chances to reset your circumstances.So, how did you net out?
Read MoreMission Possible: How to Thrive As a Working Mother of Young Children
The statistics for women are alarming and indicate that our measurement of success needs to change. As I continued reading [Thrive, by Arianna Huffington] while nursing my twins and watching my toddler, I thought about whether someone like me could find the time to actually thrive now, not just when my kids are in school…
Read MoreHere is a Method That is Helping Females and Minorities Gain Board Seats
Being on a company’s board of directors has many benefits for your career and overall professional growth. As a board member, you get to serve in a position of leadership by providing strategic direction and advice to ensure the company stays true to its mission. It also broadens your network and reach in unforeseen ways.
Read MoreThe Secret of Making Space (Even If Your Schedule is Crazy)
The Secret of Making Space (Even If Your Schedule is Crazy) by guest blogger, Christian Simamora “We are very good at ‘doing.’ But there’s something else. The domain of being.’ “ – Jon Kabat-Zinn I am obsessed with doing. I worship at the altar of David Allen’s Getting Things Done. I geek out over new…
Read More5 Smartest Ways to Spend Your Work Bonus
1. Invest in yourself. Potential return on investment (ROI) (+50%) You can hire a career adviser. Similar to a financial adviser who helps you better plan your finances, a career adviser will revamp your career strategy, profiles (online and offline) and potentially increase your salary by 50%. If you’ve never worked with a coach then…
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