Perception is Reality

August 10, 2010 11 comments
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“Perception is reality.” What does this mean to you professionally?
Let’s be clear, the way people view you and the work that you do is the legacy you will leave behind.  Every day as we interact with others both personally and professionally, we leave an impression.  As you go about the business of conducting your life [...]

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Changing Fields: Advice from a Career Coach

August 2, 2010 1 comment
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Today’s career dilemma is addressed by Chrissy Scivicque, founder of eatyourcareer.com.
“Dear Chrissy, 
I love your blog and the career advice you give, so I felt you were the perfect person to ask about my career dilemma.  I currently work in the financial world and am eager to make a switch into marketing.  Although I don’t have any agency [...]

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What Did You Learn This Week?

July 30, 2010 8 comments
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As I wrote in an email to a friend this morning, “this week’s episode of ‘Nicole’s Life’ has been an interesting one. ”  How about yours? 
Without getting too juicy (I really wish I could) I’ll say that this week was full of unexpected and exciting surprises at work and in my career beyond my day job.  In [...]

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A Remedy for “The Pleasing Disease”

July 22, 2010 5 comments
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Many women are in the business of pleasing others. Sometimes this is a wonderful thing.  Other times, our “pleasing disease” is the reason we get ourselves into trouble.
For example, have you ever mistakenly told two or more people you could meet with them on the same day knowing it was going to be a tight [...]

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Change Your Attitude, Be a Star in the Office

July 21, 2010 5 comments
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There are many ways of being a star in your office, but one thing that I really struggled with is attitude. I don’t have a problem doing menial labor, even getting my boss lunch…in the very beginning. It got to a certain point, 3 years to be exact, when I just couldn’t deal anymore and [...]

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