All of us want to advance in our careers. The idea of stagnation is not appealing! It is part of the status quo that most of us hold dear. But truth be said, some of us fall into depression and throw away our personal happiness and fulfillment for career advancement! A career is … [Read more...] about Top 7 Career Advancement Myths
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It is NOT a Numbers Game
As a society, we are obsessed with numbers. We want to measure everything and have metrics in place. It all boils down to the numbers. To check if a business is successful, you look at the numbers - financials . To check if you are healthy, the doctors check your numbers in … [Read more...] about It is NOT a Numbers Game
SMART Goals Are Not So Smart After All!
We’ve all heard of goal setting. Set a few goals in our life time. And somewhere along the way we’ve heard and used the SMART goals framework. SMART for Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Realistic and Time Bound. Goal setting seems all the more relevant now, especially … [Read more...] about SMART Goals Are Not So Smart After All!
Stagnating In Your Career Without A Certain Degree/Certification?
"Can not having a certain degree stop me from moving up?" - This was the question Alyssa posed to me in our career strategy session. Alyssa is a sales professional with over 25 years of experience selling network solutions to mid-size companies. Alyssa does not have a degree. As she … [Read more...] about Stagnating In Your Career Without A Certain Degree/Certification?
How You Voted Could Reveal Your Next Career Move!
The results of the US Presidential Elections is taking the world by storm. It is the talk of the town, every town, every country! From old to young - my 5 year old son included, have something to say about it. I am not here to comment on the candidates, the result or the ideals … [Read more...] about How You Voted Could Reveal Your Next Career Move!
Lessons Learnt From Meeting Kathy Caprino
Kathy Caprino has been someone I've looked up to for a long time! Ever since I embarked on my career coaching journey a few years ago, I've followed Kathy and her work. My words will do no justice to her accomplishments and how far she has come along - A world class career coach, … [Read more...] about Lessons Learnt From Meeting Kathy Caprino
How To Move From One Job Family To A Different One?
This is a situation that many people face. They have a certain skill set, years of experience in a certain type of work and they now want a change. They want to move from one role to a different one. And they often face a roadblock in making that change. No one wants to hire them … [Read more...] about How To Move From One Job Family To A Different One?
The Power of Purpose
What is life without a purpose? It is meaningless and well, purposeless! When our lives do not have a purpose, we sure do have a problem. The German philosopher Nietzsche said ,"He who has a why to live can bear almost any how". And that was so relevant in Viktor Frankl’s life in … [Read more...] about The Power of Purpose