Last week, one of my clients asked me this question: How do you get courage? How do you get courage, anyway? Are you born with it? Is it in your DNA? Does a teacher teach it? Do you acquire it...
In graduate school, I recall taking a Stress Management course. I also recall learning that next to death and divorce, job loss is a leading stress inducer. And with the loss of a job, all shapes and sorts of emotions...
I love listening to my clients – they always keep me thinking. And what I have been thinking about of recent is this word: kahonies – a word a client used to describe her former boss. She said that her...
Avoid these easy but unhelpful ways to let folks know you are in job search mode: 1. Send out a mass email. 2. Only put an update on LinkedIn 3. Tell them you are looking for a job and ask...
This post was inspired by a prospective client who recently asked, "How much B.S. can I get away with on my resume?" I'll let you guess my answer! As I write, there's a media firestorm brewing over the accuracy of...
In a recent conversation with a good friend, we were discussing rehearsal dinner game possibilities since both of us have a son getting married this summer. I was sharing with her the Who Does What shoe game I’d watched in...
Having helped hundreds and hundreds of clients for two-plus decades, I have listened to hours and hours of client conversation, so not too much surprises or shocks me. Last month was a different matter when certain words were spoken by...
Category : Anna King, Career Hub, Career Management, careers, Chandlee Bryan, Columbia, mentors, SC, The Right Outlook
Ever been stuck in your life or career -- and needed the advice of a trusted friend or mentor to help you get out of your own way? About a month ago, my family lost a trusted life-long nudge -...
Category : Anna King, Career Hub, Career Management, careers, Chandlee Bryan, mentors, SC, The Right Outlook
Ever been stuck in your life or career -- and needed the advice of a trusted friend or mentor to help you get out of your own way? About a month ago, my family lost a trusted life-long nudge -...
Even executives don’t get it right every time. You thought this was a good move and even the research indicated you were a perfect fit for the position. But, as the job unfolded, you are no longer enamored with the...
