I always recommend that my clients have “7 sessions a week on LinkedIn.” That brings up two questions: “What is a LinkedIn Session?” And “How long should it be?” I consider a “session” to be a logon to check anything, even if for only one minute. But, most LinkedIn users can get in and get […]
I used to belong to a church whose pastor had the same sermon at the first of each year: “You CAN Begin Again”. I never tired of hearing the message. It’s the ultimate motivation: Everything is renewed again and again. Any mistakes and shortcomings you have had can be overcome. You are in a constant […]
I remember an Austin employer who was concerned about the optics of a 300-person layoff. This was back in the day when our go-go economy gave everyone a sense of ease. The company announced layoffs 6 months out, 3 months out, 1 month out and 1 week out. They set up a Career Center with […]
That’s a rule for networking. And, I heard this formula at a recent networking event! It means that you give in a networking situation, and give and give – before you ask anything in return. Think of it this way: if you come on too strong with the attitude of “Gimme, gimme, gimme,” the other […]
When you notice yourself feeling jealous of someone’s car, home or career, consider yourself blessed. Your inner desire is still working, trying to guide you to your next step. You have just tapped into something you desire, and desire is never a bad thing! When a client tells me, “I want to be a speaker,” […]
If you dread networking events as much as getting a root canal, you’re going about it the wrong way. The real purpose of a networking event is to make new acquaintances, NOT pump other professionals for information that serves you. When meeting people, the first step is to establish rapport, and that always means finding […]
John Mackay, an envelope company owner from Minnesota, made himself famous by writing Dig Your Well Before You’re Thirsty, a book about networking BEFORE you are out of a job, desperate for someone to help you. Hey, what a concept. Today, I’m offering career coaching BEFORE you are out of work, desperate for someone to […]
Really? Does that even sound nice? Your mother might tell you that’s something nice people don’t say at the dinner table. It’s also something you shouldn’t say when asking for a networking meeting. Four other things you shouldn’t do: Don’t assume you know anything about the person. Don’t focus the conversation on you and your […]
After some time of wallowing in the grief of a job loss, it’s time to pull on your big girl/big boy pants and move on. It’s time to reach out to people you already know and ask for help. How you do this makes all the difference. You don’t want to approach this too directly. […]
When my job loss first happened, I went silent for an hour or so. Then I told my husband. Then, I called a close friend. Talking about it made me cry. It helped me source the anger I was feeling. After telling my story to five or six close friends over the next week, I […]