My take
As a previous headhunter and current certified coach, I give you my perspective on what it takes to successfully transition into a new job, career or entrepreneural venture
Four key points to consider when changing careers after 40
Changing careers can be daunting at any time but especially after 40. You wonder if you are too old to start something new, if you have the time, resources or stamina to learn something new. Perhaps you created a LinkedIn profile many years ago but have no idea how to...
How to improve your career prospects without getting a new job
According to The Conference Board, 53% of Americans are currently unhappy at work. The obvious solution to not liking your job would be to change companies or careers, but that is not always an immediate option for everyone. This negative mindset towards work affects...
A simple way to do a mid-year personal career review
This is about the time of year when many organizations conduct mid-year reviews in order to audit your performance for the first part of the year and set goals for the second half of the year. Rather than leave it to your boss, I think it is also a good idea to do a...
How to know when it is time to go
I have spoken to so many people who are at a career crossroads and cannot quite decide if it is time to leave their current job, or even industry. Often times by the time people get to the point where they are considering a move, it tends to be a reaction to negative...
Five quick ways to optimize your LinkedIn profile
LinkedIn has over 610 million members across over 200 countries and regions. 260 million members are active users, engaging monthly on the platform. Over 90% of recruiters use LinkedIn and there are more than 20 million companies on LinkedIn. If you do not yet have a...
Three personal development books that I have read this year so far
I am a certified book lover and made a commitment to myself that I would read/listen to a minimum of two books per month this year. I am being quite strategic about the books that choose. Although I enjoy fiction, my goal is to read books on personal development and...