5 Ways to Ultimate Job Satisfaction

job satisfaction, employee satisfaction, happiness, wellness, recognition

5 Ways to Ultimate Job Satisfaction   The economic face of our country is changing.  Cultures and generations are colliding and we’re smack dab in the middle of trying to define new norms and values. One half of the story is that we should feel good about our jobs and be passionate about what we do […]

5 Tips to Nuture Your Network Before You Need It

You’ve probably heard this before: networking is one of the most useful tools that you’ll need in your essential ob seeker toolkit. Some stats say that 60% (or more) of jobs are found through networking. But for many of us, that’s easier said than done. And, I think many career coaches would agree that nurturing […]

7 Ways to Boost Your Internal Networking Skills

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Working at a large organization gives you twice the networking power.  During my 20 years with a large Connecticut company, I learned that internal and external networks are both worth your investment. 7 Ways to Boost Your Internal Networking Skills Training and Development Programs. Participate in any training programs that the company offers. Company training […]

Work-Life Balance – It’s an Inside Job

We hear a lot about the concept of “work-life balance” – a phenomena born out of “American” culture that demands more and more of our time being spent on our careers, jobs, and business in order to succeed. Unlike other industrialized countries, where work days are shorter –with more vacation and time off, and even […]

So you hired a life coach?!?! Yep even in HR!

There are few things that are as important to me as my family and friends, my own personal development is one of them. I take pride in who I am and sometimes (insert the waving finger from my husband here) I have a problem saying no. I try to be everything to everybody, nurse, friend, […]

Don’t Let Ego Prevent You from Successfully Recruiting Your Next Hire

What’s trying to happen in Corporate America? What exactly is the right job? …and who is the right candidate? There are bits and pieces of truth that come from various sources, but the main problem I continue to see points straight back to EGO. EGO – We all have it. a.k.a – Rank, Title, Status and Privilege.  We […]