In May of this year I wrote an article about the importance of knowing your “why.” This continues to be a hot topic for both my job-seeking clients and for my pageant contenders. I am circling back to the topic but taking a slightly different approach: Why you? And more specifically, Why now? These questions…
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I don’t typically post the results of my client’s pageant placements. The reason? It’s their moment, their glory, for the work they did. To try and take any amount of credit for their accomplishments seems odd. But I continue to get questions about how my clients do in their competitions. I understand that potential clients…
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Much has been written on the topic of “finding your why” and the importance of discovering your purpose. I have seen individuals share their celebration when they feel they have found that magic moment. For others this journey is a lifetime pursuit, and they are unsure if they have ever found their purpose. While there…
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The job you didn’t get, the title you weren’t awarded: losses can be devastating! You have been focused for weeks, maybe months on achieving success. You have worked hard. The job interview or the competition is over and, regardless of the outcome, it is important to reflect on the process. Recognize the emotional toll of…
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Have you ever felt intimidated by someone? Perhaps it was intentional behavior by someone wanting to feel superior. Perhaps it was your own feelings of inadequacy or inferiority. Either way, it doesn’t feel good. Mind games, or psychological one-upmanship, is typically deliberate behavior that demoralizes a person while making the aggressor look superior. Mind games…
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Do you ever talk to yourself? This is actually a good thing! We all have an internal dialogue. This inner voice, or self-talk, is the way we communicate with our inner self. Our thoughts are the main source of our emotions and moods. When our self-talk is positive, experts believe that our quality of life…
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It has been said that you only have one chance to make a first impression. Research has shown that most people form their first impression of a person within 7 seconds after meeting them. Does that concern you? Well, it shouldn’t. You have control over the first impression that you make! Let’s apply this to…
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WHY Your Personal Brand Matters Over the last twenty years the term, personal branding has become a popular buzzword in everything from job searches to building a business. The term has gained popularity because of the internet and various forms of social media. The power of the concept is that it changes the focus to…
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Pre-Interview Preparation You know the things you should do to prepare for an interview, but do you actually do them? Knowledge is power. Mental preparation can equate to peace of mind once you are under stress during the interview. Here are some tips from the pros: *Position / Title Review the position and title and…
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