Career Coaching

It’s unavoidable. There is a never ending torrent of links that offer you yet another skill. Each one requires a major investment of your time and money. In this article, I’ll suggest a way you can choose the skill that will make you the most profit. Vendors market applications or certifications. But what they package […]

Skills for employees range from technical skills for a specific discipline like engineering, accounting, software development, law, international affairs, law enforcement, medicine, education/teaching, mechanics, plumbing, technology/cybersecurity, or nursing; leadership skills, include team building, negotiating, navigating constantly evolving work environments, driving results, resolving conflict, public speaking, and leading change; management skills, include project, program, or organizational […]

When my clients are engaged in a career transition, they often tell me they are scared, nervous, and uncertain. Some express excitement and anticipation. I ask my clients, “What is the worst thing that can happen?” The employment market has become unhinged in the past couple of weeks. Scores of federal employees are resigning, being […]

As Executive Director of the Professional Association of Résumé Writers and Career Coaches (PARWCC), I understand the critical role career services professionals play in supporting individuals navigating career transitions. With the current shifts in the federal workforce, your expertise and guidance are more vital than ever. This blog post is designed to equip you with […]

If you need more proof that most people don’t understand what a brand is and how to use it, consider LinkedIn. Originally, LinkedIn offered a very powerful brand. They promised its members an efficient and effective way to use genuine networking to move their careers forward. For the first time job seekers could reach out […]

I discuss branding in the Certified Professional Career Coach (CPCC) program. A strong identifying personal brand and value proposition statement can significantly boost job search opportunities. It is a platform for a strong career management plan.  I ask my students to think about familiar brands, such as Coke, Mercedes, Target, and McDonalds. Some branded logos […]

My only goal in life is to be immortal. So far, so good. It’s that time of year. The time of year when most of us are bombarded with advice about, and countless methodologies, to set goals. And before we move on, let’s be upfront and honest. Study after study reveals that a significant percentage […]

It is time to review the past year as we enter the New Year. Instead of making New Year’s Resolutions – think about the accomplishments and activities from the past year upon which you can build in 2025.  I look at four primary areas for this evaluation/inventory of business success, as well as any changes […]

The good news is your practice doesn’t have one!  The better news is asking that question is a great way to open up powerful, new opportunities. In this article I’ll offer a rock solid plan to have your practice be the very best it can be. It all begins with your brand. Is your brand […]

Throughout the year as Santa’s head career coach and employment specialist along with the Grinch who serves as the North Pole’s Chief Motivational Officer (CMO), we manage hiring, talent management, training, onboarding, and more for Santa, the Elves, Flying Reindeer, Toy Making Operations, Cooking Making & Baking Operations, Gift Wrapping Operations, and much more.  Operations […]