For many folks in the midst of a job change, a career shift the holiday and new year season present just the right climate for an increase in self-doubt, fear, depression, and anxiety. As I sat down at my desk to write a New Years Day post, I sensed a strong pull to remind all […]
The week between December 25th and January 1st is traditionally a slow week, that’s why it’s the ideal time for me to take a few moments to rest, read, review, and reconnect. 1. Rest: It’s the time of year when I have to be intentional about putting down certain technology, turning off Hulu, ESPN and […]
Are you reading this on a smartphone? If not, I’ll bet one is in reach. Mobile has changed everything! Did you know? 68% of smartphone owners say they check their smartphone within 15 minutes of waking up in the morning.1 30% admit they actually get “anxious” when they don’t have their phone on them.2 […]
Without fail, this time of year highlights the picturesque scenery along the hills and highways of my great home state of North Carolina. It’s the time of year that can’t exactly be put into words – a fall season in the Carolinas has to be experienced. As the leaves begin to change from varying degrees […]
On Thursday, October 20th A Tie That Binds, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization I founded to honor my Mom’s battle with breast cancer celebrated our fourth official National Pink Tie Day. #NationalPinkTieDay is one day a year we ask men to make a bold statement of support by wearing a pink necktie or pink bow tie […]
This past week, my youngest daughter, Emma Kate and I drove to our local Play It Again Sports store in hopes of finding a gently used size 4 soccer ball for her upcoming Fall season. The only available soccer ball that would work was a new ball priced over $20, not wanting to pay that much I […]
Earlier this year I was asked on 4 separate occasions a variation of the following question: “What are the correct image dimensions for LinkedIn Profiles?” As a result I created the following reference card for my students, and clients. I would like for you to have a copy as you update and make changes to […]
Roger, is a 53 year old who has spent most of his career as a marketing executive in the banking industry. He was downsized at the end of last year, and had been struggling not only to find his next career move, he was having difficulty getting an initial phone interview. Frustrated and stressed over […]
Over the past several years, I have coached many individuals on how to maximize LinkedIn. In the process, I’ve narrowed down the four primary ways to get results from LinkedIn. Update often: LinkedIn is a powerful, search engine friendly site. It does a lot of thinking and “linking” for you, but you must update your […]
Over the past several years, I have coached many individuals on how to maximize LinkedIn. I have noticed many are fearful of making mistakes. The only way to avoid mistakes is to say and/or do nothing. Mistakes will happen, we need to minimize them. In the process of my coaching, I’ve narrowed down the four […]
