Dependent vs. Independent
I had a great conversation with a friend this morning about the difference between the dependent and independent mindsets. When it comes to your career choices, do you mostly rely […]
Seven ways to get great testimonials
You’re doing great work for your boss, delivering wonderful value for your employer. But you might be struggling to capture some kind words about your work. This might be useful […]
Ten Ways to Help Your Career Outside Work
We like to separate work from life. Work is work, and life is … well, what you’re doing when you’re not working. It’s a useful separation to make, but sometimes […]
What If You’re Pursuing Several Different Career Paths in Your Job Search?
Back in 2009, I was pursuing two radically different career options, and I talked with a lot of others who were in similar situations. It’s very common for someone who is […]
Tips to Prepare Yourself Against an Unexpected Job Loss by Creating an Alternative Career Path
The most important exercise I do with the clients I coach on career issues is simply this: Create a career plan B. It’s a straightforward idea, but pays huge dividends […]
Getting a job in another country
I had the opportunity to work in Australia for a couple of years back in the mid-nineties, and subsequently I’ve worked with other people who had a desire to make […]
The “how” questions
After talking about who, where, what, and when, let’s focus today on the “how” questions. I didn’t want to do these before now, because people too often jump to “how” […]
The “when” questions
In past newsletters I’ve talked about who, where, and what. So now let’s look at WHEN. Timing is everything.
The “what” questions
As you’re working through your career planning, perhaps looking for your next job, there are some important “what” questions that can help you to make progress.
Retirement isn’t the goal
My older readers may not understand this crazy title, but the younger ones probably do. We’re in the process of totally redefining the word “retirement” – it no longer means […]