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From Goal to Action: How to Build a Plan for Success (Webinar)

For most career-minded professionals, goal setting is an essential part of the new year celebration. But sadly, few people know what to do once a goal is set. Consequently, they end up feeling overwhelmed, unsure of where to start or how to make real progress. Thus, many goals are quickly abandoned. 

If you’ve experienced this in the past and you’re ready to finally achieve your goals, you need to build a plan. Don’t try to tackle everything at once; instead, take it step-by-step. This webinar will show you how to turn goals into actions—and actions into results!  

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Secrets to Achieving Work/Life Harmony

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You have a “professional” life and a “personal” life, right? But ultimately, it’s all just life, isn’t it? So, how do you balance it all? How do you make sure one side isn’t getting all the attention while the other side suffers? How do you create time for all of your different responsibilities and goals and obligations, without burning yourself out in the process? In short, how do you blend everything together to create one harmonious life?  

These are big, important questions, and there’s no easy, one-size-fits-all answer. We have to make choices and it isn’t always perfect. But, if you are willing to shift your perspective slightly and approach life in a more intentional way, you can find your own (perfectly imperfect) version of work/life harmony. And, in the process, discover a deeper appreciation of all you have.   

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The Power of Modern Business Etiquette

Join us for this month’s free webinar on the topic of “The Power of Business Etiquette.”

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Etiquette may sound like an antiquated term, but it’s a concept that still very much applies in our modern business world. Contrary to popular belief, etiquette is not about following some arbitrary set of “rules.” It’s about making the people around you feel comfortable and respected. When you fail to follow proper business etiquette, you create distractions that negatively impact your relationships and your reputation.

On the other hand, when you follow proper etiquette, people may not necessarily notice what you’re doing…but they will notice how they feel in your presence. It will help people see you as a credible, trustworthy professional. It’s no exaggeration to say that your knowledge of etiquette (or lack thereof) can make or break your career. 

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Taking on More Work Due to Downsizing? Want to Ask for a Raise? Read This!

A common question I’m hearing lately goes something like this:

My organization has recently downsized and now I’m doing more work covering for some colleagues who were laid off. I think I deserve a raise, but is that a reasonable request given that we just had to let people go?

This is a great question…and a tough one to answer. When it comes to compensation, a lot of factors come into play. It’s not as easy as saying, “Well, I’m doing more so I should get more!” That makes sense intuitively, but when you take everything else into consideration, it might not be such a smart request. You don’t want to sound out-of-touch or oblivious to the greater needs of the organization.

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Is Your Job in Danger?

As a career coach, I often work with people when they’re dealing with an expected job loss. They’ve either been terminated for cause, laid off, or asked to resign. In any case, it’s never an easy situation.

Most people tell me they were blindsided—they had no idea! Yet, after some time spent reflecting, almost everyone realizes there were signs along the way, and they simply missed them or ignored them.

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