The power of a gratitude journal. Did you know it can reduce stress at work? Yep. And there is plenty of science to prove it. I just finished reading Maria Shiver's book, I've Been Thinking… Reflections, Prayers, and Meditations for a Meaningful Life, a wonderfully uplifting book to read in these trying times. One of her many recommendations is keeping a gratitude journal and beginning each day by reflecting on all the things you are grateful for. (Read my book review of it here). In the … [Read more...]
Why you need to think like an entrepreneur.
Why you need to think like an entrepreneur. Whether you want to start your own career consulting business or not, I recommend you think like an entrepreneur. I know a number of you have thought about moving out of higher education, or government, or K-12 education, or where ever you currently work and would like to work for yourself. But even if you don't plan to go into consulting, there is value in viewing yourself in this light. Here are some things to consider. What is … [Read more...]
Respecting all Career Pathways
There are many career pathways to success. Our job as career coaches and practitioners is to help our students and clients discover a career by exploring career pathways that match their strengths and interests. Then to explore all the career pathways on how to get there, whether it is an apprenticeship, bachelors degree, trade school, or certificate. All too often, I hear people say they will go to college and figure it out there. That is a very expensive and time-consuming way to do career … [Read more...]
Why Is A Career Transition So Difficult?
Whether you planned for the career transition or it was unplanned...it is still often difficult. While an unplanned career transition may be more challenging, any change involves adjustment. Most of us live as if our lives will stay the same every day. I was listening to the podcast 'Hidden Brain' where people were asked to look ahead 10 years. How much change do they expect to happen? Then people were asked to look back 10 years at how much change had actually happened. There was a huge … [Read more...]
How to help your clients / students create luck. (Yes you can create luck!)
So… Can you create luck? In Gregg Levoy’s book Callings, he devotes a chapter to synchronicity, another way to create luck in your search for your new career path. Synchronicity is a coincidence...a meaningful coincidence that can inform us, primarily through intuition. Chemist Louis Pasteur said, “Chance favors the prepared mind.” Yes, you can create luck and Dr Richard Wiseman proves it in his book, The Luck Factor. (Read my book review here). Two things you need are to be open to … [Read more...]
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