Believe it or not, now could be a great time to prepare for a career move to an executive role. While companies adjust to the changing realities of operating in a pandemic, they will need strong leaders who have growth mindsets and innovative solutions to challenges.
Read moreCreating an Employee Skills Development Strategy
Your company’s ability to adapt to changing market conditions can help it weather challenging times and set the stage for future growth. That ability hinges on a highly skilled workforce with up-to-date knowledge, and your investment in an employee skills development strategy is an investment in your business’ success.
Read moreFind Your Flow by Minimizing Distractions at Work
I am writing this blog at a time when we all are working in unconventional ways and trying to do the best we can. Distractions at work can create challenges even during normal times, but as we all adjust to stay-at-home orders, this issue has the potential to wreak havoc in our work lives.
Read moreHow to Manage Anxiety at Work and Home
The novel coronavirus has caused a great deal of uncertainty and upheaval in our lives. Whether you have a history of anxiety or not, you might be grappling with more fear and questions about the future than ever before. We need to learn how to cope with our anxiety in order to stay healthy and productive. There are ways to manage anxiety and fears without adding to the overwhelm you may be feeling right now.
Read moreBusiness Crisis Planning During COVID-19 and Beyond
When I first considered writing this blog, the new coronavirus had not yet made its way to Colorado. As of March 26, our state is under stay-at-home orders for everyone except essential businesses. I won’t rehash what that means – although I encourage you to stay aware of the latest developments – but I would like to address business crisis planning for the health of your business now and in the future.
Read moreTelling a Compelling Career Story for Career Advancement
If you tend to freeze or ramble during job interviews, preparing well for the dreaded “tell me about yourself” question can help you feel more confident. In addition, a compelling career story helps a potential employer better understand how your unique perspective and skills can meet their needs.
Read moreElevating Employee Experience to Motivate Top Performers
As an executive or manager, you might think of your role as generating revenue and developing business for your company. But what happens once the deal is signed? Without a team of skilled employees who deliver a quality product and customer service every time, your business development efforts will eventually fall flat. When you motivate top performers and create a positive employee experience, your entire organization will run more smoothly.
Read moreStrong Business Relationships Support Career Growth
You have no doubt heard the adage “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” While it’s true that networking and knowing the right people can help you gain a foot in the door, it will serve you well to consider how business relationships support career goals on a deeper level.
Read moreSuccessfully Managing Remote Teams
Nearly 48 percent of the U.S. workforce works from home, or another remote location, at least once per week. Technology has made it possible for people to conduct their jobs from a distance, and it’s not uncommon for remote teams to work together across the country and around the globe.
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts of Salary Negotiations
In my years as a career coach, I have seen both men and women squirm at the idea of asking for a raise or requesting a higher starting salary with a new job offer. To help take some of the mystery and fear out of salary negotiations, arm yourself with a few helpful guidelines:
Read moreRecruiting Talent from Untapped Sources
Historically low unemployment rates in 2019 have left many companies with challenges recruiting talent in the early part of this year. Many HR departments report fewer qualified candidates for each opening and much longer lead times in finding and onboarding new people.
In HR, successful talent acquisition has always required a mix of science and art, and the best recruiters use a variety of tactics to ensure a steady candidate pipeline.
Read moreKey Business Skills to Advance Your Career in 2020
Relevance has always played an important role in business, and it applies not only to companies and products, but to individuals. In 2020, employers will seek out people who exhibit a well-rounded skill set that includes some interpersonal savvy in addition to hard skills.
Read moreJob Security in the Age of AI
Welcome to 2020 – the third decade of the 21st century. While some science fiction predictions have come true, we’re not exactly traveling in flying cars and eating food produced in replicators in our daily lives. However, with the advent of new technology, including artificial intelligence, many people have new concerns about job security.
Read moreFive Ways to Get the Promotion You Deserve
If you’re feeling stuck at work, it’s time to take matters into your own hands. Assuming you like your current company, consider a move to the next level of responsibility and influence. You don’t need to wait for your manager to call all the shots: Take action today that will help you get the promotion you deserve.
Read moreManaging Human Capital for Business Impact
Many companies give lip-service to the idea of people as their “greatest business asset” without fully considering what that phrase means. Employees join companies with a collection of skills, experience and untapped talents, but those qualities cannot become true business assets without a strategy for managing human capital.
Read moreGive Yourself the Gift of a Year-end Career Audit
This time of year can feel like a never-ending list of to-do items, both at work and at home. If you feel rushed and frazzled, you might reject the idea of adding yet another project to your pile. But hear me out. Taking the time to conduct a simple career audit before the new year can become a gift you give yourself.
Read moreInnovative Ways to Engage Employees: Thinking Beyond the Holiday Bonus
Regardless of the size of your business, you cannot achieve growth and success without smart, motivated people who drive results. Even for businesses lucky enough to recruit mostly self-motivated, highly skilled people, you need ways to engage employees that support their best work.
Read moreGearing Up for Difficult Conversations at Work
As a career coach, I have met many individuals who want more to show for their efforts at work. In a lot of these cases, avoiding difficult conversations at work has proven to be a big part of the problem.
Surveys show that 70 percent of people actively shy away from tough topics at work. While conflict avoidance might create a friendly environment on the surface, it can lead to a number of negative consequences for the individual, the team and the entire organization.
Read moreManaging the Modern Workforce
The modern workforce wants more out of each day, so savvy managers and business owners will find a way to balance productivity with their employees’ lifestyle needs.
You don’t have to throw all structure out the window in order to offer employees the perks of a lifestyle-friendly job. At heart, what many employees really want is for their employer to acknowledge their lives outside of work.
Read moreCareer Path or Lifestyle Path? You Can Have Both
A huge part of my work as a career and salary negotiation coach revolves around helping people find deeper satisfaction in their work lives. While that often means arming individuals with powerful interviewing and negotiating skills to land a better job, or to ask for a salary increase, I also work with most clients to determine how the right career path can support their lifestyle goals.
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