Makeover Your Career

Tips on effectively using your business card at networking events. Suppose you were out having lunch with a new business acquaintance and when your food was delivered to the table, your lunch partner reached over with her hand and sampled your meal. What would you think? That they were rude -  lacking proper social etiquette, [...]

Wednesday Inspiration #12 Deprived of meaningful work, men and women lose their reason for existence; they go stark, raving mad. -Fyodor Dostoevsky The question is typical enough: “How was your day?” And we usually give a typical answer: Good. Stressful. Hectic. Busy. (Add your standard response here.) My question to you: Was your day meaningful? [...]

Used to be that women were expected to choose between a successful career and a happy family. While there are still some who argue that women with children should sacrifice their ambition in order to make a better home for their children, it is evident that this is not the path for all mothers. Some [...]

Don’t miss the next edition of the on-line radio show: From Bright to Brilliant. This dynamic online talk show offers practical dialogue for professionals committed to taking their career or business to the next level. Bright Goal: Surviving the current economy. Brilliant Goal: Have a strategy for thriving despite the economy. Listen live this Sunday [...]

This week’s Top 5 Browseworthy Links: 1. Entrepreneur.com is a great resources for anyone fueled by their passion and inspired by the economy to start their own business. To get started check out this post on the benefits of launching your solo pursuits while you still have a day job: You Don’t Have to Quit [...]

So you know that it is important to have the 2 Q’s as you build out your network: Quality and Quantity. But have you considered the importance of having a well-rounded network? Whether you are an entrepreneur or an employee, having a strong network is critical. There are plenty of tips and articles on where [...]

Wednesday Inspiration #11 It’s not what we do once in a while that counts, but our habitual actions. What ultimately determines who we become and where we go in life are our decisions. These decisions shape our destiny. – Anthony Robbins – There’s a line in a rap song I like that says, “…no one [...]

Deciding to pursue your passion is one thing, actually stepping out to make it happen is where the real fun and work begins. The first steps toward any lasting change always begins with your mindset. In today’s guest  post, Denise Hart shares on how to align your thinking with the dreams you’ve decided to pursue. [...]

With many people turning to entrepreneurship as a source of income, it’s no wonder that the January edition of Entrepreneur magazine has listed small business coaching as top small business opportunity for 2009. If you have a passion for technology and the environment here’s an opportunity to receive free guidance on how to set up [...]