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When you're feeling stuck and want to get free: Don't spin wheels! Get out and p I send what I hope is a gracious response, offering a "get acquainted" call as a first step to some creative career coaching. Griselda never responds... (499 views) An irreverent critique of career testing Considering a career change but don't know what to do next? Midlife, mid-career clients often begin their search by asking, "Can I take a test to learn what career wold be best for me?"... (774 views) When someone you love is moving Your best friend moves a thousand miles, your aunt retires or your brother's family gets transferred. They're moving from Boise to Boston and you live in San Diego... (839 views) Time Management for a Life Transition A life transition calls for a new concept of time. You no longer have the luxury of waiting to clear the deck so you can focus on your new goal. You've moved to fantasyland when you say, "I'll begin planning... (918 views) Career planning: How to plan a sabbatical from your job Many people envy academics who take sabbaticals. What they don't realize is that sabbaticals are not designed as time on the beach. You are supposed to use your free time to accomplish specific projects. Often you are not allowed to embark on a sabbatical if your... (709 views) Sorry, coach, I have a headache... "And," the call continues, "I don't feel like talking today. Can we re-schedule?" W e've all had moments when we feel we're just to tired to work on that article or resume or special report... (597 views) The toughest career decision: Get out or get going! Many of us are influenced by the sports ethic: Never give up! When a basketball team is down by 20 with 30 seconds on the clock, the players never stop working. The spectators might be filing out, and... (742 views) Winding your way to career freedom As one who has moved and changed jobs often, I used to receive a considerable amount of unsought commentary : "When will you settle down?" "Are you running away from something?" "Get real!"... (753 views) Making a scary move? A safety net lets you dance on the high wire Career freedom-seekers often ask: "Should I give up my job and move to Montana?" Or, "Should I quit my job to start a business?" Imagine that you decide to walk across a room on a high wire. You probably have no desire to do this, but suppose you believed there... (808 views) Education for Career Change: Choose your Game and Choose your League Because of my long sojourn in academia, people often expect me to say, " When it comes to education, more is better!" In reality, I think education is part of playing a game. You just have to choose your... (655 views) 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | |
