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Julia is an accomplished Marketing Director, very creative, bright and capable. She has a wide and well-connected network but isn’t plugging into it. I asked what was stopping her and she admitted she felt embarrassed and ashamed of being in career transition. “Only losers find themselves in this position.” Unfortunately, a lot of people ruminate…
Carol wasn’t feelin’ the love. She walked into our meeting with a cloud over her head. “How do I describe myself? Who am I now? Without a job, I’m not sure how to introduce myself!” This can be challenging. Our identity is one of those things we’re only forced to think about a few times…
Top 10 Transferable Skills for Career Changes A key benefit of the job search is the opportunity to update your thinking. Too often we have blinders on and don’t pay attention to the changing world. We’re just too busy making ends meet. Next thing you know, there’s a global pandemic and everyone’s work life is…
Yes, losing a job can be very difficult and yes, you’ll need to take some time to absorb the news. Don’t skip this step – it’s critical if you want to build forward momentum. Once you’re past the initial shock, it’s time to start collecting your thoughts and do the heavy lifting. The time and…
Michael, a Senior Marketing Director, just lost his job. He’s a go-getter, likes to be busy and productive and is keen to move forward in his search. Like most of us, he doesn’t like uncertainty, especially in this challenging Covid-19 period. He’s very motivated and wants to know how long it typically takes to find…
When I asked a group of senior professionals for their experiences of being terminated from their jobs, one gentleman said he felt surprised. He thought, “How can they possibly let me go? I’m doing great work here, in charge of a successful team and possess deep and vast knowledge. What are they thinking?” Hearing this,…
