Category Archives: Career Coaching

Day 101 – Pesonal Reflection

There came a time when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.  ~Anaïs Nin This journey of 101 ways of Managing A Successful Transition was a personal reflection on … Continue reading

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Day 100 – Role Models: A Philosopher’s Journey

Margaret Young said it best: “Often people attempt to live their lives backwards: they try to have more things, or more money, in order to do more of what they really want so they will be happier. The way it … Continue reading

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Day 98 – Role Models: Life of Transitions

It may be hard for an egg to turn into a bird: it would be a jolly sight harder for it to learn to fly while remaining an egg. We are like eggs at present. And you cannot go on … Continue reading

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Day 95 – Role Models: Journey of Hope

Journey of Hope by Cid Palacio When I left a thirty three year career three years ago, to look after my mom who had been diagnosed with terminal cancer, I discovered painting. When lightening struck twice and I lost my … Continue reading

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Day 94 – Role Models: Setting New Directions

Setting New Directions by Lori Deschene When I chose to study writing and acting in college, I assumed that it would all work out when I graduated. Once I was in the real world, my confidence started to falter. I … Continue reading

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Day 87 – Let it Be

Once you stop clinging and let things be, you’ll be free, even of birth and death. You’ll transform everything. ~ Bodhidharma (c. 440 AD – 528 AD) For the last few days I’ve focused on action in this blog. However, … Continue reading

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Day 73 – Work

“What is work and what is not work are questions that perplex the wisest of men.” ~ Bhagavad Gita In search of the perfect existence, some of us are compelled to examine our careers and work. What defines work? What … Continue reading

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Day 34 – Social Media Resumes

Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” ~ Jim Rohn I’ve written about social networking previously. First an article titled simply Social Networking, and the second Social Networking and Linkedin. Both these articles were designed … Continue reading

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