Geography of a Recession

January 5, 2010

I absolutely believe in being positive, creative, and seeking opportunities. However, I don’t know anyone who hasn’t been touched by unemployment, either directly, or indirectly, over the past few years. Using the Dept. of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics numbers, this video vividly depicts the transformation from January 2007 — approximately one year before the [...]

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January Career Workshops R3 Center (Rowan Cabarrus Community College)

January 4, 2010

A free local resource for career development is the R3 Center in Kannapolis, NC. They have announced their January schedule of workshops. These workshops are FREE but you are asked to call to reserve a seat and obtain specific workshop locations. R3 Center Announces January Schedule of Career Workshops o New Client Launch – 2 [...]

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Gratitude and Appreciation

December 31, 2009

“Gratitude invites a sense of sufficiency.” Wayne Muller Let’s thank those people in our lives who remind us that we have everything we need. What we appreciate appreciates! Do you need help remembering your career strengths and values, and moving powerfully into 2010? I’d love to talk with you and explore strategies for bringing more [...]

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Career Intentions for 2010

December 14, 2009

I wanted to share this article about Career Intentions for 2010. This was written by Susan Whitcomb, President of Career Coach Academy. I have been reflecting on being more intentional in several areas of my life, so #1 spoke to me immediately. Do you know how you are you going to create more success in [...]

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“I Won’t Back Down!”

December 1, 2009

Today in 1955 Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus. What are you refusing to ‘stand’ for today?

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Network Concord Job Seekers observations

November 20, 2009

Today we had our Friday morning Network Concord Job Seekers meeting. As always, I was so inspired with the supportive energy among the group members. However, something new was in the air. People are looking inward for answers. I observed members listening to inner voice more, and unemployment statistics less. I felt the energy and [...]

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Can you sing “I did it My Way”?

November 18, 2009

“I did it My Way”

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Stepping out

September 1, 2009

It has been difficult for me to “step out” as a career coach into the virtual world.  There are always questions in my mind about whether I will be “good enough” or will people “like me” — or even worse, LAUGH at me. Well, folks, here I am!  And asking you, how are you not [...]

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