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Things I learned (about myself) after my husband innocently mentioned some new technology

by Joni on March 30, 2010

Let me begin with the end, and share my higher learning first: I don’t need (or want to THINK I need) any more “stuff” to enhance my life. Focusing on fluctuating household income distracts me from listening to my intuition and doing authentic and inspired work. I care less about new technology and more about [...]

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JobsOne/Network Concord Job Seekers Meeting March 5, 2010

by Joni on March 5, 2010

Today, Mr. Wendell Fant, Deputy District Director, for United States Congressman Larry Kissell (8th District, North Carolina) visited our group to share information about doing business with the government, and the overall US employment picture. While some people are returning to work and consumer spending is up .50% straight for the last four months, it [...]

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Are you ready to re-examine everything you knew about careers?

by Joni on March 2, 2010

Are you still searching for a job, even though you have followed all of the “expert’s” advice? Have you been going to networking events and still not connecting with the “right” people? As a career coach and the developer and facilitator of a local job seekers/ networking group I’ve learned so much the past year. [...]

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Review of “The Career Within You: How to Find the Perfect Job for Your Personality”

by Joni on February 17, 2010

As someone who has had a lifelong interest in careers and personality profiling, I was thrilled to see these two topics combined in The Career Within You: How to Find the Perfect Job for Your Personality, by Elizabeth Wagele and Ingrid Stabb. The description states: Find the Perfect Career Just for You! The Career Within [...]

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A long and winding career adventure

by Joni on February 5, 2010

Taking time on this rainy afternoon to reflect on my own career journey, decisions I made or didn’t make, lessons learned, and some of my reasons for wanting to reach our to others as they maneuver the journey. Interesting how some of the detours (potholes? washed out roads?) helped direct me to a more interesting [...]

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Writing a Career Autobiography

by Joni on February 2, 2010

Looking at our past patterns can sometimes help us see the present more clearly! In making contact with our work “passions” in life it is helpful to look back at our careers and experiences and analyze them in terms of what made us happy, and what didn’t. Here below is a format I use with [...]

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Career transition support

by Joni on January 19, 2010

“People gain so much hope when they know they are not experiencing something alone.” Joyce Rupp

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Geography of a Recession

by Joni on 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)

by Joni on 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

by Joni on 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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