Career Coaching

COACHABLE MOMENT: Hybrid or In-Office Jobs Are More Likely to Keep You Employed

About 50% of my clients prefer a remote job. Sounds wonderful, but it can hurt your career. My advice to clients, go after hybrid jobs, and if remote, stay visible in meetings – meaning you are interacting live on video regularly. Why is this important? Because in remote work, bosses and colleagues never see a

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COACHABLE MOMENT: Use Social Media Strategically, not to Share Every Thought.

A colleague, Susan Geary, recently wrote a post on LinkedIn attempting to discourage jobseekers from complaining about the search process and scolding recruiters on social media.  As she said, it will not make you a desirable candidate.  Here is my answer that might also help you or your friends in a job search: It’s such

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COACHABLE MOMENT: L&D Is Not a Cost Center, It’s Your Future!

A recent survey by 1Huddle shows a trend that will hurt companies in the long run. At issue – “a 96% cut in the total number of director and senior-level positions in talent development or training, according to 1Huddle’s analysis of more than 57 million corporate onboarding and training sessions.”. A huge survey with major

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COACHABLE MOMENT, by Coach Karen: Job Search 2026 Starts Now!

As 2025 winds down, many potential clients calling about services are just starting to think about a job search in the new year. However, 2026 is nearly here, and you truly need to start now! So, what needs to be done to get ready for mid-to-late January, when companies get into the swing of hiring

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COACHABLE MOMENT, by Coach Karen: Smile, You’re on LinkedIn

Ever reviewed a LinkedIn profile and thought the person’s picture was unprofessional? What about your photo? From the “serious” look to prom/graduation pictures, to selfies or 20-year-old photos, to futilely trying to crop people or things out, it’s all bad. The serious look. Too many angry or grouchy looking people on LinkedIn. This is about

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COACHABLE MOMENT: SOCIAL MEDIA WISDOM

If you want to be seen as the professional you are (or want to be) during a job search or in your career, make sure your social media reflects that professionalism.  Remember, you do not have to engage beyond respectful and positive discourse in combative, disrespectful discussions.  In fact, you don’t have to engage at

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