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Use these 3 simple steps to begin a transition to your own business
If you're thinking of becoming a solopreneur and building your own business while working, here are 3 simple steps to get you started so that when you're ready for that taste of freedom, you're well on your way!
Career tip: A return to basics
It's tough today to focus on doing a good job when there is are so many 'other' challenges pulling at your attention. In these times it's helpful to just return to the basics to see us through.
Career tip: 'Push pause and receive'
Accepting the generosity of others can be uncomfortable, but these tips will help you open your both hands to both give and receive. This will create a richer and more fulfilling career.
When the going gets tough, where do you go?
Tough times can also call for soft measures and deliver better results. Learn the decades old secret to getting through the tough times with greater success.
How to 'freshen up' your career
Breathing new life into your career can be as simple as the heartwarming exercise of donating old clothes. Find out how to make it a satisfying ritual.
How to network for fun and find success!
Networking can be fun if you have these three tips to make it about 'them' which removes the stress from 'you'!
Who have YOU laid off?
We all agree having a mentor to help us improve our skills, find a job or change jobs is tremendously valuable. So how are you making sure that you're getting full value and not just standard issue? And what can you do if what you see isn't what you get?
Discover the keys to transform your career
Not quite ready to make a career change? What if you just want to improve your hand? The keys to enhance the career you are in are within reach and ready to unlock your success.
Are you satisfying the craving?
If you're craving something different for your career, but you're just not sure what, it's likely that you've ignored the very first step that will bring you satisfaction and that 'full' feeling. It's a simple and easy step to take...you just need to know what it is.
How to lead yourself out of career frustration
The current swirl of activity in the workplace is giving you clues or 'breadcrumbs' that should help you decide and take action. Many career professionals are frustrated by this. Now is the time to use that frustration to your benefit.
Enhance Your Personal Brand Through Mentoring
Your brand is as valuable as Apple or Microsoft! You can enhance its value simply and easily. And you'll learn a lot too.
How greed creates career opportunity
Believe it or not, there are appropriate times to use 'greed' as a career strategy. And steps to make it work without breaking the law.
How adding a healthy dose of knowledge delivers greater career choice
Sure you've got the skills, but do you have the critical knowledge that sets you apart from the competition? And how the heck do you get it? Here are the steps and plan to achieve the greater career choice you're meant to have.
How to Re-discover the fire and passion in your career
You don't have to be passionate about your whole career; however, focusing on the elements that bring the most satisfaction and fulfillment will fire up your professional passion!
Is it ever too late?
It's never too late if you know the secret to getting started - fast! Discover what you may be missing that brings you closer to living your dreams!
Four easy career strategies to banish the workplace blues
While everyone is heads down and working hard to maintain their positions, there are ways or strategies to keep your spirits up and banish the blues that may be swirling around you. Using just one of these strategies will create a more powerful future for your career!
Shift happens!
What can today's career professionals learn about the challenges in Detroit and the resulting layoffs to create a successful future? Well, among other things...there really are other businesses in Detroit that are doing well...
How you can use today's headlines for tomorrow's success
Companies are getting all sorts of advice as to how to help employees manage through the change they are experiencing at work. This same advice can and should be used by employees / career professionals to create more job and life satisfaction for themselves!
Give way to your possibilities...they are a preview to greatness
If you stand on formality or in fear, you bar yourself from the possibilities that bring you greatness. There is a way to move forward and embrace the unknown.
Step by step...get moving on your successful career change
Successful people have a secret to keep going when they just don't feel like it. Uncover their secret and make it your own.
Discover the secret to accomplish what you want, faster!
Learning the secret to accomplishing your goals, faster, can shift and shape the career that is more than just a dream.
Lost in translation
It's really difficult to recognize the dangers vs the opportunities in the swirl of activity today. Learn how to activate your own translation tool so that you can guide yourself to safety.
The Top 3 Ways to Gain Control in This Unstable Environment
ow about a dose of control to go with today's reality? Yes, you can take control of your future using these practical steps that help you to do so, immediately!
There's no way I can manage to do what I want to
No we really can't do it all, but that's not the point. You can do what's important once you KNOW what that is... And leaving it up to your memory with all the other stuff to worry about can be wishful thinking. Use this tool to get it out of your head, now!
Layoff Survivors - outwit, outplay, outsmart
Often overlooked are those who are 'left behind' during a layoff. You too deserve to have the skills to survive in this environment. And you're in the best position to face the challenge and win!

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