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Career Advancement

August 18, 2014

How to Get a Promotion at Work: 11 Tips to Help You Move Up

A client of mine, Lance, has been with his company for ten years. He works hard and gets his work done. Management knows he is consistent, reliable, and loyal. They're…

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Career Advancement

September 1, 2014

Be Carried to the Top: 5 Support People Who Can Help You Get Ahead

Client Dena Asks: In their book, The Five Patterns of Extraordinary Careers, James Citrin and Richard Smith concluded that, "People with extraordinary careers do not claw their way to the…

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Developing Leadership Skills

December 8, 2014

Change Your Mindset: Office Politics Isn’t a Dirty Word

When my client, Miles, heard the phrase "office politics," it brought up negative associations (backstabbing, kissing up, gossip, who you know gets you to advance). One way to embrace and…

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Developing Leadership Skills

August 4, 2014

5 Ways to Develop Executive Presence

When Connor walks into a room, all eyes turn toward him. He commands a presence that is unmistakable. He projects confidence, and people instinctively trust him. He speaks with authority.…

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Employee Retention and Empowerment

September 28, 2015

Is Your Current Job Interfering With the Job you REALLY Want?

Client Leanne Asks: I've positioned myself well by creating a number of opportunities which can raise my visibility with my firms' leaders. Now I'm stuck in the middle. I have…

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Work-Life Balance

August 31, 2015

Is it a Myth? Can You Actually Achieve Work-Life Balance?

Client Karen Asks: I feel like I'm being pulled in all directions at once. My boss wants higher productivity, my family wants more time with me. Is balancing work and…

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Share Your Achievements to Get Recognition at Work

Stand Out & Get Noticed @ Work!

February 16, 2015

Share Your Achievements to Get Recognition at Work

Client Matt Asks: I never seem to get the recognition I deserve for my work, but I’m afraid to say anything because it might seem like I’m bragging. Is it…

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Work-Life Balance

September 29, 2014

10 Ways to Ease Your Workload and Reduce Your Stress at Work

Client Jordan Asks: My job has become overwhelming. My work load keeps increasing, and I find myself working long hours to get everything done. How can I take control of…

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Career Advancement

April 5, 2012

5 Surefire Tips for Job Advancement

Every current and potential executive I've met has valuable skills and significant personal strengths. Most of them also demonstrate a well-grounded sense of self and a thorough understanding of their…

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