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What is positive psychology? How can it help you if you are going through a rough patch.

Published on September 3, 2014 at 2:49 pm

  Positive psychology is “not just the study of disease, weakness, and damage; it also is the study of strength and virtue…Psychology is not just about illness or health; it also is about work, education, insight , love, growth, and play. And in this quest for what is best, positive psychology does not rely on wishful thinking, self-deception, or hand ... View Article »

Build Authentic Self-Confidence

Published on July 12, 2014 at 4:42 pm

How would you feel if someone you know and loved constantly talked to you this way? “How could you do that?” “You’re so stupid!” “What the hell is wrong with you?” “You’re an idiot!” “When will you learn?” In my career consulting practice, I sometimes observe clients refer to THEMSELVES in these harsh ways. Paradoxically, I’ve noticed the same clients ... View Article »

Big Career Decisions ? Look to the Laws of Nature

Published on June 16, 2014 at 2:20 pm

Flowers don’t try to bloom, they just bloom. Birds not try to fly, they fly effortlessly. The nature of the sun to shine. It’s called sunshine. Human nature manifests our dreams and desires into reality. Think about it, our wisest career choices are led by hat we love and desire. Want to explore what is possible? Want to reveal your ... View Article »

Are you in a Digital Coma?

Published on May 7, 2014 at 8:15 pm

              Watch the TED Talk video below. “The average 18-29 year old sends and receives 110 texts a day and spends 7.5 hours in front of a screen.”  More words of wisdom from Gen Y Career Consultant, Crystal Kadakia of CareerIndulgence.com. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fgzoOilf6w If you are looking for a job, a digital coma will impede your progress. ... View Article »

7 Telephone Interview Tips

Published on April 28, 2014 at 1:24 pm

Prepare to be someplace private and sound-proof and far away from dogs, babies and traffic. Close your laptop or sit away from your computer. Ideally, look at a photo that invokes happy memories. Listen to the interviewer’s questions with focus and attention. (We have two ears and one mouth for a reason) Pause before you answer. Adopt the pace, volume ... View Article »

INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS – 20 POWERFUL QUESTIONS

Published on April 24, 2014 at 8:34 pm

            One of my clients just messaged me asking me for an some advice about an Informational Interview she will be conducting next week. Here’s what I shared with her.  What’s an Informational Interview? It’s an interview that the job seekers request from well-connected people or potential to employers. How did you get your start? ... View Article »

EnJOYing Joy

Published on March 14, 2014 at 10:09 pm

Earlier this week, I asked a friend to describe three things for which he was grateful, the first thing he mentioned was gratitude for going fishing with his father over the weekend. The second was that he caught a 34-inch snook on that same fishing trip. The third had to do with his wife. The snook story really stuck with ... View Article »