tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60557057668255154742012-01-25T10:38:27.883-08:00Growing ForwardGuiding Individuals from Aspiration to AchievementCoach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.comBlogger1981100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-79706547122889931182012-01-25T10:38:00.000-08:002012-01-25T10:38:27.941-08:00Job Search: Culture Trumps Position
In today's economy, you can't stop "looking." That means whether you're employed or unemployed there's always room to upgrade. Like my friend Wing Lam, owner of Wahoo's Fish Taco, said, "What job is secure?"
Here are several reasons why looking for the right culture is more important than the actual position:
Culture aligns a company towards its mission, vision and goals.
Culture is Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-60477956772340221022012-01-18T11:09:00.000-08:002012-01-18T11:09:15.397-08:00The High Cost of Not Keeping Your Word
Is it just me or have we become a society that doesn't value keeping our word?
Are we commitment phobic or just plain selfish? Nowadays promising something doesn't always mean you'll follow through. Why is that?
Is there no honor in doing what you say? What effect does it have on others? How does it affect your reputation?
In your career, how does your boss and co-workers view you if Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-88080800931629463712012-01-12T12:32:00.000-08:002012-01-12T12:32:21.099-08:00Career Fitness
Your career is a lot like fitness. Look at these 3 ways fitness can boost your career:
What are your goals? When you hire a personal trainer, you tell him/her your goals. It's up to them to create a program for you to achieve your goals. Your career is the same. What do you want to accomplish? Once you establish your "career target", you can start drafting a game plan of how to achieveCoach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-85501991373910194692012-01-06T13:53:00.000-08:002012-01-06T13:53:23.709-08:00Idealist vs. Realist
Idealist a.k.a. Optimist. Dreams are meant to be followed. Look at Steve Jobs' life. He never took "no" for an answer. Instead listening to critics, he decided to create products that people didn't even know they needed (wanted). What are your lofty goals? Are you going towards or away from your target? Idealists don't settle. They work hard for what they want. Sure, the percentages are against Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-84539451784637444342011-12-30T18:21:00.000-08:002011-12-30T18:21:22.388-08:003 Career Trends to Watch in 2012
Hybrid Entrepreneurs: The number of entrepreneurs with full time jobs will increase. Businesses survive with money. If you can make more money on your own, go for it. If you can't, why put extra pressure on yourself? That means keep your day job and swing your business (idea) on the side. When your current job is holding you back from making more money with your own business, quit. Most Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-61857621921923221672011-12-26T13:53:00.000-08:002011-12-26T14:08:29.628-08:00What I Learned in 2011
2011 was the year of change. New experiences forged a range of emotions, but there is much to learn from the previously unknown. Let me share with you my takeaways:
Achilles Injury: In late January I tore my left Achilles tendon playing basketball. It wasn't painful when it happened, but immediately I knew something was wrong. After resting it for a couple of days I got a couple of Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-15033090720772318282011-12-16T11:57:00.000-08:002011-12-16T11:57:25.302-08:00Farm Raised or Wild?
Which one do you prefer? Farm raised means the environment is controlled. You can figure out what wild means. This question has a direct application to your career...
"Farm raised" is working in the same job, for the same company for a long period of time. Baby Boomers call it loyalty, but the younger generations call it boredom. If your career is condensed into one experience, your mind Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-29165234919493111112011-12-12T10:00:00.000-08:002011-12-12T10:00:26.341-08:00Why is Growth so Painful?
Look a plant's life cycle. Each season parts die and/or are "pruned" in order to grow. Humans aren't much different. In order for you and I to grow, we have to be willing to be "pruned" in certain ways also.
Change is uncomfortable. We want to know what's next. The unknown scares us. Take for example this recession. Economic stability is fleeting. What job is really safe anymore?
We are Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-66445202882251228172011-12-01T11:12:00.001-08:002011-12-01T11:52:39.948-08:00When Plan B is Plan A
How often does Plan A happen? Does it lead to disappointment? What if we started looking more favorably at Plan B? How would that affect how we view our current situation?
Here's what that shift in mindset from Plan A to Plan B looks like:
Be Flexible. Things aren't always going to happen the way you planned them to. That doesn't mean that you don't have plans. It just means be Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-68158093464193890372011-11-28T11:23:00.001-08:002011-11-28T12:18:00.336-08:00An Introvert's Guide to Networking
You've heard that building your network is important, but how do you do that?
Seems easy for an extrovert, but what if you're an introvert?
Rewind my life 5 years ago and I'll personally answer this question for you...
When I started my business in 2007, I had few contacts. I heard networking was a good idea, so I joined my local Chamber of Commerce. After attending two events, I Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-63915234434162335282011-11-16T09:28:00.001-08:002011-11-16T09:59:48.822-08:00When Good Becomes Bad
"Good is the enemy of Great." - Jim Collins
There's nothing inherently wrong with "good" except when it's used for measurement. For example...
Lack of honest feedback. When you ask for an evaluation and the only response you get is "it was good," then someone's lying. "Good" is a vague, non-descriptive answer. If you really want to be helpful, be truthful and specific. Don't just Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-24797561492103283302011-11-10T08:30:00.001-08:002011-11-10T09:18:29.020-08:00The Importance of Local Partnerships
If small businesses really are the solution to our economic woes, how do we make that happen?
Local partnerships.
Communities need to embrace businesses around them.
Business owners need to partner and work out deals to support each other.
Consumers need to spend their hard earned dollars in their neighborhoods.
Local is the new global. Look at an organization like Unique LA. Their Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-40353212585548026322011-11-07T09:24:00.000-08:002011-11-07T09:24:40.971-08:00What Separates the Good from Great Speakers
"The two words 'information' and 'communication' are often used
interchangeably, but they signify quite different things. Information
is giving out; communication is getting through."
- Sydney
J. Harris
Communication is one of the most powerful tools we have. You hear tons of messages daily,Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-58434295200267444702011-11-07T08:05:00.001-08:002011-11-07T08:05:52.392-08:00Career Synergy Tomorrow! Last Chance to RSVP!Online Ticketing for Career SynergyCoach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-50478118744983746862011-10-27T10:13:00.000-07:002011-10-27T10:13:21.512-07:00How to Develop Talent
Talent is defined as a special natural ability or aptitude. Sometimes talent is labeled as potential, yet if undeveloped it becomes wasted. Once talent is identified, it's vital to develop it into a strength.
Let's use the show X-Factor as an example:
Coach/Mentor - Find someone more successful than you and ask them to mentor you. Since they are where you want to be, ask them to help Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-75036041513483013672011-10-20T10:17:00.000-07:002011-10-20T10:17:29.056-07:00Mind + Body Connection
Performance in sports is about 80% - 90% mental. Is work performance any different?
Athletes spend more time training and resting before they perform, what if you did the same?
Strong Mind + Strong Body = Strong Performance
As "Corporate Athletes", you and I need to train our mind and body if we want to perform at our highest level. Here's an easy way to remember how:
Visualize. Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-41699451612656229382011-10-13T09:44:00.000-07:002011-10-13T09:44:37.773-07:00What DWTS and Your Career have in Common
Each week a celebrity couple gets excused from the competition, but is it just me, or are the wrong people getting sent home? When you add "America's Vote", it no longer becomes about competence, but popularity. How is this similar to your workplace?
Skills are vital, but politics and popularity rule. Look around your workplace to see who gets "promoted." In DWTS, the judges play a more Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-17728242093349243222011-10-07T09:28:00.000-07:002011-10-07T11:51:17.669-07:00How Zappos Changed the Game
A couple of years ago, my wife and I took a tour of Zappos in Las Vegas because I wanted to meet their coach at the time, Dr. Vik. I was impressed how they picked you up at your hotel, dropped you off for a 1-hour tour of the company and brought you back for free! You may have heard of Tony Hsieh, CEO and author Delivering Happiness. What you may not know is Zappos started as a shoe company, butCoach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-53398626353189042012011-09-30T09:42:00.000-07:002011-09-30T09:42:21.246-07:00The Next Level Networker
Beyond being a connector (as Malcolm Gladwell mentioned in his book "Tipping Point"), how do you become a next level networker? Having more contacts? Strengthening your network?
The answer is: forming triads. What is a triad? A triad (explained in "Tribal Leadership") is when you introduce two people to each other. There may be no direct benefit for you, but the idea is to create a Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-21618567058988417232011-09-29T08:27:00.000-07:002011-09-29T08:27:19.850-07:0010/4 Career Synergy!Online event registration for Career Synergy
Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-2945404923638719012011-09-26T09:10:00.000-07:002011-09-26T09:10:19.680-07:00The 2 Reasons Why You Lose Focus
The gap between aspiration and achievement is focus. Good intentions aren't good enough when it comes to accomplishing your goals. What if you knew the two reasons why you lose focus?
Fear of the unknown and fear of failure. Remember trying something for the first time? If you don't know what to expect it can sometimes prevent you from trying it at all. If you have a tendency to dwell onCoach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-75538815565896908012011-09-19T10:59:00.000-07:002011-09-19T10:59:02.718-07:00Are You Socially Fit?
We hear the term "physically fit" a lot, but have you ever thought of being socially fit? I'm not talking about social media, but instead, face-to-face conversations. As a coach, interpersonal skills are crucial to building trust and eventually a connection.
For example, success in the workplace has a lot to do with how you manage the relationships around you. A star performer can only go so Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-61524370019899319982011-09-12T10:47:00.000-07:002011-09-12T10:47:57.895-07:00Are you the hunter or hunted?
In your career, there are times where you are the hunter and times where you are the hunted. As you grow, it's your choice which role you want to embrace. Before making a decision, let's look at the pros and cons for both:
The Hunted
Pros: In order to be the "hunted" it means you're on top. You've worked hard to be in this position and now someone wants what you have. In sports it's Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-46314730643983999002011-09-01T10:02:00.000-07:002011-09-01T10:02:40.277-07:00Do you REALLY want Feedback?
Last night on America's Got Talent I watched how contestants responded to the judge's feedback. They love to hear praise from Howie Mandel & Sharon Osborne, but none of them are receptive to constructive comments from Piers Morgan (even though he spoke the truth). Have you noticed that we live in a world that only wants to hear positive feedback?
The problem with only receiving praise is Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-22317731792390485322011-08-30T10:39:00.000-07:002011-08-30T10:39:15.413-07:00The Old School Community (a.k.a. Community 1.0)Back in the day, before technology existed there was community. The internet has globalized our capability to connect to people, but there is power in the origin of localized communities. Let's talk about the benefits & how to create an authentic community from scratch:
Relationships - Communities grow organically. It starts one conversation at a time and builds from there. The idea of Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-67509547766245165482011-08-19T12:36:00.000-07:002011-08-19T12:36:45.009-07:00What's your Social Equity Worth?
"Social Equity is the perceived value of an individual,
organization, or brands reputation and following online. This value
increases or decreases based on the online buzz and conversations that
take place across the various social media channels on the internet
which ultimately transcend to the offline world."
Isn't this just a fancy way of saying your online presence precedes your Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-23454920267899144362011-08-12T10:38:00.000-07:002011-08-12T10:38:09.472-07:00Be Willing to Be Uncomfortable
Everyone knows what it feels like to be uncomfortable. It's a not a great feeling, but sometimes it's a good thing. In order to grow, we have to put ourselves in position to be uncomfortable. Not easy, but how else will we try new things? Let me give you a couple of examples from my own life that might better illustrate this point:
I'm impatient. I hate waiting. This past month my wife and I Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-34577157292983947752011-08-08T09:56:00.000-07:002011-08-08T09:56:48.878-07:00The Applicant and the 3 Resume Piles
Have you ever wondered what your chances of landing a job are when applying? As an applicant, there are 3 piles your application/resume can fall into. Based on what category you're in, determines your chances of getting hired. Let's take a deeper look:
Pile #1: Not Qualified - You lack the experience and educational requirements for the position. Once you apply, you're hoping for a shot, Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-85695867867407581432011-07-26T12:33:00.000-07:002011-08-08T09:56:48.884-07:00Snoop Blog
If you've watched TV, searched the internet or gone shopping lately, chances are Snoop Dogg promoted one of the products you've seen. Would you consider him a master of self-promotion? Personal branding guru? Regardless, here are 3 ways you and I can learn from his business ways...
Get comfortable with promoting yourself. You are gifted with unique talents, but the question is do others Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-91036595075855860772011-07-25T10:02:00.000-07:002011-07-25T10:02:30.944-07:00Knowing When & How to Fold
Life is about how you respond. The average person will have 13 careers in their lifetime, at least one will be as an employee. Just like in poker, how do you know when it's time to step away from a position (fold)?
I believe it comes down to "fit." Character and competence are important, but you need to find a role that suits your individual strengths and fits within the team structure. You Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-87250251199880665122011-07-18T09:49:00.000-07:002011-07-18T09:49:58.491-07:00Can you achieve work-life balance?
Just like a relationship, work-life rarely achieves a 50-50 balance.
Today's career is about finding the perfect "fit" that is:
1) an extension of who you are
2) passion + strengths + experience
Life is a mixture of different categories, but primarily relationships. The challenge is not necessarily balancing the two, but prioritizing. For example, if you are career driven, you might Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-68128340585031171172011-07-07T12:42:00.000-07:002011-07-07T12:42:43.006-07:00What does Networking and a Torn Achilles have in Common?In late January, I fully tore my Achilles tendon playing basketball and once surgery was recommended I was devastated. I love to workout and a huge part of my business model is meeting people for coffee. Knowing I was going to be in a cast for 6 weeks and couldn't play sports for months, I prepared for the worst.
Little did I know from then until now, I learned a lot about business through Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-2011611460139647852011-06-30T14:08:00.000-07:002011-06-30T14:08:12.270-07:00How Powerful is Group Accountability?Very powerful. Like Barry Bonds on steroids powerful...
Group accountability provides the added incentive to do what you say. It's easy to let yourself down, but it's much harder to let a group down. (Picture LeBron James here) Use positive tension to push you to be your best. Accountability is extra motivation to finish what you started.
Where else will you receive objective feedback? Tough Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-7802305435489657612011-06-24T09:52:00.000-07:002011-06-24T09:52:38.044-07:00When Goals Shouldn't Be The GoalHaving goals are a good thing. So when are goals not the best thing?
As a coach, I'm focused on helping my clients set and achieve their goals, but part of what I love about coaching is the process. Development takes time and if you rush it, no long-term success can result out of it.
Several years ago I groomed an intern to be my successor in a position I would be leaving. Over the 13 months we Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-42363911248827942332011-06-20T09:56:00.000-07:002011-06-20T09:56:01.161-07:00Why Potential is OverratedWhy are we so enamored with potential? It's exciting to imagine the possibilities, yet rarely does potential live up to our expectations. With great potential usually comes great disappointment. The goal isn't to depress you, rather ask yourself, "What am I doing to fulfill my potential?"Talk is cheap. Show me results.
Potential can mean you're talented in a particular area, but I'll take the Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-30617394549714876272011-06-13T14:39:00.000-07:002011-06-13T14:39:03.788-07:00Yelp: The Food SuperheroWhenever I am searching for a new place to eat, I always turn to Yelp. I prefer Yelp over sites like CitySearch, Zagat's, etc. because it resonates with me. I'm not interested in what a food critic thinks because we have different values.
Yelp has a lot of applications that transfer over well to business (as well as the ability to rate businesses).
Real customer feedback. How can you get better Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-15380769500525343842011-06-05T16:23:00.000-07:002011-06-05T16:23:50.299-07:00Freelancer 2.0The economy has a funny way of testing your career agility. Once you create a plan for yourself, some uncontrollable circumstances nudge you to change, but ultimately it's your choice. Being flexible is responding to your environment, not succumbing to the pressure.
Recently, I've encountered some of those changes in my career and want to share my insight to give you a new perspective on moving Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-69682179590567128792011-05-31T16:47:00.000-07:002011-05-31T16:47:27.032-07:00Event management for Career SynergyCoach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-34739629189263345362011-05-30T09:34:00.000-07:002011-05-30T09:34:21.364-07:00The 30 Day Entrepreneur Challenge: Networking & Follow-UpNothing you can learn in school, online, or through a book can compare to networking. Business is more about who you know than what you know. You can have the greatest product, but if no one knows about it, you're done.
All successful entrepreneurs have strong personal networks. Success doesn't happen in a vacuum. We all need feedback and the more brains, the better. Most people don't consider Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-78235281085391133762011-05-23T11:44:00.000-07:002011-05-23T11:44:23.175-07:00The 30 Day Entrepreneur Challenge: The Need for AccountabilityMost entrepreneurs aren't short on ideas. The problem is acting on them. It's easy to daydream about possibilities without making any progress.
Entrepreneurs tend to work in isolation and lack the incentive to finish their goals. Enter accountability. The first time I experienced accountability was in a coaching relationship. I felt this need to complete my goals before I talked with my coach. Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-1013113729672811342011-05-16T14:35:00.000-07:002011-05-16T14:35:17.480-07:00The 30 Day Entrepreneur Challenge: Focus on Your StrengthsLast week we started by setting the vision and goals for your business. Now it's time to start working towards making your vision a reality.
The most successful people in any industry do one or two things really well, then delegate the rest. Being balanced, or a jack of all trades, is a myth. No one wants to hire a generalist. Customers want specialists. How do you identify your strengths? If Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-59006886881575160452011-05-09T18:07:00.000-07:002011-05-09T18:07:32.008-07:00The 30 Day Entrepreneur's Challenge: Vision & GoalsWhat is your ideal business?
All businesses start with an idea, but your personal vision of that idea defines the direction. Without direction, there's no target to aim at. What is your personal vision for your business?
Once you have a clear picture of what you want to see happen, it's time to set some goals to make your vision a reality.
Start with S.M.A.R.T. goals:
Specific - the more Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-43972727207891617172011-04-29T16:07:00.000-07:002011-04-29T16:07:51.641-07:00Why I Chose CoachingLife is about choices. We can't control what happens to us, but we can choose how to respond.
11 years ago, a supervisor asked me the day after I was hired, "Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?" My response, "Not here." I said that because I always dreamed of owning a business; I just wasn't sure what kind of business. Let me share with you how I came to my decision of being a coach.
"Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-58770056538622107652011-04-25T21:04:00.000-07:002011-04-25T21:04:34.586-07:00Attitude Reflects LeadershipCoach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-5790677488166480232011-04-25T20:23:00.000-07:002011-04-25T20:23:36.680-07:00Event registration for Career SynergyCoach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-14905154764604096762011-04-15T09:42:00.000-07:002011-04-15T09:42:54.943-07:00Gigi Pascual, Owner of the Buttermilk Truck speaking at Career Synergy 5/3
Come hear the Buttermilk Truck's "recipe for success" on Tuesday, May 3rd in Santa Monica.Click here to RSVP!Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-56211914737473110102011-04-11T10:42:00.000-07:002011-04-11T10:42:12.256-07:00L.A., home of the EntrepreneurAccording to the study by the entrepreneurship foundation in Kansas City, Mo., Los Angeles had 620 entrepreneurs per 100,000 adults last year, the most among the country’s 15 largest metropolitan areas.
With a slow, rebounding economy why not put your efforts into starting/growing your own business? (At least that way you have some control of your career)
Here are 3 tips to consider as an Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-17899470052436134852011-04-04T10:03:00.000-07:002011-04-04T10:03:34.611-07:00Internships: The New Entry Level PositionEven with jobs increasing, is applying for entry level positions really the way to go?Just like resumes, searching through Career Builder & Monster are outdated...here's why:
1) Useful Experience. Most entry level positions are just that. Menial work for menial pay. When searching for internships, look for experience in areas you want to grow in. Normally there is more than one position Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-73496041322827802582011-03-28T11:59:00.000-07:002011-03-28T11:59:29.752-07:00Online event registration for Career SynergyCoach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-5754959229303735232011-03-27T11:54:00.000-07:002011-03-27T11:54:40.737-07:00Life After College Book by Jenny BlakeSo you've graduated from college and ready to enter the real world...now what?!
Jenny Blake, Career Development Program Manager & Life Coach at Google, points out how at each level through college we have an adviser to help us succeed. Yet "life after college" we're officially on our own.
In her book, she shares her own journey and challenges of going through a "quarter life crisis" and givesCoach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-41778738633799721382011-03-25T16:25:00.000-07:002011-03-25T16:25:09.836-07:00Reid Hoffman's (Owner of Linked-In) 10 Rules for Entrepreneurial Success1. Be disruptive. Ask yourself: "Is this massive and different? It's got to be ten-times different. It's got to be something that changes an industry." Hoffman uses Skype as an example, calling it a disruptive company because, "it removes these very expensive cross barrier phone charges."
2. Aim big. You'll probably wind up plowing the same amount of time into a small business as you will a big Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-80470265776077716762011-03-21T12:26:00.000-07:002011-03-21T12:26:32.853-07:00Is Favoritism at Work a Good Thing?Yes. Let me explain myself, before you judge me.
There's not enough time in the day to invest in everyone. The higher you move up in position, the less time you have to spend with people. As a leader, you have to make a choice. Spend your time wisely on those you trust and see potential in.
Be fair when it comes to how you treat people. Follow the same policy that applies to your entire Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-16594112134362450722011-03-15T16:18:00.000-07:002011-03-15T16:18:09.059-07:00Entreprenuers, please take this survey!Click here to take surveyCoach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-18571437427323234792011-03-15T11:50:00.000-07:002011-03-15T11:50:08.592-07:00My Fave 5: BooksCharles Barkley has his fave 5 numbers in his cell phone. This week I thought I'd share my fave 5 books based on categories. This list should change in the future, because personal development is essential to growing as a leader:
Networking: Never Eat Alone - Keith FerrazziThis is a must read for college students. Relationship marketing is the way of business. It's about who you know, not what Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-21192836916970597342011-03-07T13:47:00.000-08:002011-03-07T13:47:57.681-08:00Sticks & Stones WILL break your bones...Words are powerful. Did you know that your behavior is a direct result of your thoughts and feelings?
Thoughts = Feelings = Action(s)
Everything can be traced back to your thoughts. How you manage your thoughts determines how successful you are. The majority of your thoughts come from self-talk. What are you saying to yourself?
Confidence is sensed through observation. It's in the way you walk. Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-67373551436771050712011-03-07T08:05:00.000-08:002011-03-07T08:05:56.762-08:00How to Perform at Your Highest Level, FREE Event in Santa MonicaCoach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-23998173790787065732011-03-02T19:10:00.000-08:002011-03-02T19:10:05.483-08:00Guest Post on Branding Yourself by Josh Allan DykstraHOW TO STOP SUCKING: Thoughts on Personal Branding & Lifestyle DesignIn order to craft our personal brand and begin designing a successful and fulfilling life we start with three things:
STRENGTHS We need to discover our strengths. To do this, use the Strengths Triangle. Our area for strength is where our Life Experience (stuff we've learned and stuff we've lived) intersects with our Passions Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-56840918713836121972011-02-28T11:05:00.000-08:002011-02-28T11:05:43.823-08:00Last Chance to Register for Career Synergy Tomorrow!Event Registration Online for Career SynergyCoach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-44044574172363164982011-02-24T11:49:00.000-08:002011-02-24T11:49:36.991-08:00Why Chemistry Trumps CompetenceLet's start with 3 traits of great people: character, chemistry and competence. There's no doubt character is the most important, but which one comes next: chemistry or competence?We live in a world that glorifies talent: athletes, celebrities, musicians, etc. But take a deeper look at winning teams. Sure, there's always a great player or two, yet it's the chemistry of all, not the competence of Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-61720581362379803002011-02-22T10:19:00.000-08:002011-02-22T10:19:16.727-08:003/1 Career Synergy: Branding Yourself is in 1 week!Online event registration for Career SynergyCoach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-53119587982485304762011-02-21T11:17:00.000-08:002011-02-21T11:17:33.424-08:00The Power of PodsThe Navy SEAL's employ a great leadership tactic called "pods." Instead of training as a large team, they break people into small groups. These groups do everything together and create tight bonds. Observe human nature and watch how people naturally cluster in small groups.
Paul Azinger, captain of the US Ryder Cup team in 2008 and professional golfer, used this strategy to perfection. Instead Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-13899843499409864212011-02-18T12:07:00.000-08:002011-02-18T12:07:39.555-08:00Books that Spur your Entreprenurial Spirit!I've read #4, #9, #10, #31 & #32. How about you?Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-89926838179918212482011-02-14T11:03:00.000-08:002011-02-14T11:03:42.531-08:003/1 Career Synergy: Branding Yourself is 2 weeks away!
Event management for Career SynergyCoach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-68005253624917412112011-02-11T11:55:00.000-08:002011-02-11T11:55:24.155-08:00Google CEO Speaks on CoachingCoach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-11873930790785065592011-02-07T12:00:00.000-08:002011-02-07T12:00:23.005-08:00What Brand are You?When you hear the word branding, you automatically think of a product. The funny thing is everyone has a brand. No matter if you are an entrepreneur, worker or student you're known for something.
Your brand isn't what you choose, but what others label you as. Huh? That means you don't determine your brand, others do. Can you be intentional about how you form your brand? Yes. The best brands in Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-47494426443260845292011-02-03T13:08:00.000-08:002011-02-03T13:08:54.868-08:00Career Synergy by Lindsay JonesCoach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-65108991672865039662011-01-31T15:09:00.000-08:002011-01-31T15:09:24.744-08:00Network Events: The Future of HiringMost networking events promise countless benefits, yet rarely do they match our expectations. The emphasis should be on building trusting relationships, before trying to make your next sale. Friends hire friends...why do you think the rich stay rich?
Let me take this a step further and say network events are the future of hiring. I'm not talking about job fairs, but a place where job applicants Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-46184822203061267982011-01-31T10:23:00.000-08:002011-01-31T10:23:33.882-08:00Event Registration Online for Career SynergyCoach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-22294666062549341122011-01-25T14:31:00.000-08:002011-01-25T14:31:23.324-08:00Read This Before Hiring a Coach or Consultant by Tim BerryMay I call it the expert business? It’s kind of like a zoo (no offense intended). There are coaches of all varieties, from business to life to style, to executive and leadership and others. And management consultants, planning consultants, strategy consultants, marketing consultants, public relations consultants, etc. And designers and programmers, project managers, event planners, graphic Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-15906102338157213712011-01-24T17:44:00.000-08:002011-01-24T17:44:10.626-08:00Generational Coaching at WorkCoach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-51627619855023155312011-01-17T17:25:00.000-08:002011-01-17T17:25:37.288-08:001/11/11 Career Synergy by Katie WatsonCoach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-24255833227098710662011-01-13T15:34:00.000-08:002011-01-13T15:34:12.216-08:004 Steps to Sustain Peak Performance by Scott Peltin/Keith FerrazziScott Peltin, author of Sink, Float, or Swim, teaches companies and their employees how to think differently and take better care of themselves. Typically he finds that only 5 percent of any given company are sustainable high-performers who know how to maintain their peak over time.
Recently Scott lead an RMA masterclass around creating new habits in four key areas – mindsets, nutrition, Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-12318972727742658942011-01-12T12:56:00.000-08:002011-01-12T12:56:15.870-08:00Career Synergy Group on FacebookStay current with the latest info and join the dialogue HERE!Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-24773093019605445812011-01-08T22:56:00.000-08:002011-01-08T22:56:10.427-08:00Career Synergy is SOLD OUT!Career Synergy is officially full! Please contact me for details about next month's event. Hope to see you there!Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-55360622733062227232011-01-04T10:31:00.000-08:002011-01-04T10:31:54.094-08:00Career Synergy Countdown!Event Registration Online for Career SynergyCoach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-4513390626467213612011-01-03T16:30:00.000-08:002011-01-03T16:30:08.570-08:00Accomplishing Your New Year's ResolutionsThe New Year arrives, so you set goals that you plan to work on, yet come the end of January they're forgotten. How do you ensure successfully achieving your New Year's Resolutions?
Make it Visual: Write it down. Put it somewhere you're going to see it daily. We are all visual learners that remember more when we see it. Create a vision board. Put a post-it on your bathroom mirror. We are Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-35732765030498460162010-12-29T17:41:00.000-08:002010-12-29T17:41:13.188-08:00Guest Post by Kristen BradleyStruggles Many New Small Businesses Owners Face
Most individuals would love to start their own business if they had the necessary time, financing, and experience available. The opportunity to flee the 9 to 5 rat race, be your own boss, and set your own hours are just a few attractive perks. However, new businesses owners first must overcome a number of challenges. Financing. Small business Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-80168462382435123232010-12-20T13:54:00.000-08:002010-12-20T13:54:05.970-08:00Dr. Seuss on SuccessClick HERE for the article
Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-16375061062910453752010-12-20T10:54:00.000-08:002010-12-20T10:54:53.618-08:00Growing Forward is looking to hire a Marketing InternView the Job Description HERECoach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-73463124172385871932010-12-20T10:41:00.000-08:002010-12-20T10:41:30.367-08:00Career Synergy UpdateCurrently there are only 17 spots left! RSVP by Clicking Here NOW!Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-92162444883937807542010-12-16T15:58:00.001-08:002010-12-16T15:58:31.327-08:00Tips on How to PitchCheck out this SlideShare Presentation: Tips on How to PitchView more presentations from Project Presentation.Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-31589679171766566012010-12-14T11:05:00.000-08:002010-12-14T11:05:01.880-08:00Do You Know Who's On Top?After you get your mind out of the gutter, when it comes to your career this question is serious business. Regardless of where you are in your career, who's on top matters.
The "trickle down" effect. Take for example, Donald Sterling, owner of the Los Angeles Clippers. Recently there were reports that he heckles his players when they're not performing up to their potential. Not exactly a Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-90476818204031921022010-12-10T19:16:00.000-08:002010-12-10T19:16:31.008-08:00Career Synergy: 1 Month Away!Want to Build your Network in Person? RSVP HereCoach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-30934832511556386472010-12-07T11:18:00.000-08:002010-12-07T11:18:55.772-08:00How Successfully Do You Fail?Define success. Each definition is unique.
Define failure. Any time you don't reach the intended goal.
The most successful people in the world fail the most.
Yes, I said it. Successful people aren't afraid of failure because of how they view it.
After your next failure (that's right, it will happen), try asking yourself these questions:
What can I learn?
We learn the most from losing, Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-36434713599561290562010-11-30T09:06:00.000-08:002010-11-30T09:06:48.780-08:00Are you an Invisible Leader?Inspired by a post written by Kevin Ding, Lakers Reporter for the OC Register, "Invisible Leader" refers to Lakers Coach Phil Jackson and Kobe Bryant.
In today's world, being an invisible leader is key to success. Let me explain...
Leadership starts with a Vision. When Phil Jackson was initially hired by the Lakers, his goal was clear: win multiple championships. He knew the talent was there,Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-58279893971042536892010-11-22T10:45:00.001-08:002010-11-27T20:30:29.508-08:00What is Career Synergy?RSVP at http://careersynergy.eventbrite.com
What is Career Synergy?
View more presentations from Growing Forward.Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-12309086913904633292010-11-16T10:06:00.000-08:002010-11-17T09:10:47.903-08:00Growing Forward Commercial
MyLocalBuzzTV - Growing Forward Profile from AffinityTV247 on Vimeo.Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-18051346834858847502010-11-09T10:38:00.000-08:002010-11-09T10:38:21.171-08:00Is Conversation Becoming the Next Dinosaur?What are the negative effects of technology? Poor relationships.
Social media and other forms of technological communication strip away the ability to have a decent face to face conversation. Facebook, Twitter and Linked-In broaden your network, but provides minimal depth of community.
Your brain sharpens with experience, so if your definition of friendship lies behind a computer screen, thatCoach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-83265047099698126312010-11-01T12:03:00.000-07:002010-11-01T12:03:12.549-07:00How to Detox Your MindThere are several products on the market to cleanse your body of harmful toxins, yet what if there was a way to do the same for your mind? Since your thoughts trigger feelings that initiate how you act, here are three ways to shift your negative thoughts into positive ones:
Shift: Away > Towards - In golf if there's water ahead and you tell yourself "Don't hit it in the water", you'll Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-53052119360342656902010-10-26T11:06:00.000-07:002010-10-26T11:06:38.421-07:00"How Coaching Works"Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-40413177542631546602010-10-25T10:20:00.000-07:002010-10-25T10:20:14.381-07:00If you are between the ages of 18 - 35, please take this brief survey to help create a Great Young Professional Development/Network Group!
Click here to take surveyCoach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-36432262720185779542010-10-19T10:36:00.001-07:002010-10-19T10:36:42.560-07:00Why Coaching is BetterCheck out this SlideShare Presentation: Coaching is BetterView more presentations from Growing Forward.Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-16703247235435697902010-10-18T14:37:00.000-07:002010-10-18T14:37:39.433-07:00How to Use Your Career GPSEvery time you get in your car, you have a chosen destination. What if you applied this same principle to your career? Despite the economy, you want a career you love (not just work a job). What if there was a career GPS to help you find the way? Good news, there is...
Goals - What do you want to do? Start at the end. Your goals are the steps to accomplishing your vision. You wouldn't get in a Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-81415225635556284542010-10-12T14:55:00.000-07:002010-10-12T14:55:47.935-07:00Supercharge Your Mental WellnessThere's a lot of talk about physical wellness, but what about your mental wellness? Think holistically. How do you take care of your brain?
When driving your car, you have blind spots. In life, it's the same. Working with a coach brings new perspective into your life. A coach cannot change your circumstances, but he/she can help you change the way you view them.
Make sure you are Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-15889640612787463872010-10-04T10:04:00.000-07:002010-10-04T10:04:55.880-07:00How the NBA Free Agency Changed Corporate AmericaFrom LeBron James' "Decision" to Carmelo Anthony's desire to leave Denver, the power in the NBA has shifted. No longer are GM's calling the shots, the players are. This trend has become prevalent in the workforce. Let's take a look at how it's changed:
1) Direction If a player feels his team is not headed in the right direction, he wants out. Today's worker wants to know the vision of theCoach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-73728021414208295312010-09-29T12:49:00.000-07:002010-09-29T12:49:54.107-07:005 Takeaways Marketers Could Learn From Mr. RogersFast Company Article
Who was a more engaging host than Mr. Rogers? I remember watching an awards show where he received an award and after he thanked everyone he could think of, the crowd burst into tears and gave him a standing ovation. Wouldn't all of us want to be that great of an influence on at least one person in our lifetime? There was nothing flashy out him, but he stayed true to who he Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-77891766728580176442010-09-29T12:41:00.000-07:002010-09-29T12:41:59.692-07:00Do you Dress for Success?Do Clothes Make the Manager?
Presentation can trump Content. People's first impression of you is how you dress, carry yourself, talk, etc. It's better to err on the conservative side at first, just to gain respect then as you do, tailor it back. I'd rather have someone criticize me for being overdressed, than not taken seriously because I'm underdressed. Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-51219724416281064342010-09-27T11:20:00.000-07:002010-09-27T11:20:37.600-07:00How To Get A RaiseOne of my favorite success stories happened with a client a few years ago. Initially, she was skeptical, but 5 months later she became one of my biggest advocates. Here is how she got her raise in 5 steps:
1) Shut Your Mouth Nobody likes a complainer, especially your boss. If you feel you deserve a pay raise, you're going to have to prove it with your actions, not your mouth.
2) Work HardCoach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-76093438114527201802010-09-23T15:33:00.000-07:002010-09-23T15:33:36.719-07:00A Demand for Career Help Sooner?Colleges: Freshmen looking for career advice now
The reality is: a college degree is no guarantee for a job.
Students are starting to look for career advice earlier because of the urgency the economy has created. I've done career coaching with students in high school and college to help them determine a target (career choice) before a school of choice. Why apply to a college that doesn't have theCoach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055705766825515474.post-22395747368978730572010-09-22T11:08:00.000-07:002010-09-22T11:08:00.117-07:00Which 5 Powers is your Favorite?Five Powers that Get Ideas off the Ground
I've had to experience #5 on a weekly, if not daily basis. I can't tell you how many times I've wanted to give up, then thinking about what I really want to do, then going back to grinding away. I keep telling myself "greatness takes time." If I want to do it right, it's going to take a lot hard work. It also speaks to your resiliency. Keep fighting and Coach Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073245969218630208noreply@blogger.com0