When I started a media organization as a relative unknown, I needed allies. So I had to reach out to film people with a lot more stature than me. In the beginning, I had just a few connections and hardly any introductions, but I still got a great response rate. And that’s because of…
Here are 5 top career change tips that I’ve culled from my favorite posts. No matter where you are in your professional arc, whether just beginning to contemplate a move, or more than ready to take the leap, these tips are designed to fortify your motivation, stamina and confidence, to find a job you’ll love.
To help you find purpose, I’m going to start with a question: When was the last time you had a peak experience? And by peak experience, I mean something specific. It’s called “flow state” and includes the following characteristics: – Full immersion in what you’re doing – Focused concentration on the present moment – An…
I’m not a fan of structured networking events. I fully acknowledge that it’s essential to network for career growth. But the idea of walking into a packed room of strangers wearing name tags makes my stomach churn. (Maybe that’s just me.) And so I avoid it. As with exercise, the best networking regimen is the one…
You’re ready to find your next career. This time, you want to love it. You’re looking for a job that reflects who you really are, pays well, doesn’t drain your energy and makes you excited about going to work. The problem is, you have no idea what that could be. Here’s another scenario. You’ve already been thinking…