Well, how old are you? I say that you are only as old as you let yourself believe you are, AND the answer is no, you are never too old to change jobs. Here are three reasons people may…
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Are you in your 40s, 50s or 60s and contemplating a new career and then reality sets in, and you start thinking, “who will hire me at my age”? I will not sugarcoat reality, and I will admit ageism or…
Continue ReadingWhen Does the 4th Quarter Begin?
I love starting new things, and I’ve discovered that planning quarterly suits this trait of my personality. Four times a year, I get to have a new beginning every three months. It’s an opportunity to look back and adjust for…
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In general, a full-time job requires between 30 and 50 hours per week, with the most common workweek being 40 hours. That is an average of eight hours a day. Keep in mind that about eight hours per day are…
Continue ReadingWhat To Say When Introducing Yourself
You might be wondering why I’m speaking about this today. I believe it is essential to know how to introduce yourself and not assume that the other person knows everything about you. “Hello, I’m Joanne Savoie-Malone.“ So what? Whenever I’m…
Continue ReadingShhhh… Listen! Do You Hear The Sound Of Your Digital Footprint?
What is the meaning of the term Digital Footprint? A digital footprint is the information that exists on the internet as a result of your online activities. Do you ever have the feeling that somebody is watching you? Have you…
Continue ReadingTechniques for Goal Setting
Goal Setting and Getting Things Done “It’s not enough to be busy, so are the ants. The question is, what are we busy about?” — Henry David Thoreau How many projects do you have on the go? Ten? Twenty? Thirty?…
Continue ReadingPersonal SWOT Analysis for Career Development
What do you consider to be your greatest strength? What would you say is your biggest weakness? Do you dread these questions in interviews? You are not alone. Of course, being well-prepared to answer these questions in an interview…
Continue ReadingShould I look at my Wheel of Life every day?
The Wheel of Life is a simple but powerful tool that helps you visualize all the essential areas of your life. Often used by life coaches and career coaches to give their clients a “bird’s eye” view of their lives.…
Continue ReadingHow to deal with commitment issues, it’s not the issues you think.
Commitment will give you freedom In my last post, we looked at turning a dream into goals and an action plan. This will get you started. Commitment will keep you going and pull you into the future. Commitment is to…
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