Last week, my blog was about identifying your transferable skills. I received a great question, so I decided to respond and write about it this week. This is a great article about transferable skills and their importance in today’s rapidly…
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How to identify your transferable skills Have you heard of the saying, “The shoemaker’s children go barefoot.”? This ancient proverb is about a shoemaker who was so busy looking after his customers that his wife, children, and even he went…
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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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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…
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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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There is a perception out there that finding a job or starting a new career after the age of 50 can be very challenging and even not possible. I’m here to tell you that it is possible and tell you…
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Welcome to Power You Ahead! I’m a Transition, Career, Strategist and Performance Coach. I love giving people the power to move forward. Sometimes, all you need is a little nudge. Everybody has a unique story and my passion is learning…
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