I love the phrase, “you don’t know what you don’t know,” because it is one that regularly arises in my head or in conversation. It’s especially true for executives who suddenly find themselves embarking on job search. Although it’s usually not a sudden decision, the abruptness of the changes they find themselves embarking on feels […]
Preview: My Personal Branding Session at Lake Texoma, Texas
My Personal Branding Session at Lake Texoma, Texas It may seem that work-life blend is a mystical dream, A fantasy that inspirers use to elevate self-esteem. It may be that residing in a rural lake town, Creates images of someone living in a perpetual hoedown. Or, it could be that merging one’s executive career With […]
When articulating your LinkedIn profile, help people out by showing the value you bring
Ed Han, Technical Recruiter and Adjunct Instructor who teaches on the topic of LinkedIn, shares career advice across various channels, and I follow his insights closely. This includes daily LinkedIn tips where he describes how careerists can optimize their energy when using this robust site. I recently shared one of his tips with my network, […]
Your Career Story Is More Than Action Words + Outcomes. It Is Driven By the Vision You Have for Your Future
Career Stories are more than action words and outcomes; they are driven by your VISION for your future. Put another way, the plan for your words must align with your career ambitions, down the road. Knowing where you are as well as where you want to be (in the future) is essential for creating a […]
Why Do Career Storytellers Charge So Much, and Who Even Cares About My “Story” Anyway?
Why Do Career Storytellers Charge So Much? When an executive-level prospect contacts me, some of the inevitable, “What’s in it for me? Why do you charge more than many other resume writers?” questions pop up, mostly to untangle the angst of investing in themselves at that level, and that deeply. To assuage their concerns and […]
When Determining to Change Your Job, Cool Your Jets
And so it goes, you are in hot pursuit of finding that next great gig. You are determined that ‘now that you have determined’ you are ready to jump ship from your current company, that you have a set timeline. You’ve determined, above all else, to be planted in your new role on X date […]
7 Things I’ve Gained (and Lost) During 7 Years Living In Texas
In 2011, my husband, “Capt.” Rob, and I uprooted our lives in Kansas City, MO, to relocate to a tiny town in North Texas, in a community called, Sherwood Shores, on the banks of Lake Texoma. You can read my prior posts on this career and life upheaval, here, here, here, here and here. A couple of years […]
Executive Careerist: Beware the Hypothesizers + Deducers. Take the Helm of Your Career
Executive Careerist: BEWARE the hyphothesizers, deducers and stern pragmatists who insist that their marketing expertise or digital guru-ism applies neatly + perfectly to your career resume story. The strategy for building your value proposition and aiming it as an influential message to your target audience, which ultimately is a hiring executive, board member, etc., is […]
How Leveraging Artful, Contextual Stories Can Point Your Exec Resume to Positions That You Are Passionate About
For years, I have been leveraging context as an essential strategic driver in writing value-driven executive resumes, so it was refreshing to see a Harvard Business Review article take a run at this important topic. “When choosing a CEO, boards typically take into account the particular circumstances the company faces: Is it in need […]
Why You Should Select Mirrors That Catch and Reflect Your Magical Light
“A mirror works because the atoms inside it catch light and throw it back,” Chris Woodford, Mirrors, the Science of Reflection I had a conversation with a family member the other day. She mentioned having recently gone clothes shopping. While she likes to be stylish and present herself in the most fashionable light, she also mentioned […]
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