While Rob’s and my life change didn’t hinge on one reason–there were a number of motivators as often is the case for transformative changes–the idea of a more simple, centered life prevailed throughout our decision-making process. Our move to N. Padre Island, Texas, on June 26, 2020, also was the culmination of a goal from […]
Why CEOs Hire Me: Writing Career Stories for the C-Suite
I serve CEOs every day by writing career stories for the C-suite. At CareerTrend, our primary focus is writing career stories for the C-Suite and Board-level executives. Executives hire me for the eloquent, deep processes we undergo. They know that I understand their vocabulary, respect their gravitas, and tailor their message. It’s not easy to […]
How to Kick Your Executive Career in the Butt
How to Gain Executive Job Search Momentum I don’t know about you, but I often need a kick in the butt to get myself going–whether it be a new lifestyle and fitness routine, the start of a complex, multi-phase writing project, or something as major as planning a relocation of my life and home. The […]
10 Tips From a Texas Executive Resume Writer for 2019
Pulling together ONLY 10 tips from my executive resume writer repertoire initially was intimidating because I have so many ideas on this topic. Before 60 seconds had elapsed, I already had listed 10, and I wasn’t even sure if they were ‘top-10’ worthy. However, with some prodding from a personal mentor, I’ve increasingly trusted my […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Convert Your Standard Resume to a C-Level Story That Blows the Competition Out of the Water
This blog post explains how you can convert your standard resume to an executive level resume story that blows the competition out of the water!
Dusty Resumes and Deadines
Quality resume results are at odds with speed (and your desperate situation). Moral of the story. Keep your career story current. The number of times each month that executives reach out to me because a private equity firm or recruiter or someone in their network requested their resume ‘now’ often is in the double digits. NOT […]