International Coaching Federation

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Establish your long-term intentions and goals for your career. Research and Networking: Learn as much as possible about the new position or sector you are entering. Look for mentors or coaches who can offer direction and assistance in acquiring the required competencies.

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Penelope Trunk

AUGUST 23, 2010

And, look, I’m accomplishing numbers one and three from my list right here. The important thing, I think , is that I’m being honest about what is change and what is not. After that the title is irrelevant—you go to a blog because of a good recommendation, not because of a good name. So my blog there is called Free Beer.

Career 110

Career IT Management Management 110

Penelope Trunk

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

Lots of job and career changes. One could say that your endless pursuit of career flexibility has paradoxically had the opposite effect in your life. For some reason, your voice seems to get through to her much better and smoother than mine on topics like frugality etc. : ) She totally looks up to you as a mentor!

Career 111

Career IT Utilities Education 111

Penelope Trunk

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

It's easier to jump in (albeit perhaps at a lower level) after taking time off if you have more experience and a stronger network in your hip pocket. So you generalizing that grad school is not the way to go is totally wrong. I love that I always get a truly fresh take on professionalism when I visit your blog. Thanks again.

Career 111

Career IT Insurance Management 111