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How to Demonstrate Thought Leadership as a Coach

International Coaching Federation

In doing so, they build their reputation while informing conversations about key topics within their industry, creating a win-win that can advance their careers while also giving back. You likely already have ideas about your perspective from your coaching brand, mission statement, or competitive differentiators.

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3 Ways to Brag Without Being Obnoxious

On The Job

I remember the first time someone told me that my hard work would never pay off if I didn't let other people know about it -- often. I immediately dismissed the notion that I would go around "bragging" about myself. My agent wasn't about to take me on unless I proved to her that I was worth it. So, I totally ignored the advice.

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The Proactive Job Search Series: Part 1 of 4

Rachel B. Garrett

I talk a lot about a “proactive job search.” If your job search feels at least 6 months to a year out, here are some of the questions you can ask yourself… What do I want to learn in my career? What companies do I want to learn more about? So, what does that even mean? Who do I know at these companies that I can connect with?

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The Proactive Job Search Series: Part 1 of 4

Rachel B. Garrett

I talk a lot about a “proactive job search.” If your job search feels at least 6 months to a year out, here are some of the questions you can ask yourself… What do I want to learn in my career? What companies do I want to learn more about? So, what does that even mean? Who do I know at these companies that I can connect with?

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Does Your Career Tell The Right Story?

On The Job

I found it interesting that one of the commenters on this blog noted that when I wrote about the "Seven Random (and Sorta Weird) Facts About Me," he said he "can never think of the simple things who make us who we are." Tape record yourself, or ask someone else to listen to you tell your story. Do you pause for effect?

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How to Start a Successful Consulting Business: The Complete 10 Step Guide (2019)

crowdspring

Admit it – you’ve thought about starting your own consulting business. You know a lot about marketing or finance or… whatever. It will be much easier to differentiate yourself from all of those other generalized consultants if you specialize. Think about it. But, so do a lot of other folks.

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How to deal with unemployment in the face of holiday cheer.

Penelope Trunk

About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog How to deal with unemployment in the face of holiday cheer Posted to: Job Hunt December 21st, 2009 Del.icio.us It used to be that people who had “good careers” did not have to worry about being unemployed. Those days are over.