On The Job
SEPTEMBER 23, 2011
Even the most confident job seeker has a niggle of doubt every now and again. Even if it's only a twinge that wakes you up in the middle of the night, it's there. You're not alone. But there are ways to become more confident about yourself and what you bring to the table. Here's a story I did for Gannett/USAToday.com: If you’ve been out of work for a long time, self-doubt can begin to set in.
Penelope Trunk
SEPTEMBER 9, 2011
During the year after 9/11 I went to counseling for post-traumatic stress. I went to a group that met weekly. The counselors explained that if we told our story over and over again, the story would have less power over us. So I have been telling my story for ten years. I am lucky to have a blog, and an amazing community to tell my story to. And recently, as the 10 th anniversary has been approaching, I’ve been telling my story again, to many news outlets.
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Eat Your Career
SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
This article is the ninth in a 10-part series on the topic of overcoming career-limiting habits. The other day, while being decidedly unproductive , I stumbled upon a little gem of a website called PassiveAgressiveNotes.com. As you might expect, it’s both laugh-out-loud funny and sadly familiar. I swear I’ve seen some of these notes before…Like the one an “anonymous” officemate left in the break room of my old office: “Adults pick up after themselves.
Lateral Action
SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
Out of all the blog series I’ve written over the past six years, I’ve never had so many requests for an ebook version as for the Creative Blocks series. And your wish is my command. ?? I’ve collected the entire series into an ebook: 20 Creative Blocks (and How to Break Through Them). It’s yours […]. The post Free Ebook: 20 Creative Blocks (and How to Break Through Them) appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.
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On The Job
SEPTEMBER 7, 2011
I'm one of those people who has written many times about the values of networking. It's good for your career, for your job search, for your personal brand, blah, blah, blah. For all I know, networking leads to better digestion and clearer skin. But one thing I'm really tired of is rude networkers. You probably don't know who you are, so it's a good thing you're reading this blog, because I'm going to tell you that your behavior is driving the rest of us nuts.
On The Job
SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
I'll admit that when Twitter first started I thought it was a blast. I met lots of nice, cool people, who recommended great music, made me laugh and offered insights that made me stop and think. But lately I find myself not so intrigued. So, I thought about the things that drive me nuts on Twitter, and here's my list of Twitter habits that drive me crazy: 1.
On The Job
SEPTEMBER 20, 2011
Much of our time is spent trying to persuade others. We try to persuade a customer to try a new product. We try to persuade a colleague to lend his expertise to a project. We try to persuade our kids to eat broccoli and the dog not to eat the new carpet. Sometimes our efforts are successful, but often they are not. One of the reasons may be our lack of preparation.
On The Job
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
I've worked with people who have a chronic illness, and I even have one myself -- migraine headaches. The thing about chronic illness is that you never know when you're going to have a bad day. If that were the case, it would be much easier to plan around. You could say to yourself: "Oops.looks like Oct. 21 a migraine is going to hit like a sledgehammer.
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On The Job
SEPTEMBER 27, 2011
Lists are big in my business. Want to get someone to read your story? List 10 ways they can lose weight by consuming only pancakes, lima beans and Fresca for two weeks. Those are fun to read, aren't they? We don't always take them seriously, but they help sell magazines or newspapers or get people to click on a website. But there are some kinds of lists I don't like.
On The Job
SEPTEMBER 16, 2011
Many workers are open to other job offers now. They're sick of working so much, with little (or no) pay raises, and dream of landing a job where there will be more appreciation and less stress. But before you jump ship, be careful you're not going to land in shark-infested waters. Check out this story I did for Gannett/USAToday.com: You're sitting in your cubicle one day considering the dozens of emails that await your attention when your phone rings.On the other end is someone interested in int
On The Job
SEPTEMBER 9, 2011
I'm a baby boomer, and was raised by a mother who suffered a lot during the Great Depression. For that reason, I think I became aware at an early age of the importance of saving money. Of never taking a job or security for granted. That's why I so appreciate being able to earn a living wage when times are so difficult for thousands of people. I think if I couldn't work, and earn a paycheck, I'd go a little nutso.
Penelope Trunk
SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
When people tell me they want to stay home with their kids and they can’t afford it, I want to yell at them about how when I was trying to write freelance and take care of the kids I had a babysitter refuse to come to the house because we had no food in the house. We had no food in the house because we had no money. I bought food on a day to day basis.
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Penelope Trunk
SEPTEMBER 5, 2011
It used to be controversial to say that college is a rip off. At this point, I think the arguments have reached the mainstream. The problem is that, while some kids win the intellectual lottery , it’s too risky for most kids to skip out on the credentials. So the question is: how can you make the most of the fact that you are going to college at a time when most people think college does not prepare you for the next step in your life?
Penelope Trunk
SEPTEMBER 27, 2011
This is the big test. Right here. This is the test to see if you will stick with me even when you know everything. There is lameness about me. Not the lameness commenters point out. Not like, I don’t know anything about graduate school. Or I’m not fair to David Dellifield. No. It's more fundamental than that. I want you to recall that when I was growing up, the police came to our house pretty frequently.
Eat Your Career
SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
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Eat Your Career
SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
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Eat Your Career
SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
This article is the tenth in a 10-part series on the topic of overcoming career-limiting habits. I have to admit: I was thrilled, though somewhat surprised, to see “risk aversion” show up on the list of top career-limiting habits a while back. It seems that risk often gets a bad rap in the workplace. But it’s an absolute necessity. Here’s the hard truth of life: Anything that’s worthwhile is almost always a little risky.
Lateral Action
SEPTEMBER 12, 2011
We creatives love to think of ourselves as revolutionaries and rule-breakers, thinking outside the box, breaking free of convention and plucking inspiration out of thin air. Formulas, rules and templates are for scientists, bean counters and corporate drones. What makes us special is our originality – our ability to come up with novel solutions and […].
Eat Your Career
SEPTEMBER 25, 2011
Back when I worked in banking , as the Assistant Manager of a branch, I wore a mask. No, not literally, you silly goose. After all, banks and masks don’t go well together if you know what I mean…But I hid all the same. I was hiding behind an image of who I thought I should be, who I thought others wanted me to be. I didn’t show the “real me” because I was scared.
Eat Your Career
SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
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Eat Your Career
SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
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Lateral Action
SEPTEMBER 7, 2011
Buy a book, save someone’s life. How often do you get to do that? Seth Godin Well today’s the day we all get to do it. End Malaria: Bold Innovation, Limitless Generosity, and the Opportunity to Save a Life is the latest book from Seth’s Domino Project. $20 from every sale will go to Malaria […]. The post (Make Today) End Malaria Day appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.
Lateral Action
SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
I’m serious. It might sound a strange claim to make after having written an entire series on overcoming creative blocks, but there really is no such thing. Think about it. Have you ever seen a creative block? How big was it? What colour was it? How much did it weigh when you tried to pick […]. The post Why There’s No Such Thing as a Creative Block appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.
Lateral Action
SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
You need to be tough to succeed in a creative career. Unless you’re the exception to the rule, you will be criticised, rejected, ridiculed, cheated and disappointed – many times. So I wasn’t surprised to hear this story from ‘Sally’ (not her real name) in response to my invitation to tell me about your creative […].
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