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Common Fears And How To Work With Them

Baby boomers are probably disadvantaged by being older. While our society, in both the U.S. and Canada, is largely beyond the point of discrimination by race, gender, nationality or religious preference, for example, I do believe there is an age-based discrimination that has continued among some companies. I deplore this situation and consider it to be something that we will get beyond principally based on supply and demand factors in the future.

Here are some secrets to what you really need to know to start your business.

Coaching V Mentoring

The Manager As Coach: Training V Coaching

A mentor, a coach, a what? Why this modern day obsession with rolling out coaching and mentoring programmes? Aren't they just the same thing in the end? This article considers the main similarities and differences.

Starting A Business? Here Are Resources You Have Right Under Your Nose.

Coaching and training are both concerned with raising performance and are often delivered by the same people in organisations. But when should we use coaching and when should we use traing or does it even matter?

I have found, with the clients I work with, that they almost always underestimate the resources they already have right here and right now to get started on their new business. If you find yourself doing the same, let me remind you of what you have.

Uncovering Your Passions

In Your Next Chapter, Caring For An Aging Parent

Some of you may have had an "aha" or life changing moment that made you aware of a passion. Others discover their passions through intuition - an internal knowing that this is it. Others come to a gradual awareness through their experiences. Here are 3 methods to uncovering your unique passions.

Best Home Based Businesses

As you begin to transition into the next chapter of your life, other considerations will begin to emerge on your horizon. Among those factors entering into your new equation may be the consideration of caring for an aging parent or parents.

Work That Works For You

By Grace Durfee

If you often find yourself complaining about work, this article can give you insight and ideas to help you find work that works for you.

Moving Can Be A Taxing Decision

Most of the people drawn to my writing are 40+ and are looking to live more authentically. From the emails I receive from you, many of you are thinking of becoming self employed. If you are now considering self employment, I want you to know that there are many possibilities for you. Here are a few ideas to get your creative sparks going.

How To Use Rapport In Coaching

So, what motivates federal employees and others to move during retirement? While there may be other factors, this list covers a number of the considerations many of our fellow baby boomers and others consider important in making such a decision.

Smart Goal Setting For Your Career

Rapport is a somewhat exotic English word derived from the French verb rapporter, meaning to bring back, to refer. The English meaning, a relation of harmony, conformity, accord or affinity, indicates the importance of rapport to communication and consequently coaching. This article examines what coaches need to know.

By Sharon Alexander

Smart Goal Setting For Your Career

The Best-Laid Plans Of Your Executive Career Search

By Allen Voivod

Everyone has excuses - some more valid than others - for not following through on their promises or dreams to change their current job situation. Let's look those excuses straight in the face, and see a good example of how you can break through and make good on your intentions.

The Shortage Of People For Jobs

Are You Worried About Throwing Away Money On Executive Coaching?

There is a tremendous disconnect between what the professionals in the economic development community and the human resources community know about the job situation versus what the typical man or woman in America believes about jobs in our country.

By Jennifer Selby Long

We have found that the value of executive coaching is exponentially increased when sponsored by the employer, aligned with the employer's goals, and involving the employer at key points in the leader's growth. For employers, executive coaching is a savvy investment.

The Arguments Against Introducing Coaching

#1 Reason 75% Of Organizational Change Efforts Fail & How YOU Can Be Part Of The 25% That Succeed

In a previous article I set out what I believe to be the compelling reasons why organizations should implement coaching. This article examines the counter arguments which we beleivers in coaching must sometimes respond to.

By Jennifer Selby Long

Have you ever tried to lead a major organizational change that failed? It's something we don't forget very easily. Because of this, I've been an avid student of how to make organizational changes successful. I advise clients on how to avoid all of the mistakes I made and ensure that their changes will be smoother and more successful. Let me share some of what I've learned.

You're Saying One Thing, But Your Body's Saying Another In Your Executive Interview...

By Allen Voivod

Are you saying one thing in an interview, only to have your body language convey something different? Do you sound confident, but avoid eye contact and undercut your voice? Read this article for resources on how to make your body language sync with your vocal language.

Maximize The Chances Of Securing Support For Introducing Coaching