Facing Your Career Change Fears
By Kris Powers | May 1st 2019
Any change in life comes with a degree of uncertainty. Some of us feel energized by new adventures, and some are so frightened that we stay in a bad situation far longer than we should.Truth be told, sometimes the fear is worse than the reality. The following steps might help you explore what is holding you back.
The Importance of Doing What You Love
By Kris Powers | April 17th 2019
Finding a career that brings you happiness, and that can provide the needed income to support yourself, is indeed possible.
Certifications Can Lead to Advanced Opportunities
By Kris Powers | March 29th 2019
Career training courses that lead to certification opportunities can provide learners with a less expensive alternative to traditional degree programs. These courses and certifications can also provide a faster pathway to career advancement.
4 Steps Closer to a Career You'll Love
By Kris Powers | March 20th 2019
Do you dread going to work every day? Does something feel “off” in your current job? Here are four strategies that’ll help you decide if it’s just a "slump" or if it's time to pursue a different career.
How Gender Impacts the Job Search
By Kris Powers | March 7th 2019
By only applying for positions for which they feel they meet 100% of the qualifications; are women taking themselves out of the running for jobs they may have gotten otherwise?
6 Tips to Become a Better Listener
By Kris Powers | February 6th 2019
Steven Covey once said, “Most people do not listen with the intent to understand, they listen with the intent to reply”. Active listening is a gift. The more that we stop and fully engage in meaningful conversations, the better our relationships will be.
Personal Development can be Fun!
By Kris Powers | January 23rd 2019
In order to be competitive in your field, it's important to stay on top of news, trends and developments in your industry. By actively working to expand your knowledge on a regular basis, you show your employers that they are getting the best you at all times. Even if your professional life doesn’t require it, continuous learning can be beneficial for anyone – feeding your curiosity and learning new skills can result in feelings of personal satisfaction and growth.
Personal development can be fun! In addition to reading news articles and listening to podcasts, you can attend classes, seminars, webinars, and enroll in online courses. All of these will enhance your skill set and ensure that you are up to date on the latest information available.
How to be successful with personal development?
Planning for a Successful Career Change
By Kris Powers | January 9th 2019
It’s estimated that the average person will change jobs 10 to 15 times (with an average of 12 job changes) during his or her career. Some of these job changes may be out of necessity (company downsizing, etc.), others by choice. Armed with this knowledge, you can take steps to plan for career changes in your working life.
How to Reach Those Resolutions!
By Kris Powers | December 19th 2018
As the New Year approaches, we conjure up visions of a clean slate, a fresh start. Make this the year that you properly set yourself up to reach your personal and professional goals.
30 Questions to Help You Reach your Goals in 2019
By Kris Powers | December 12th 2018
As you go about setting goals for the upcoming year; it’s important to take time to reflect on the past year (or more) and take stock of where you are and where you want to be.