Listening to Your Inner Knowing
In 2002, I knew I was meant for something more in my career. It was a strong internal conviction that dawned on me over a period of months. At the time, I worked in a demanding job that sapped my…
3 Actions That Help You Cultivate Your Network
Networking can be one of the most uncomfortable aspects of professional development, requiring a set of skills that can push you out of your comfort zone. The fear or dislike of networking has nothing to do with someone’s level or…
What I’m Reading: The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin
As a coach, I am fascinated by what motivates a person to take action and make a proactive change. As such, I am constantly on the look-out for terrific resources to help you optimize your chance for success. Gretchen Rubin…
The life-changing magic of crafting your compelling career story
I’m always surprised - and delighted - to learn how cathartic it is for an individual to process what has happened to them in their career and begin to heal from their wounds. What wounds? Many professionals berate themselves for…
Workshop this Saturday, 9/22 in Alameda: Fine-Tune Your Resume in One Morning
Ready to start looking for a job, but can't seem to get your resume in the shape you want? I'm leading an intimate workshop this Saturday, 9/22 at the Phoenix workspace in Alameda from 9 am to 1 pm. I…
Does Your LinkedIn Photo Help or Hurt You?
My team and I spend a lot of time working in LinkedIn, helping clients optimize how they position themselves to get what they want professionally.
AND, I’m always surprised by the opportunity people miss to bring their best foot forward on that platform: their photo.
Many people either don’t want to put a photo up or they put one up that isn’t doing them any favors.
If you don’t have a photo on LinkedIn, you might as well not have a profile.
When people view your profile and there is no photo, it appears that you are not fully committed, not energetically available, and not trustworthy….it can give the impression that you are hiding something.
If you DO have a photo, but it does not show your sparkle, it is working against you.
What do I mean by sparkle?