A therapist approached me the other day saying she was lost in uncertainty.  “I don’t know who I am anymore within the profession,” she said.  My initial response, “Good for you!  You’re one of the lucky ones.”

Now before people start throwing tomatoes my way, let me explain.  I’m well aware that uncertainty is not the most delightful of sensations.  However, I feel the alternative can be even ...

It was known as Article 126.  The infamous clause found in the touring contract for the 1980’s rock band Van Halen.  It was a textbook case of inflated egos and narcissistic personality disorders run amuck.  Or was it?

Article 126 required all host venues to place a bowl of M & M’s backstage, but with all the brown M & M’s removed.  Surprisingly, there was a method ...

“You have to excuse us,” Ailsa stated.  “Our Scottish accents can sometimes be difficult to understand.”

“Not at all,” I said. “I absolutely love your accents.  My all time favorite in fact!”

Marc, Ailsa and I laughed before launching into a discussion about a video idea I had for my upcoming book launch.  Thanks to Skype and Elance, I was now brainstorming with a ...

Today’s job market is tough.  We’re all painfully aware of this fact.  In a previous post I spoke about selling yourself and thinking differently when conducting a job search.    Now, more than ever, it’s essential to leverage your network and to use your creativity to get noticed.

One way people are beginning to make an impact with employers is through the use of new technology.  Most notably ...

A few weeks ago I submitted a post on interesting job search strategies, and it led to a stream of emails asking me to clarify what I meant by “Informational Interviewing”.  Here’s a more in depth look at what I believe to be the best job search process out there today!

The Value of a Long Term Strategy

First off, I’m not here to say don’t use the want ads!  ...