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The experiences we have in life can significantly influence your thoughts/actions at work. After my divorce, I found myself as a single parent with two jobs, shared custody of my one and half-year-old son, and a full-time graduate student working on my doctorate. Like most people, I had bills to pay, mortgage to stay onContinue reading “How Life Influences Your Work”

In my mentoring workshops I facilitate, one of the most discussed topics among workshop participants is the impact of generational differences among those in mentoring relationships. These differences can create potential obstacles in building a strong positive mentoring relationship. Phrases like, “Back in my day…” from older generations or “You don’t understand what it’s likeContinue reading “Mentoring Across the Generational Divide”

One of the top questions asked every time I facilitate a workshop on mentoring is, “What is the difference between mentoring and coaching?” So, let’s take a look at them both. Coaches develop and enhance abilities in individuals or groups, provide direction, and offer instruction, resources, and guidance on specific skills help an individual growContinue reading “Is Mentoring and Coaching the Same Thing?”

Interviewing can be a stressful experience for any job applicant who is being under the spotlight from a few minutes to a full day. In this short window that you are provided by potential employers, you need to convince total strangers that you, over all the competition, are the right fit for the job andContinue reading “Having a Successful Interview”