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“Successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others. Unsuccessful people are always asking, What’s in it for me?” – Brian Tracy I’ve shared this idea many times – if there is a job opening, then there is a problem that needs to be solved. With this in mind, as you are preparing for […]

“Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance.” – James Baker You have spent SO much time looking on job boards, updating your resume, building your best LinkedIn profile, networking, and more. Finally, the email comes – you receive an invitation for an actual job interview. Very exciting! But what now? One of the many problems I notice […]

“Our bodies change our minds and our minds can change our behavior and our behavior changes our outcomes.” – Amy Cuddy Our languages, emotions, and feelings are inseparably connected with our bodies. When we move, we are conveying information to the one you interact with. This nonverbal communication is often known as body language. We […]

“Gratitude is the key to unlocking the door to abundance.” –  Debasish Mridha For many years, research has shown that the key to happiness is gratitude. It unlocks peace and happiness in your life, turns negative experiences into learning opportunities, brings energy and peace of mind to you. There are so many things you can […]

“Meditation is like a gym in which you develop the powerful mental muscles of calm and insight.” ~Ajahn Brahm I recently got on the meditation train, and I love it. But it hasn’t been easy. To start, it was actually very uncomfortable. Sitting still? Being silent? Listening to and accepting my thoughts without judgment? Yeah, […]

“Unsuccessful people focus on ‘The Gap,’ but successful people focus on ‘The Gain.’” ~Dan Sullivan We all deal with discouragement, failure, and setbacks. We all have things we wish were different, wish we had made more progress or accomplished all of our goals. This is normal. The problem lies when that is all that we […]

“A comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there.” ~John Assaraf If you want to level up your networking approach, you have to use the right tools and approach. The #1 tool I’ve found to create meaningful relationships is clear: informational interviews! In just a few minutes, you can take a first […]

“True joy in life comes from giving without a guarantee of receiving anything in return.” ~Adele Theron It’s important to be a “giver” in our life and relationships, not simply a “taker.” This is certainly true as we engage in networking activities – meeting new people, forming new relationships, and asking for help. As we […]

“He that has once done you a kindness will be more ready to do you another, than he whom you yourself have obliged.” ~Ben Franklin Read that quote again and make sure you truly understand what it is saying… This is an odd phenomenon – when someone does you a favor, they are more likely […]