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Some women sit around waiting for others to give them a golden ticket to success. Other women grab their black leather suitcase, put on their power heels, and create opportunities that align with the essence of who they are.  When you see this woman, she’ll radiate with so much confidence that you’ll automatically know that she is a modern-day career goddess. The most strikingly surprising part is that her confidence isn’t layered with an ounce of cockiness; it comes from having clarity about who she is and having the courage to create the life that she wants.  She’s mastered the career game because she’s proven that she doesn’t have to compete with anyone to climb the career ladder. She’s distinguished herself in a way that makes her incomparable to any other woman in the room. She’s in her own lane. Her lane is so appealing that other women secretly wish they could be her.  Now, if you think you are a modern-day career goddess or have come face-to-face with...

The S.M.A.R.T. strategy for goal setting by Pat E. Perkins Goal setting is often referred to as the “secret” for most successful people in the world. Well, it can be very challenging to  define the goals that inspire you  and to hold yourself accountable to what we truly want in life.  This is why each year I sit down and write out the goals I desire to achieve in the coming year and then develop an intentional plan of action to fulfill them.  This takes something, but  it’s completely worth it . At the end of each quarter, I hold a  quarterly goals review  and look back over my accomplishments. When I actually see what’s been completed, that which I couldn’t see as even possible just a few months earlier is motivating.  There are many methods to use for creating goals. I use the  SMART goal method  to develop both personal and professional goals and so do many other successful people who want to experience their de...

Do you often find yourself  overwhelmed  by other people’s requests? Do you find yourself completely captivated by your phone? Have you ever used the excuse, “I just  don’t have enough time  in the day”?   In today’s world, it’s too easy to waste time by distracting emails, text messages and endless social media posts.  Time is one of our greatest resources . In fact, it is a gift not to be wasted or mindlessly thrown away.   Here are  seven success and time mastery tips  to help you  stay focused and productive  on what matters most to you. Since we all have the same 24 hours in a day, put your primary focus on what you can master, your own time:   Start with an important question:  “What is my intention for the day?” Your intention is something you plan to be and/or have today that if you fulfill on this would reap you the greatest return on investment of your time and attention.   Clarify you...

You used to be a hot commodity on the job scene; you didn’t have to work that hard to sell your best career assets because jobs were plentiful, even  for those who didn’t have fancy degrees behind their name. But if you’ve  stopped investing in yourself and failed to market your career skills, you’ll  probably just become an afterthought standing next to the hyper energized,  tech savvy millennials who are monopolizing the workforce with their presence. But don’t fret. You still have tons of experience and wisdom that works in  your favor. You just have to use what you possess in order to create the  career experience that you want.  Here are 3 ways to get your groove back in the job market when you  haven’t searched for a job in over a decade: 1. Update Your Resume The resume that you created 20 years ago when you landed your first job isn’t going to work for you today. No one isn’t using that old word  processor anyone –...

It can be quite challenging working in a career   whether you’re in corporate or you’re a corporate refugee   who’s started a business.    I’ve personally experienced both sides of the scenario  and have faced some of them situations you may be facing when you don’t know what to do to  advance to the next level . Even after completing my successful 20-year career and launching a sustainable business over ten years ago, there are  proven strategies   that I coach my clients to implement to maintain a steady foundation and positive stride. In service of you and to take some of the concern out of how to continue to maximize your career, I’ve put together a list of strategies   you can incorporate,  just don’t attempt these all at once.  You see there’s   not just one secret   or one way to advance, but I personally know at least 21 ways that could benefit you e...