Great Occupations

For those who know me personally, you know that one of my sisters has been dealing with serious health challenges for the past 5+ years. First, they found a massive pituitary tumor tightly entwined around her brain and nerve tissue. Doctors decided not to operate since it could cause damage to her optic nerve, not to mention the brain itself. Even though it’s located in her brain, it hasn’t affected her cognitive ability. So, she decided to go after a life-long dream to become a medical health professional. She enrolled and was accepted into nursing school. The doctors prescribed chemo several times a week to help keep the growth of the tumor in check, but... Read the rest of this entry »

This week I spoke to a gentleman on the west coast who told me that at the age of 51 and having struggling with health issues for the last year, he’s ready to just get a job – forget what he’s passionate about. Mmmm…. Well, if you’re familiar with my take on things, you know I didn’t let that pass. I told him about a... Read the rest of this entry »

Found an excellent blog called Militarytobusinessmentor.com (M2B), which is authored by Tom Pappas, a West Point graduate and former Army officer (Captain, Field Artillery) who personally went through the difficult transition from a military career to a business career. In his article, "3 Major Differences Between the Military and the Business World," Tom makes some eye-opening distinctions in three important areas... Read the rest of this entry »

Upticks in the economy and the slowly recovering job market makes it a good time to find a fulfilling career for those who took a "survival job" (a job to simply pay the bills until "real work" can be found). Read the rest of this entry »

I heartily recommend doing what Tom Peters suggests – have regular personal retreats to review your personal brand, mission statement, career direction and life goals. And if you’re making a dramatic and/or a quick shift in direction, I urge you to set aside time every week to review your plan and make course adjustments as needed. In the “Go For It!” module of the CareerFinder™ Method, Jay and I lay out suggestions about this process. Below is... Read the rest of this entry »