Today, I’m going to introduce you to a coaching trick. It’s actually an effective approach that can really help you help yourself. In simplified terms, it’s all about “meeting people where they are.” This month, in the world of career development AND self-coaching, I’m asking you to meet yourself wherever you are. But wait .
Careering’s about Taking Action and Staying the Course
As part of IMC’s Career Exploration Celebration for National Career Development Month, we are featuring a special mini-blog-post series for teens each Monday in November. So, what is career exploration—what I call “careering”—all about? It’s a process, a journey, about figuring out and learning more about your skills, talents, interests, and passions. The fun and
Careering for Teens How-To Guide: Great Ways to Grow Your Leadership Experience
Your high school years are a great time to begin learning how to be a good leader. There are numerous opportunities for acquiring key leadership skills. Many of them are available in places where you’d least expect. All you need to do is keep your eyes and mind open to the possibilities. Here’s a list
The Interview Dance May Be Your Date with Work Destiny
A version of this article, entitled “The Interview Dance May Be Your Date with Work Destiny, Says Career Coach and Award-Winning Author Tamara S. Raymond,” appeared this week in media outlets; online publications; broadcast media and local tv stations, including Dow Jones’ MarketWatch; Morningstar; Black Enterprise; and CBS affiliates, to name a few. We’re often
Hey Teens! Get a Powerful Head Start on Your Year . . .
It’s January 1st. A New Year, and a fresh new start. So, make this one count! Be the teen who mindfully moves ahead, gets on the right track fast, and learns how to stay there with Careering: The Pocket Guide to Exploring Your Future Career. It’s an awesome pocket-sized mini-book that helps you figure out
Getting Off to a Great Start in Your New Job: What It Takes
Congratulations! You’re about to start a new job. You want to get off to a great start. Here are a few things you can do to make that happen: Dress the part. Your first weeks in your new workplace are not the time to try out interesting fashion choices. When you interviewed, you got a
Support Your Children’s Journey to the Right Career for Them
I just watched a wonderful old movie a few nights ago, a coming-of-age film that showed the relationship a well-meaning father had with his son, a high school senior. The dad was successful in business and wanted the same life for his child. However, his son repeatedly told him he wanted to be a rancher—to
The Real Deal: Parents — This One’s for You
Hey, Parents, this Real Deal’s for you … After years of career coaching, I’d like to offer some helpful thoughts on your student’s career exploration discovery. Career exploration is research. And research is just that … Research. It’s discovery and processing and growth. There are no right or wrongs. So, do trust your parenting. Try
The Real Deal: Experience Might Be Your Greatest Career Exploration Ally
If there’s a particular career or job field you’d like to learn about, researching is certainly one way to expand your general knowledge. But there’s another method to consider that’s equally as valuable as traditional internet research. Consider asking adults — and others whose insights you value — well-thought out questions, so they can offer
What It Takes to Freelance
Not everyone is made to work day in and day out for one employer. The reasons are many. For instance, it may be that you’re an artistic type who likes to create from your core. Or you may be all business, but you’ve always had a tough time with authority. In fact, time and again
