Daily Archives: November 17, 2009

Inspiration

Sometimes you never know where inspiration will come from.  Sometimes you give it.  Sometimes you receive it.  Sometimes both from the same transaction. My friend Sylvia calls this “God’s economy.” From time to time people will contact me seeking inspiration, … Continue reading

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Career Change: From Disney Exec to Executive Career Coach

Do You Think A Formal Education Is Necessary To Change Careers?
I suggest that people think about all the skills that they have gained in the course of their life: budgeting, structuring, working hard, being frugal, working with volunteers at the church, building a mission/values that drive your family. Plus you have all the skills you have learned at work: customer service, technology, dealing with bosses, dealing with the government, researching…..When you look at all the skills and competencies you have you may have all that you need.

If you do need skills, I suggest that people use the learning situation to build a community that will provide you great feedback as you change careers. Fellow classmates can cheer you on or help you to change direction in a way that your employees and your family can’t. Continue reading

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