How to guides

I Turned 50 and I Am Learning the Art of Not Giving a “F*ck”

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Hubby gave me a funny present for my birthday this year (see below).   He knows me well and it’s exactly what I needed.  I really cannot believe I am half a century old.  When I say I am 50 to others, I feel like I am talking about someone else.   I always thought that someone who is 50 years old is old and also have their sh*t together because they know how life works by this time. ...  read more

What’s Important But Not Urgent That You Are Not Doing for Your Career

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Recently, we had a group coaching call on how to increase your productivity – how to maximize and optimize the use of your mental and emotional energy so that you achieve your desired outcome.  One of the topics we touched on was a common mistake most people make in their career – neglecting to do what’s important but not urgent.  ...  read more

Four Deaths in One Week – Prioritize Life Now in Your Decisions

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Perhaps I am just getting older or perhaps it’s a life message that I need to hear.  I heard of four deaths that happened to my immediate friend circles this week and am saddened by their loss.   Two are my friends’ parent who died of old age and health issues in their 80s.  At least they lived a full life.  Two others are however people in their 50s and 60s.   Life can be so short and brutal. ...  read more

8 Subtle Signs of a Toxic Culture and What You Can Do About It

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The #1 reason people quit their jobs today is due to a “toxic culture.”  Just what is the definition of a “toxic culture”?  Can you recognize it if you are in one?  I would argue that everyone can recognize the obvious signs of a toxic culture.  However, not as many can recognize the subtle signs of a toxic culture in development. ...  read more

Example of A Good Cover Letter Email, But There is a Twist

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Last week, I shared what fatal mistakes you can make in a job search communication with the hiring manager.   As I continue to hire, I received this cover letter email below. This is a good example what you should do in your cover letter email to make a good first impression.  This email immediately piqued my interest to speak to this candidate.  This is the entire goal of your job search communication – get an interview. ...  read more

The Most Detrimental Thought That We All Believe to Be True

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Do you believe that your thoughts have power?  They have the power to either  inspire you to greatness or hinder/incapacitate you to a small life.

What is the Most Detrimental Thought We can Have?

We think of this thought weekly.  And worse of it, we believe it to be true.  In fact, everyone around us believe the same because society all around us perpetuate this lie.    The most detrimental thought we can have is these 5 little words.  “I will be happy when…” We all fill in the blank after these 5 little words ...  read more

My Failures in My 20s and What I Learned from Them

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I have never shared these stories before.  Perhaps it’s because it took me 20+ years to realize that I do not need to be ashamed of my “failures.”  Each one taught me something and in reality ended up working out better for me.  🙂  When they happened however, they were devastating to me and especially to my ego. ...  read more