The King’s Speech – A Sterling Example of Coaching at Its Finest

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By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS When people ask me about what it is like to be a career coach, I go through explanations with stories that describe what is involved in my life’s mission.  Thanks to David Seidler who wrote the screenplay for The King’s Speech,...

Facebook, “The Social Network,” and Your Career Campaign

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By Linda Van Valkenburgh The release of the movie “The Social Network” has brought Facebook, one of the most popular social networking sites, to the forefront.  I wonder if the creators of Facebook ever realized the impact that their creation would have in the world...

Networking for Introverts in Career Transition

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By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS You will hear over and over again that networking is the most important part of a successful career campaign. I stress this all of the time to my clients.As a matter of fact, it is only when discussing networking that I use a...

8 Tips To Kickstart Your Career Search

Interview Prep, Job Search, Resume Advice, Social Media Tips

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS Whether you have just been laid off or have been working on a career campaign for a while, the New Year brings with it the opportunity to start your job search anew. However, for some people, the feeling of being...

How to Improve and Manage Your Work Reputation

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By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC A Harvard Business Review study found that 58% of people trust a complete stranger more than their own boss. If you’re in a leadership position, this is a poignant statistic to consider. Does your team trust you?...