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,...

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?...

Accelerate Your Career with a Top Recruiter

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By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDCIf you want to grow in your career, sometimes you need to venture beyond your current employer. This means entering the job search market. As you move higher up the ladder, you’ll find that these positions are...

4 Top Social Media Platforms for Jobseekers: Why you should and how you can get online before an interview

Interview Prep, Job Search, Networking, Social Media Tips

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC You’ve landed an interview – congratulations! A great way to secure your chances of success at the interview stage is to leverage social media to help impress and relate to the interviewer. From the comfort of...

5 Job Interview Mistakes Executives Need To Be Aware Of

Career Transition, Interview Prep, Job Search

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS,CCMC,CJSS,CSMCS Landing your next dream job is a little more complicated than it used to be. With more talent in the market and an increasingly competitive landscape, executives are often finding that getting to the right available...