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,...
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS This past Sunday marked the opening of the new season of the hit TV series, “Mad Men.” The title refers to Madison Avenue and its strong connection to advertising in the 1960’s, not insanity. “Mad Men” is an...
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS This past Saturday, I had the privilege of being invited to attend a party given by one of my clients who recently transitioned to a new position. It was quite an exciting event and I beamed with pride as I watched him and his...
By Linda Van Valkenburgh People find it helpful, at times, to gain a different perspective on things. Saying something a different way can cause it to resonate inside, setting off the light bulb and creating an “Aha” moment! Recently, as I was working with one...