Many job applications require me to include links to my social media profiles, including Facebook and Twitter. I’m not very …
How Can You Stay Cool Under Fire?
We’ve all had those pressure-filled days that push us to the brink. While no career professional ever wants to lose …
How to Build a Relationship and Ask for the Sale
I’ve been building up a relationship with a potential client for months. We have really great conversations, but she hasn’t …
How to Deflect the Doubled-Edged Sword as a Working Mom
As women make gains in the workplace, there remains a dreadful hypocrisy against being a working mom that women face …
How to Enjoy Business Lunches Despite Vegan Dietary Restrictions
I often need to attend business dinners and lunches, and often do not have a say in the choice of …
How Can I Excel During My Six-Month Trial?
My company hired two people for one sales position, and we have a six-month trial period. Whichever of us is …
How to Attract More Woman Business Owners
I work for our city business development commission. What advice would you give to a city looking to attract more …
How 3 Practical Skills Unlock New Opportunities
Every day we wonder, what’s coming next? What’s on the other side of the tremendous disruption from the Coronavirus pandemic? …
How to Transition from Retail to Sales
I’ve only worked in retail before, but I’m interested in pursuing sales as a career. Does my floor experience transfer …
What Can You Do When You’re Working with a Bottleneck?
There is someone I work with who is a bottleneck and I need to work with her daily. I’ve tried …
How You Can Break Down Barriers… With Play-Doh?!
When you read the title of this post, many of you may wonder, what the what? Let me explain. When …
How to Deal When You Don’t Appreciate That Fragrance
“I have allergies to perfume and other fragrances. How can I navigate this scented world and escape the fragrance?” – …
Fatherly Advice: Dad Always Offers the Best Help!
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s time to shine the light on the dads in our lives. …
How to Recover From Cold Call Rejection
Getting rejected on a cold call can throw me for a loop. I’ve come to realize that this response is …
How Should I Confront Boss Who Revealed My Pregnancy?
I’m currently expecting a child, but not showing yet. I told my manager the news and mentioned that I don’t …
Want to Be Remembered? The Key is Energized Presentation
People in business attend hundreds of presentations throughout their careers, so how are you going to make yours stand out? …
How Do I Build a Social Life Beyond Work?
I am struggling to find a social life outside of work, especially with the social distancing going on. Where do …
How to Blow Them Away by Doing the Heavy Lifting
The lifeblood of sales and building relationships is setting ourselves apart from our competition. It’s about building strong, long-term relationships …
My Project was Handed to a Competitor – Now What?
I just found out one of my best clients gave a major project to a competitor. The worst part is …
How to Raise Children While Having a Successful Career
I’ve started my own business, try to keep a healthy lifestyle, and now want to start a family and raise …