Tag Archives: Networking

“Networking is NOT a Dirty word!

Does networking strike terror in your heart?   Would you rather get a root canal than enter a room full of strangers and make conversation!?  You know I coach midlife women in transitions, we need to be “out there” to … Continue reading

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Fabulous Women’s Luncheon at the Bluestone-I’m grateful for…(parts VIII-XI, at least!)

There I was going to a networking luncheon I found on Facebook!  The Bluestone in Timonium,MD was very nice-a very kind hostess led me to 2 smiling women, Wendy Elover & Judy Pressman, who I’d heard talk maybe 8-9 years … Continue reading

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Networking is NOT A Dirty Word! (part III) Following up…

As I wrote yesterday’s part II post.  I realized I wanted to break networking down further. All we’re talking today is about follow up techniques or put simply:what to do after a networking event?  Here’s how I coach my clients … Continue reading

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Social Networking-why bother?

I just read a blog-(weblog) on how employers/companies view social networking… They think it has value & can serve as a best practices discussion, professional development, even helping retention by the employees having a community of employees that share being … Continue reading

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“Invisible No More” Support & Encouragement in a book!

“Invisible No More-Secret Lives of Women over 50”-what a perfect complement to my coaching midlife women in transitions.  Good for midlife men, too! Wow!  Get it!  Check out the web site!  invisiblenomore.com    They are a great example of what … Continue reading

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Change…

Changing Planes-it’s a lot like life. Isn’t it? You know being in an airport unfortunately “stuck” waiting to change planes is like life…It’s very similar to changing careers or any number of changes.  It seems everyone knows where they’re going … Continue reading

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Hi-Ho, a conference I did go!

Ok-I know, I’m quirky.  As a friend commented, I’m a “bizzy bee”.  Yep.  I’ve been to 2 conferences and plan on one more!  Whew!  Love learning!  For a solopreneur, it’s also the people interaction…My cats are my coworkers, but they … Continue reading

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Get Hired Now! starts tomorrow-are you ready?

I almost forgot…Not!  I’m very excited to teach the Get Hired Now! Teleseries. I thought those needing support as they went through the job search would be my takers. Some are…others are entrepreneurs wanting accountability and a proven system for … Continue reading

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What color IS your parachute? Huh?

The best-selling book, “What Color is Your Parachute?” by Richard Bolles is a great job search/career growth “bible”.  It has good exercises and provides some support.  But reading alone might not result in lasting change.  People in transitions-especially midlife women … Continue reading

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Are you a workaholic?

As I find myself working at 7:40pm on a Sun. night…Am I a workaholic?  Yep.  My VA tells me to take a break.  I do. I have a meeting of On Purpose Networking for Women Wed night.  I love this … Continue reading

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