Client Case Study Megan Dowd - When I Grow Up

Client Case Study Megan Dowd - When I Grow Up Um, do you know that Ive coached hundreds of women since I started offering dream career guidance in 2008? And that these women are freakin rock stars, leaving soul-sucking jobs and traveling the world and launching creative, grown-up businesses and simply doing work that fits their lifestyle goals? Well ya do now and youll hear their stories firsthand in my  Client Case Studies series! Um, I am #obsessed with  Megan Dowd. A  Boost Your Dream Business  grad, I knew her long before she became a client. Just like she doesnt quite remember how she crossed *my* path, I cant point to how I found *her*, either but when I did, I opened those newsletters and stalked  her Instagram like it was my job. Im so thrilled when it actually became just that my job! I cant wait til you read her real, grounded, vulnerable and transparent answers to my questions below. What a treat for us both! Why did you decide to work with me? I *think* I found you through a podcast interview, I honestly dont remember, but from that moment on it was a yes, I will work with her someday kinda love affair. For one, we have incredibly similar backgrounds (theater, ambition, career shifts), and I KNEW when our paths crossed, magic was going to happen. I just knew. And then you put out the call for clients and some major life transitions were about to go down and I knew in my gut, now was the time for some extra love and support and kick in the pants. What were you doing work-wise when we started working together and what are you doing now? OH THE TRANSITIONS. When we started, work-wise I was FINALLY hitting my stride after 3 years of life-shit hitting the fan (long story and not for here) but the bottom line was: I was ready to dig in and dig in deep. I had slowly been whittling my way into a niche and JUST when we started working together I had an epiphany. I realized that the services I had BEEN offering were awesome but not right at all for me. With your guidance I unpacked years of ideas for services and packages that were AWESOME services and packages! They just werent services and packages I wanted to offer. Copy, design, branding, branding strategy, social media copy, social media storytelling, one-off consulting YOU NAME IT, NOW Im down to two offers that flow into each other so well and Im mapping out HOW I want to grow this specific niche rather than jumping around to all the services. What was your biggest takeaway from our work together? REIN IT IN. Seriously I now routinely ask myself, Would Michelle tell me to go deeper or wider? because typically Ill try to do both. To be give the breadth and depth all in one massive blog post or workbook. Now I wish I could say NO MORE but lets be honest, its really like IM WORKING ON IT and I feel confident that I can continue to navigate this territory. Think of someone who is currently in the shoes you wore when we first started working together. What advice do you have for her? Keep showing up. Even when shit hits the fan. Even when youre like this is a terrible time for me to be in coaching. Even when the gremlins and vampire voices sneak in to tell you that this isnt for you and you dont belong in your business. Maybe its NOT right and those voices cut close to the bone, but they are NEVER right in their motivations and reasoning. Keep working and trust that Michelle with hold the space for you that you need. Is there anything thats been a game-changer for you when it comes to your business that you can share? Wed love a good resource or a mindset/productivity tip! Asking myself if Im giving away too much was something I KNEW I needed to do but something I never trusted myself to answer. Its not a great tip per se, because its most CERTAINLY a process: work every day to cultivate trust in yourself. Cultivating trust in yourself and your story is perhaps the most important foundation you can build for your business. Whats on the horizon for your business? Wed love to hear about any upcoming offerings or goals!   OMG ALL THE THINGS! First off, Im a featured speaker at the Toilet Seat Summit! Our hosts Lanie Lamarre and Racheal Kay Albers have enlisted some of the best in the biz to present you their sleaze-free strategies for running a profitable business. Theyve put together an online summit covering everything from how to make em say, SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY! to building a non-spammy sales funnel to leveraging video so you look like the rockstar you are. Yours truly will be speaking on the importance of Core Values as the foundation for your business and how you can infuse your values into your work NOW! Second, Im opening spots for 2020 for Core Catalyst Coaching (my signature framework and process for creating an unshakeable foundation and sense of self within your business)! Get some guidance on what you ACTUALLY value (not just what you feel culturally obligated to value) and restructure your business to serve you as a human FIRST (otherwise, whats the point of running your own business). FINALLY Ive got something big coming. I cant quite get into it YET, but come January 2020 keep your eyes on @meganhasgoodwords on Instagram . Its gonna be so much fun. And if youre reading this cuz you love Michelle, I most definitely want you to be a part of it. Where can we find you and your work? https://www.meganhasgoodwords.com, All things social, @meganhasgoodwords (Instagram, Facebook, etc.)

Tips On Writing A Bio For Resume

Tips On Writing A Bio For ResumeWriting a bio for resume can be a little intimidating if you do not know what to put in it. Here are some tips on how to write a good bio for resume. Even though you may not think you need to, you should take the time to write a bio for resume.Firstly, you want to make sure that you have created an excellent first impression. When you write a bio for resume, you need to make sure that you are not boring. You do not want people to read your resume and immediately dismiss you because they read a boring bio.Secondly, create a great bio for resume by thinking about what you will say about yourself. If you are looking for a job, you want to be able to clearly explain what you have done in the past. Being specific is always better than vague statements.A great bio for resume is one that is filled with qualifications. Do not be afraid to go over your work history, show who has hired you and make a list of accomplishments. You want to make sure that people see you as a valued asset to the company or the firm.You also want to give yourself a chance to express your work history. You want to be able to include your salary history, overtime, and holidays. This is important because it will show people that you are accountable to the firm and that you have a desire to continue to grow.Salary should be included as well. You can't just tell people your salary because they will then figure out from there where you got the money. However, you should do your best to show them your yearly pay. Just a small mistake here will cause people to think you have earned more money than you really have.Finally, writing a great bio for resume is all about including the name of the person in the resume. Do not include your age, gender, or whether you are a single person or married. The last thing you want to do is offend anyone by doing this.

Most Workers Prefer Working From Home

Most Workers Prefer Working From Home Seventy-six percent of 2,600 people polled in a recent FlexJobs survey chose anywhere but the office during work hours as the ideal place to get “important work done.” According to the company’s 4th Annual Super Survey, which asked respondents to choose “their location of choice to be most productive on important work-related projects,” 50% chose their home, and 12% chose an alternate location such as a coffee shop, library, or co-working space. Fourteen percent of the remaining 38% opted for the office, but with the caveat that the work could take place outside of standard office hours. Only 24% of all respondents cited the actual office during actual office hours as the best time and place to get something important done. Given that the office is obviously the place people are supposed to do their jobs, why do so many people feel the need to go elsewhere to do them? The primary reasons given by the FlexJobs respondents boil down to the quest for a distraction-free environment: 76% said they had fewer interruptions from colleagues 74% cited fewer distractions 71% referred to minimal office politics 68% enjoyed reduced stress from commuting 65% said they had a more comfortable office environment at home The perception of who works from home and what telecommuting looks like is often inaccurate, as The New York Times notes: We all know what telecommuting is and who does it. It’s working from home (or maybe a Starbucks), and it’s usually done by someone in their 20s, or a mother with small children. Well, no. Actually, the typical telecommuter is a 49-year-old college graduate â€" man or woman â€" who earns about $58,000 a year and belongs to a company with more than 100 employees, according to numbers culled from the Census Bureau’s annual American Community Survey. FlexJobs data reinforce the census data and “telecommuter” characterization posited by the Times as part of a growing mainstream perception of flexible jobs and working from home as a legitimate and desirable choice. 30% of the company’s 2015 survey respondents say they would accept a 10 to 20% decrease in compensation “in exchange for flexible work options,” up from 28% in 2013. 32% cited health as “an important factor in wanting a job with work flexibility,” 97% think that it would improve their quality of life, and 87% believe it would decrease their stress. Both current and past respondents have consistently listed work-life balance, family, and the stress and time saved from commuting as the overall main appeals of a flexible work life. More From PayScale: 5 Ways to Fake Confidence Survey: 76% of Workers Are More Productive Outside of the Office Real Work-Life Balance Starts With Your Boss

The Best Time To Write A Resume - Work It Daily

The Best Time To Write A Resume - Work It Daily Imagine for a moment you’ve just heard the dreaded words, “We’re going to have to let you go.” A lot of people have heard this phrase over the last several years, and most have probably reacted with some degree of panic: How am I going to pay my bills? Where am I going to go? What am I going to do? Obviously, this frame of mind is not a great launching point for your next job. Writing an effective resume and cover letter requires analytical thinking and confidence in your abilities. So, let me tell you a little secret: the best time to write your resume is when you’re perfectly happy at your job! I’m not saying you should have a perfectly marketable document ready to go every moment of your life, although that’s not a bad idea. I am suggesting it’s smart to keep a running list for yourself of all your different jobs and what you’ve accomplished at each. There are several reasons for this. First, it’s easy to forget three years later you wrote the proposal that won your company a $500,000 project. Second, quite often your company doesn’t publish or share numbers that reflect your contribution to their success. For instance, while you may be well aware your efforts expanded a new store from just yourself to a staff of 25 employees, that information will probably never make it onto the company’s Web site. Perhaps the best reason to keep a running career document for yourself is if you do unexpectedly find yourself out of work, you won’t have to rack your brain to remember details from your professional past. It can be particularly hard to ascertain measurable results when you no longer have access to a company’s documents. By keeping track of your work accomplishments on an ongoing basis, you have the ability to go through your list and pull out the key highlights anytime you need themâ€"like when you’re frantically searching for a new job. Photo Credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!

Fairygodboss of the Week Cate Luzio

Fairygodboss of the Week Cate Luzio Cate Luzio always knew she wanted to have an impact. She studied political science in college, then spent years leading womens groups and initiatives as she worked in banking around the world. But after realizing a gap that existed in physical communities for women to invest in themselves and others, Luzio found an opportunity to do good that truly called to her.Now the founder and CEO of Luminary a collaboration community for professional women to develop, network and connect Luzio works everyday to develop talent and help women achieve their professional goals. She shared the details of her own professional jurney, then spoke to the best career advice shes ever received. She also shared the challenges she faces as an entrepreneur, how she overcomes them and who inspires her to keep making that difference.Fairygodboss of the Week Cate LuzioFounder and CEO, LuminaryNew York, NYTell us a little about your career. How did you get to where you are n ow?I was a political science major in college and had many politics-related internships I wanted to change the world When I graduated, I worked at a non-profit in DC and then spent a few years at a tech startup focused on China (this was the original dotcom boom in the late 90s). I worked full time at the startup, but was recruited into financial services when I finished my Masters in International Relations (which I was doing at night). I remember thinking why me?, as I had no experience in finance or accounting. I did have several years of work experience and a solid international background, which was appealing to the firm hiring me. I spent the next 18 years in finance. I had various leadership roles in Latin America for Bank of America and spent seven years in London with JPMorgan in senior leadership roles, both regionally and globally, and in both transaction banking and corporate and investment banking. I was then recruited to HSBC, where I led multinational corporate banki ng globally for a few years.During the last decade or more of my career, I led womens groups and initiatives both internally and externally, spending a significant amount of my time on diversity and inclusion, and joined the national board of Girls Inc. As I accelerated my career, I felt it was my role to pay it forward. I was fortunate to have outstanding (mainly male) mentors and sponsors throughout my career in finance. I knew I wanted to continue to develop talent, but also to have a bigger and broader impact than at just one organization or in one industry. I left banking in early 2018. After about a month, I wrote a business plan for Luminary after seeing a gap that existed for a physical community where women could invest in themselves and in others, develop further, build their network and collaborate with one another across all levels, backgrounds and industries. Luminary launched at the end of November 2018 as a 15,000 square foot collaboration community in NYC for profess ional women to develop, network and connect. What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?Self-funding (bootstrapping) Luminary and launching in less than 8 months from business plan to opening.What is a challenge that youve faced and overcome?The entrepreneurial roller coaster, especially self-funding. Building a business is hard enough, but adding the challenge of funding it on your own is a huge weight. I wanted to create a community where our members mattered the most not an investor. I have to overcome this challenge every day and focus on why I built this company instead of how fast I can grow, expand, etc. Having over 20 years of experience building and leading businesses has helped me tremendously financially and mentallyWho is YOUR Fairygodboss? and Why?Susan Chapman Hughes. She is an amazing friend, board colleague and mentor. Although we call each other our partners in crime, she is an unbelievable leader and true visionary in everything she does. Susan is always the re to listen, be a sounding board and provide unbiased advice. She continues to be one of my strongest advocatesWhat do you do when youre not working?I love to travel. Ive now travelled to over 115 countries and counting. Im also on two boards that I am very passionate about Girls Inc. and WaterAid and I spend as much time as I can with my family, especially my nieces and nephews and my partner. He helps me stay sane and deals with my roller coaster dailyIf you could have dinner with one famous person - dead or alive - who would it be?Geraldine Ferraro. She was a trailblazer for so many reasons in law and law enforcement, as well as in her political career, focusing on pay equity for women. She is one of the many reasons I wanted to go into politics and studied political science. As a huge advocate for women, a leader, an activist and a professional, she is a true Luminary Lightning Round What is your karaoke song?Anything by Guns N Roses or Bon Jovi but my no. 1 choice is Pour S ome Sugar on Me by Def Leppard.Lightning Round What is your favorite movie?Pretty Woman tied with Working Girl.Lightning Round What book would you bring with you on a desert island?Anything by Michael Lewis or Thomas FriedmanLightning Round What is your shopping vice? What would you buy if you won the lottery?I am a fashionista, so I love clothes, shoes, bags all of it But if I won the lottery, a trip around the world to countries I havent visited yet would be the first purchase on my listWhat is the 1 career tip youd like to share with other women who want to have successful careers like you?Never settle. Take every risk you can, but prepare and executeWhy do you love where you work?The Luminary community of women and our male allies inspire me, motivate me and excite me every day I feel honored and privileged to be able to do this work every day.

Lies Youve Been Told About Example of Writing a Resume

Lies Youve Been Told About Example of Writing a Resume Example of Writing a Resume Secrets That No One Else Knows About Developing a professional resume now will help better prepare you once it is time to submit an expert job application. Writing a strong application is a difficult procedure and we would like to make it simpler. Constructing a resume is an intimidating task should you do it alone. Building a resume isnt a task youll be able to leave up to chance. Tips You might be writing a company resume because youre competing with similar companies for continuing project work. If youve worked as an independent grant writer, list yourself as a freelancer and include the dates that youre freelancing your expert services. For example, writing might have been a vital though not obvious portion of your preceding advertising experience, or you might be a blogger in your free time. Writing a resume for employment in the art industry can be difficult. You also need to tailor y our resume to demonstrate the way your work experience specifically meets the requirements of the job that youre applying for. Though you almost certainly dont have much job experience still, you can tell the prospective employer what youre good at. Also consist of proof of how much youre committed to a brand-new job. There are a lot of standard forms of resumes used to make an application for job openings. Writing targeted, employer-specific and beneficial cover letters is one proven means to do it. Taking the opportunity to work on your resume is critical. Understanding how to tailor your resume will obviously offer you an advantage. The Fight Against Example of Writing a Resume For instance, you may have done a course with your college degree. Tell the employer precisely what job youre applying for and what you hope to do by applying. Perhaps youre looking for a summer job or internship, or perhaps a college or scholarship application requires you to incorporate a resu me. When you make an application for work in a particular industry, you want prospective employers to know which you are knowledgeable in that field due to your academic studies. When transitioning from one kind of job to another, prior expertise in an unrelated field is not as important than the possible skills you are able to bring to the new field. When you are in need of a job and need to compose your resume, employers usually need to binnensee your qualifications and experience. Review your retail experience and create a list of the particular skills that you used at your work. For instance, if you are asking for a job for a lab technician it may not be essential to include skills you learned in customer support. What is Actually Happening with Example of Writing a Resume There are an increasing amount of kinds of resumes appearing in the past few years and some are invaluable. Resume examples are available online at Quint careers. Include only relevant info to the job that you are applying for. If youre applying for work in the exact industry, mention professional associations youre a member of or conferences you have attended to remain current on new ideas in the business.

3 Ways to Spot In-Office Time Wasters - Spark Hire

3 Ways to Spot In-Office Time Wasters - Spark HireSpending five minutes here or 10 minutes there on non-work related activities can quickly accumulate, resulting in major chunks of time going to waste each day. However because these time wasters happen in the form of conversations over the coffee pot or other seemingly harmless activities, its often hard to identify them. Here are some key time wasters to keep an eye out for 1. Social media sites.Scrolling through Twitter or taking quizzes on Facebook can eat up a significant portion of the day. Be aware of how much time your employees are spending on social media. Some companies choose to block social networking sites entirely at the office, while other managers simply prefer to monitor their team members activity, totenstill allowing use of the sites during lunch breaks.2. Casual office socializing.Even if your team isnt hanging out around a literal water cooler, the notion of water cooler talk is still a significant time waster to be aware of in the office. People chatting excessively on the way to the bathroom, at the copier, or in the break room can start to cut into productivity. While you want your staff members to get along, as camaraderie contributes directly to morale, its important that office friendships dont reduce the amount of work thats getting done.3. Disorganized meetings.Weve all sat through a meeting that had no real agenda in place. If a meeting truly feels necessary, make sure that it has some structure to it. This way, employees can attend and then be on their way as quickly as possible. Notes should be taken so that everyone is on the same page upon departing from the meeting.In bestellung to ensure that your employees remain productive, there are a few strategies a manager can utilize. These includeBe more visibleKeep employees engagedPut limitations in place about meetingsWhen your team knows that youre circulating throughout the office during the day, its less likely that theyll spend time playing around on Twitter or chatting about their weekend plans with co-workers.When work is exciting to employees, theyre more likely to stay focused instead of spending time doing other things.Set goals for your team to meet, and provide rewards and plenty of praise when these goals are accomplished.Many managers dont want to admit that the meetings they schedule are actually a major source of wasted time. Take an analytical look at the regular meetings you call, and see if theyre actually necessary. Could they be shortened? Could they take place every other week instead of weekly?To avoid time wasters altogether, check out our deutsche bundespost titled 8 Candidate Red Flags You Need to Watch For where we explore 8 ways to weed out unmotivatedcandidates and make better hiring decisions.How do you prevent in-office time wasters in your office? Share with us in the comments