by Ellie Vargo | Sep 9, 2014 | coaching topics, Job Search, Justifying promotion, Uncategorized
I happened to come across an online post today by James Beeman, who suggests that there are 5 ways to fail at anything. Neglect to pinpoint your destination (don’t set specific goals) Decide you’re going to fail (don’t put anything in place to assure success) Keep... by Ellie Vargo | Jun 28, 2013 | coaching topics, Job Search, Uncategorized
I spoke with someone recently who confessed that he’d given up looking. There’s a huge difference between giving up an unrealistic dream and becoming complacent in a position that pays well but fails to satisfy. When I pressed “Wally” about what he’d done to explore... by Ellie Vargo | Apr 4, 2013 | coaching topics, Justifying promotion, Uncategorized
I read a great many books, take advantage of frequent training opportunities and attend industry conferences to make sure that my expertise on everything related to careers remains current. So, if you’re not familiar with how working in areas of strength impacts... by Ellie Vargo | Mar 15, 2013 | coaching topics, Justifying promotion, Leadership, Uncategorized
We all know it when we see it, but how do you define it? Surely you’ve been in a room where you’ve noticed someone that seems to have the attention and respect of a small circle of attentive peers. The center of attention looks confident and relaxed, is well groomed,... by Ellie Vargo | Mar 13, 2013 | coaching topics, Justifying promotion, Leadership, Uncategorized
Just like talented athletes benefit from working with a performance coach who helps them develop the skills they need to be competitive in their sport of choice, people who are intentional about their careers can benefit from working with a coach who helps them...