An effective elevator pitch is a must have essential tool for everyone, no matter the job or business First of all, let’s talk about what an elevator pitch is. It’s a 15–30 second soundbite about what you do that compels people to take action to buy your product or service…

There are many reasons why taking a demoted position can lead to a better career At 56 years old I had been in the same industry for over 35 years and worked my way up to a Strategic Account Director. The industry was highly technical and my knowledge was vast…

How to stay on course when you are working towards a new career while working a full time job. That is the question many people have to answer. Ok. So, you have figured out your calling — what you were meant to do — and now your personal time is…

Four highly requested skills that you should focus on today When you are job hunting there are several skills that pop up over and over again. Why is that? Well, it’s because these skills tend to be the most essential ways to benefit any organization. And being an asset is…

I was sitting in my dentist’s office getting my blood pressure taken and the assistant said it was 153 over 95. What!? I am not known to have high blood pressure so this was a shock. But was it? I had just spent almost four months in a toxic and…