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A couple of weeks ago I did a group coaching call with my clients on the topic of LinkedIn. It was a Q&A call and one of the many questions I covered was, “How should my LinkedIn profile differ from my resume?” How Your LinkedIn Profile Should Differ From Your Resume The beauty of a […] The post How to Make Your LinkedIn Profile Stand Out appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

We’re well into 2019 with the beginning of February on our heels. If you made any new year’s resolutions, it’s likely you’ve already slacked off on them. Good for you if you haven’t! If you have, it’s not too late to use February 1st as your fresh start. For some this may mean getting back […] The post How to Improve Your Career With Physical Fitness appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coach...

If you’re going through a job search, you know how competitive the interview process can be. And you’d probably like to know some ways to increase your chances of beating out the competition for an offer. Below is a proven interview hack that’s been tremendously successful in my own career. My Favorite Interview Hack My […] The post The One Surprising Tip That Guarantees a Good Interview appeared...

In several blog posts I’ve talked about the importance of personal branding. Your brand is key to success in every area of your life. It requires consistency and self respect. But sometimes you can put your personal brand at risk without realizing it. Especially during any vulnerable point in your career. This can include a […] The post How to Make Career Choices That Won’t Destroy Your Personal B...

Networking is a necessary part of the career development process. It helps you discover opportunities you never knew existed. This could include a career that is just the thing that fits nicely with your passions and strengths. Or it could include opportunities in a field you’re already passionate about. But most importantly, it helps you […] The post How to Be Realistic About Networking (Re-Post)...

Last year I shared a post describing five books that will make a huge impact on your life and career. This year I want to share my latest reads guaranteed to also have a huge impact on your life and career. I’ve read a lot books this past year. But, in an effort to save […] The post 7 Best Books That Will Make a Huge Impact on Your Life and Career appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching...

You may remember my blog post on the lesson of living in the moment. It was a lesson I learned when I went to the new Adventure Park Nashville ropes course. It was all about how important it is to focus on the moment instead of always thinking and planning ahead (something I’m guilty of). […] The post Why “Keep It Simple, Stupid” Is the Best Career Advice appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career...

I used to have a full-time job with benefits with a very prestigious university. I later quit to pursue my own freelance business. However, it wasn’t so cut and dry. There were (and still are) a lot of layers to pursuing a dream of working for myself. The process I went through looks a lot […] The post How to Make the Risk of Starting Your Own Business Doable appeared first on paNASH Passion & Car...

You hate your job, but because of it you don’t have the time or energy to start the overwhelming process of finding something new. And you think you can’t quit it until you find another job. But is that really a true statement, or just a common myth? Let’s look at some of the common […] The post 5 Common Fears (and Myths) of Quitting a Job You Hate (Re-post) appeared first on paNASH Passion & Care...

Most of the places I’ve worked at in my career have been wonderful places of employment. However, there was one college I worked for that had low staff morale campus-wide. I provided career services for the students, but oftentimes faculty and staff would come to my office seeking job search help for themselves. One of […] The post How to Make Your Sucky Job More Bearable (Until You Can Leave) app...

In last week’s Part 1 post, I talked about the unfortunate reality of ageism that still occurs in the hiring process. I also talked about several things you can avoid on your resume to reduce your risk of age discrimination and increase your chances of landing an interview. This week I want to share several […] The post How to Gain a Little Protection From Ageism (Part 2) appeared first on paNASH...

While ageism is illegal in hiring processes, it unfortunately still happens to those over 40. Also unfortunately, there’s not a lot a job seeker can do to fight it. My clients who’ve previously experienced age discrimination often say, “If I could just get in the door for an interview I could really market my experience […] The post How to Gain a Little Protection From Ageism (Part 1) appeared fir...

It was 2011 and I was waiting for my new client in his publicist’s conference room. He was a recording artist coming in to begin his media coaching with me to prep him for his radio interviews. In our first session he told me his life story, how he got to where he was, and […] The post What Happens When Your Passion Disrupts Your Career? appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

I was sitting at my desk in my office when the email showed up in my inbox. It was another request for an informational interview. (If you don’t know what an informational interview is, click here.) But this request was different from all the others. It wasn’t the usual lame offer to treat me to […] The post Why “Can I Pick Your Brain?” Is the Wrong Approach appeared first on paNASH Passion & Care...

If your career goal is to become a public speaker, or to offer a service where public speaking will be one of your revenue streams, you should first read this. (And, if your an aspiring singer/songwriter here in Nashville, you should also read this since the same advice will apply to you. You’ll frequently be […] The post Want To Be a Public Speaker? Beware of the “Exposure” Bait appeared first on...

Whenever I meet with a potential career coaching client, one of the first questions I ask is,  “What do you wish you had more of: time, money, or confidence?” The majority of people respond with confidence as their top choice. Confidence seems to elude so many people.  Why is this? Why does confidence elude us? K. […] The post Do You Want to Be More Confident in Your Career? appeared first on paNA...

The short answer to this question is when you: a) have enough AND b) have had enough! There are several different items that can fall into both the a) and the b) categories.  When You Have Enough It may be the right time to leave your job when you have enough: job offers interest from other […] The post When Is the Right Time to Leave Your Job? appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career Coaching.

As a career coach and outplacement counselor, I work with many people who’ve been laid off from their jobs. Some saw the writing on the wall and knew the layoff was coming. Others were completely blindsided. If you expect (or even suspect) you’ll soon be losing your job, here’s what you need to know. What […] The post What You Need to Know About a Job Loss appeared first on paNASH Passion & Career...

“If someone hasn’t had a job in a while (let’s say a couple years), what, on the resume, would make you consider them for the job?” This is a common question among job seekers with resume gaps. The following answer was originally published on Quora by investor and consultant, Bernie Klinder. He’s graciously allowed me to […] The post How to Overcome Questionable Gaps on Your Resume appeared first...

An Open Letter to Hiring Managers Dear hiring managers and recruiters, I know your job is tough.  I know how many hundreds and even thousands of resumes you have to look through and the pressures you face in finding the right candidate for the job.  And I know the things job seekers do that annoy […] The post Dear Recruiters, Treat Candidates the Way You Want to Be Treated appeared first on paNASH...

Combine Your Passions to Create Opportunity When helping my clients, one thing I like to encourage them to do is get creative and brainstorm ways they can combine their passions. An example of this is someone with a love for sports and for photography. They could parlay those passions into a part-time or full-time job […] The post How to Make Money, Stay Fit, and Be Creative: Combine Your Passions...

Years ago when I used to work in college career services, the interview process for college administrator positions was apparently ahead of its time. A recent article entitled “How You’ll Look For A Job in 2018” says that exercise-based job interviews are becoming more common. Lindsay Grenawalt, head of People for Cockroach Labs (a computer […] The post What You Need to Know About Job Interviews o...

As a career coach I often get the question,  “Should I put my side hustle on my resume?”  This question comes from a variety of clients.  Sometimes it’s from clients who still have plans to turn their side hustle into a full-time gig, but in the meantime need to find employment to help fund that […] The post Should You Share Your Side Hustle on Your Resume? appeared first on paNASH Passion & Caree...

You submitted your resume for the job your friend told you about, thinking you’ll probably have a week or two before you get a call for an interview. If you even get a call. And if you do, you’re thinking they’ll probably schedule you for your interview the following week, giving you plenty of time […] The post Faced With a Last Minute Job Interview? Help is On the Way! appeared first on paNASH Pa...

The weather is finally getting warmer! For me, this means it’s the beginning of stand up paddle boarding season. Just last week I had the opportunity to train with former canoeing Olympian and pro paddle boarder, Jim Terrell, also owner of Quickblade Paddles. He taught me advanced level paddle techniques so I can increase my […] The post 13 Life and Career Lessons Uncovered in an Unexpected Way ap...