what is a coach

what is a coach Ive had a few conversations with coaches over the last few months as Ive talked with them about JibberJobber.   Ive never really talked with one before, and only had assumptions about what they do.   And I thought that needing a coach would be some sign of weakness :)   No offense to coaches, or the clients, I doubt Im the only one to have this thought. Anyway, as Ive talked to them I realize that not all coaches are the same.   And most of them will even tell you that.   But I have learned some stuff about coaching that I get to share here because well, this is my blog! And, Ill refer to a coach as he/his with the understanding that many coaches that are talked with are women. Each coaches has his own flavor based on his background, experiences and passions.   Most coaches have some kind of training or accreditation, and subscribe to some kind of proven methodology.   But the coaching service will come from a human being, and with that you will definitely get a feel for who they are.   It may be just what you need, or not at all what you need. Coaches have a way to see through the crap.   When I talk with them about JibberJobber, and how they would use it with their clients, each of them shares their feelings about meeting with a client and getting fed a line of BS and they coach knows it!   So if you get a coach, be honest with them otherwise you will be wasting a lot of money and fooling no one. Not all coaches are about quantifiable accountability (I had to write something that sounded sophisticated).   This surprised me but Ive had some coaches say that the type of data in JibberJobber isnt what they care about that is more along the lines of what a career counselor would care about.   The coach deals with higher-level issues.   That is what two or three coach told me but many others do want the data because. Coaches should hold your feet to the fire. That is my personal opinion but I realize that some people take advantage of a coach to help them re-evaluate their lives and this is a lot more on the soft side than then data side.   But if you know a direction, one of the huge roles a coach might play is something like an accountability cop. Coaches have specialties.   Many coaches have done life planning but not career coaching.   You need to know what your coach specializes in, and what experience they have in what you think you need. I strongly believe that a coach will help you through a job transition better than doing it on your own.   Most people need someone that they are accountable to, especially when you are unemployed and no one really expects anything out of you.   Coaches can help you think through issues, in a way that close family or friends might not be able to.   They can help make sure that you are on the right track, and stay on the right track.   They provide a consistency that you wont get through a friend who will be distracted from their own personal issues and not always ready to spend some intense time with you. So the question is, how do you find the coach?   What happens if the coach you choose isnt what you thought, expected, or need?   more on that later what is a coach Ive had a few conversations with coaches over the last few months as Ive talked with them about JibberJobber.   Ive never really talked with one before, and only had assumptions about what they do.   And I thought that needing a coach would be some sign of weakness :)   No offense to coaches, or the clients, I doubt Im the only one to have this thought. Anyway, as Ive talked to them I realize that not all coaches are the same.   And most of them will even tell you that.   But I have learned some stuff about coaching that I get to share here because well, this is my blog! And, Ill refer to a coach as he/his with the understanding that many coaches that are talked with are women. Each coaches has his own flavor based on his background, experiences and passions.   Most coaches have some kind of training or accreditation, and subscribe to some kind of proven methodology.   But the coaching service will come from a human being, and with that you will definitely get a feel for who they are.   It may be just what you need, or not at all what you need. Coaches have a way to see through the crap.   When I talk with them about JibberJobber, and how they would use it with their clients, each of them shares their feelings about meeting with a client and getting fed a line of BS and they coach knows it!   So if you get a coach, be honest with them otherwise you will be wasting a lot of money and fooling no one. Not all coaches are about quantifiable accountability (I had to write something that sounded sophisticated).   This surprised me but Ive had some coaches say that the type of data in JibberJobber isnt what they care about that is more along the lines of what a career counselor would care about.   The coach deals with higher-level issues.   That is what two or three coach told me but many others do want the data because. Coaches should hold your feet to the fire. That is my personal opinion but I realize that some people take advantage of a coach to help them re-evaluate their lives and this is a lot more on the soft side than then data side.   But if you know a direction, one of the huge roles a coach might play is something like an accountability cop. Coaches have specialties.   Many coaches have done life planning but not career coaching.   You need to know what your coach specializes in, and what experience they have in what you think you need. I strongly believe that a coach will help you through a job transition better than doing it on your own.   Most people need someone that they are accountable to, especially when you are unemployed and no one really expects anything out of you.   Coaches can help you think through issues, in a way that close family or friends might not be able to.   They can help make sure that you are on the right track, and stay on the right track.   They provide a consistency that you wont get through a friend who will be distracted from their own personal issues and not always ready to spend some intense time with you. So the question is, how do you find the coach?   What happens if the coach you choose isnt what you thought, expected, or need?   more on that later

Hair Styles To Get You Through The Winter

Hair Styles To Get You Through The Winter During the winter months, it’s understandable that we will want to try out different things. Our hair is one of the things that can take the brunt of the harsher weather. So it’s important that we protect it while trying alternative styles. We all strive for those luscious locks. Which is why I thought I would share with you some of the best winter hairstyles and haircare you can try during the next few months. Maybe it will inspire you to change your look. Perfect for the new year ahead. Try longer hair Do you naturally have shorter hair that just won’t grow? Or perhaps you have the sort of hair that needs regular chemical products and relaxing? If you want to try out a longer hairstyle then now is the time to consider hair extensions or even a weave. You can get some great options online like brazilian hair or natural hair extensions. Just ensure you get a professional to put them in. This way they will last a while with good maintenance. Get it all cut off If you are sick of your longer hair, then use the winter as the perfect chance to cut it all off. Shorter styles are fast becoming a new trend, and we see wonderful styles emerge. Shorter styles offer less maintenance in the way of styling, which could offer you a welcomed break in your morning routine. Check out websites like Pinterest for some inspiration on the style you think you might want to try. Consider the long bob A great inbetween is the long bob. Perfect for tying back and looking professional, but short enough to be styled for an evening out. The “Rachel” hair cut of the nineties could be making a fresh comeback. Try some up styles to keep your hair looking stylish Sometimes you just need to style your existing hair in a different way. Many people consider an “up” style as an alternative. Perhaps the smart bun where every hair is pinned back from your face. Or even something softer like a fishtail braid or soft curls pinned back. There are many options and all of which can offer you a different style without the need of getting any hair cut. Consider treatments to ensure your hair stays healthy The winter months are very drying on your hair, and so it’s essential that you change your haircare routine to suit. Try and keep washing to a minimum of two-three times a week. This ensures you don’t draw out any moisture that could be lost due to the exposure of dry heat from heating systems. Another trick is to apply regular hair masks and treatments. This keeps your hair conditioned, and they takes only a few minutes of your time. Protect your hair from heat damage Finally, it’s important to ensure that you keep your hair protected from heat. Many of us used heated styling products during our haircare routine. You can now buy sprays and serums which protect the hair from any heat damage that might be caused. I hope this has inspired you to try something different and revamp your haircare routine. Image credits Main    Short      Towel  

We are in the age of personal responsibility

We are in the age of personal responsibility When I moved to the farmhouse, I first replaced myself with a new CEO for my company, and then started reading enough about interior design to get a degree in the subject, if I believed in graduate degrees. I became enthralled with Steampunk  as a way to blend the rustic nature of my surroundings with my fascination with putting objects with an old purpose into homes for a new purpose. Steampunk is the updated yet still-dated look of the Industrial Age. A recent Harvard Business Reivew has a timeline of business. I was surprised to remember that the Industrial Age was actually during the aftermath of the Civil War. The timeline also shows the Space Age, which, by the way, Restoration Hardware has interpreted in a genius way so as to be able to sell to interior design mavens with a fetish for mid-century modern. Looking through the timeline, you start to notice that so often in history there is little awareness of the prevailing movement of the time. At the time of the Space Age, people were not aware that it was actually the Woodstock Age, when Baby Boomers began ramming their narcissistic view of self-actualization down American throats, as their Greatest Generation parents slipped in one last good deed, the Civil Rights Movement. (Here’s a great article about how Baby Boomers are selling out Generation Y. Read it before you defend baby boomers in the comments.) Most recently in the timeline is the  Information Age. You know the story: the rise of computer, then the Internet, and now the rise of mobile everything. But I don’t think that’s the story, really. I think the story of our time is the personal responsibility. Here’s why: 1. You are responsible for your own health. We used to put our health in the hands of our doctors because the doctor knew best. Today, there is too much information and too many decisions required in dealing with a medical problem for any single doctor to manage. When my newborn son was diagnosed with hemifacial microsomia, there was a team of fifteen doctors assessing him. The person who ultimately handled the coordination of this data was me, his mom, with no medical training whatsoever. But even for the healthy, a useful relationship with your doctor is quickly becoming an anachronism. Newsweek reports that the average amount of time a patient has to explain symptoms before being interrupted by a doctor is 23 seconds. Doctors are so overworked that they are seeing about 30% more patients than is recommended to ensure quality medical care. You are better off using the Internet to figure things out for yourself, which most of us do anyway, and then going to a doctor to double check. 2. You are responsible for your own retirement. There is not going to be Social Security for you. I love the article about how the Baby Boomers have sold out the whole country so much that I’m going to link to it for the second time in this post. Right here.  Because here’s a great quote about todays politicians: “This isnt conservatism. Its a going-out-of-business sale for the baby boom generation.” There is also not going to be a company that gives you a gold watch and some sort of security blanket to go home with after 40 years of service. More likely is a pink slip after three-to-five years of service, over and over again, until you can’t work anymore. And there will be no children who will take you into their home when you get old. I know, there has not been this for a long time. There had been this practice, before Social Security and before pensions. But it’s unheard of now. 3. You are responsible for educating your children. Public school began as a safe place for kids to go while their parents worked in factories. Today school has evolved into the best babysitting service in the world. But the truth is that your kids do not need to be in school to learn. Your kids were born knowing how to learn. Math? Yes, even math. So we can no longer ship our kids off to school with impunity. It’s completely clear that individualized learning plans are best for kids, and there is no way that public education can afford that, yet it’s very easy for parents to provide it merely by providing food and shelter and love. Which means the education of your children is in your own hands. And, actually, it’s been there forever when you realize that the only part of education that matters is teaching grit and perseverance, and those are values that children learn from parents who model that behavior. Kids never learn that from memorizing facts to pass standardized tests. 4. You are responsible for your career. I think the theme of this blog is personal responsibility for your career. Make sure you take care of your own career development. You have to keep your learning curve high. If people don’t like you, it’s probably your fault. If you have a bad boss, it’s probably your fault. What I have found in my own career, and in the careers of people I coach, is that the more responsibility you take, the more you can affect change. If you blame outside forces for your problems, you have to wait for outside forces to fix things for you. Which means you have given up control over your own life. The Age of Personal Responsibility is exciting. Because the more responsibility we take, the more control we have over our own happiness. And we are lucky to be living right now.

Personal Branding Weekly - Developing Your Offline Connection Skills - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Personal Branding Weekly - Developing Your Offline Connection Skills - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Ever connect with someone who’s so witty, quick to respond online who has such an engaging online personality and then is a total dud when you meet them away from the keyboard? Communication matters both online and offline. How do you connect in a more effective with people face-to-face? Provide them an opportunity to be heard Most people don’t have an audience applauding and giving them support.   How can you do that for someone?   Give them time to be heard. Listen to them â€" either set up telephone time or coffee time but give them your undivided attention. Listen to how you can help It’s called active listening and it’s not parroting back what someone said to you â€" it is paraphrasing and making sure you understood.   Listen, first for content and meaning, and then listen even more intently for feeling and emotion.   Then, check in to see if you’ve gotten it right and listen to the feedback.   Did you get it right?   Where did you miss? Meet other people â€" network In Keith Ferrazi’s book, Never Eat Alone, he talks about never having a lunch alone and populating your lunch time with people you want to connect with and learn from. Following that same premise, never network alone â€" if you’re attending a networking function, take someone with you.   It could be a client, a co-worker or a connection, go with this in mind: Who do they need to connect with? It could be a provider (maybe they need a dentist for their children?   Or a vet for their pet?).   It could be they need a mentor for a problem they are encountering (time management, speaking skills, leadership tips).   Maybe they need a contact for their business â€" prospect or supplier? Or, perhaps they need a link, a connector, to a service, product, mentor, client or prospective employer that they would like to connect with. Go to an event with that in mind.   It won’t be about who you can meet, you will work the room and connect with people to help who you brought. In the process, you will grow and develop your networking, listening skill and your own contact base. Know them What is of interest to them? What is their greatest challenge?   Often times, sometimes the most caring thing you can ask someone is what’s on your mind, and concerning you/or troubling you and then listen. One of the best questions a mentor taught me to ask someone, especially when they seem aloof or distracted is, “before we saw each other something was on your mind and after we part it will be the first thing on your mind â€" is there something I can do to help you with that thought , challenge or concern.” Here are some helpful articles that you might have missed last week: Why a Bowling Pin Boy Beats an MBA  by Nance Rosen How to Ace Your Interview  by Ceren Cubukcu How to Pitch Yourself to Employers  by Heather Huhman Interview Questions Reveal Employer’s Concerns  by Alex Freund Establishing An Improved Clientele  by Elinor Stutz 11 Ways to Overcome Service-Based Branding Challenges  by The Young Entrepreneur Council Does College Make Financial Sense?  by Richardd Kirby Selling in the Summer  by Eddy Ricci How a Twitter Chat Can Help Your Personal Brand  by Maria Elena Duron The ONE Interview Question You Must Consider  by Jeff Shuey Self-Communication Is The Foundation of Success  by Skip Weisman 5 Ways Networking can Help your Personal Brand  by Susan Gilbert Is Your Resume Being Ignored?  by Leslie Truex Could Understanding Homer Simpson and Spock Improve Your Business?  by Beth Kuhel 5 Factors That Make a Great Boss  by Ken Sundheim Case Study â€" Targeted Job Search  by Marc Miller

Hiring a Professional Resume Writing Service in Nanaimo BC

Hiring a Professional Resume Writing Service in Nanaimo BCThere are many reasons why you would need to hire a professional resume writing service. Perhaps you know that your resume is not up to par with the employers who are looking for a new employee or maybe you want to make sure you do not forget information about your time spent in the military. Whatever the reason, you should try to find one that can help you make sure your resume is flawless.Nanaimo is known for being a very laid back and friendly city. The people that work in this city are always willing to work with the resumes and make sure they are perfect. It's their job to make sure that the resumes are submitted properly. It doesn't matter what job the resume is for because there are many different kinds of jobs that need qualified individuals for the positions.Job offers are often sought after by young people in Nanaimo. The city is home to so many employment opportunities, and so many good-paying ones, that anyone woul d be foolish not to take them. They are looking for people who can apply their skills, to new technologies, and all kinds of opportunities that are out there.When someone applies for a job in Nanaimo, they usually give a short biography of themselves. This bio is placed on their resume along with what they did previously. It goes without saying that it needs to be perfect. The applicant will then have to proofread it to make sure that it matches the other parts of the resume.People who write resumes for people to look at, often make small changes. The resume can be for a position that does not require that particular kind of skill. The resume writer just makes a few details slightly different to make the person's resume better. Other times, a resume is written by someone who is not well versed in the area that the job seeker is trying to get into.Resume writing services in Nanaimo can make any resume look perfect. If you happen to have a computer with the programs needed to edit you r resume, the writer can do it all for you. They can edit it for spelling errors, grammar errors, missing words, and just about anything else that might have been misspelled or grammatically incorrect. All that needs to be done is a click of the mouse.A resume can be a great tool for getting a job. While there are many places in the world where people can work, it isn't always a good idea to go out of your way to look for employment. A good resume can be the difference between a new job and an old job. Resumes don't have to be high tech, and they don't need to be difficult to understand.Try to find a resume writing service in Nanaimo to get yours polished up. They can make your resume look beautiful, so that when it goes to an employer, they will want to read it over carefully. They can also make sure that the resume that they give the employer is an accurate reflection of the person that wrote it.

An Economy for Giving Everything Away - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

An Economy for Giving Everything Away - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Chris linked to this text a while ago, and Ive been chewing my way through it since then. Its kinda long and full of important thoughts on living a life of giving, illustrated through the Open Source movement and through the life of the author himself, one Andrius Kulikauskas, the proprietor of Minciu Sodas. Minciu Sodas describe themselves as an open laboratory for serving and organizing independent thinkers, and surfing their website reveals a high occurrence of words like fractal, global, innovation and network. I have no idea what theyre about apart from that. Maybe theyre a fractal, global, innovation network :o) Anyway the article makes a starting point in the decision that I accept the idea that I should give everything away, and then examines what implications this may have on how you work and live. One conclusion: Wealth is relationships. This is really interesting to me, since one of the basic principles of the Happy at work project is that were open source. Everything we create, all the knowledge we gather is available to anyone for free. Were about giving happiness away. Read it!! Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related

Looking for a Job-Try Harder

Looking for a Job-Try Harder Most of you dont want to network. Introverts outnumber extroverts 50.8% to 49.3%.   More men (54.1%) are introverts than women (47.5%). So lets not call it networking.   Call it getting out of your house! You dont have employers hanging around inside your house, do you? So why are you spending so much time behind the computer inside your house?   That is not where the jobs are. The Challenge If the challenge is to leave your house at 8:00 am and not return until 5:00 pm, how would you spend your day? Honestly, what would you do? I have had the opportunity to assist all levels of job seekers and the ones who leave the house are usually more successful.   Gross generalization, I know.   But they have a determined mindset. They are taking action, being proactive and taking risks every minute of the day to find a job. Have A Plan What I think you will find if you approach your day with this new mindset is that it will be difficult and frustrating to find ways to spend your day without a plan.   After being frustrated and knowing that you cant go home, you will start to make a plan.   Gas costs money, so you dont want to drive around without a plan.   Coffee costs money too, so you dont want to hang out at Starbucks all day. Your plan will include visiting companies to learn about what they do, calling friends to meet, attending events, maybe even signing up for low cost classes. I dont want you to appear or feel desperate, I am hoping that this will inspire determination.   To what extent will you go to find an opportunity to work?   Wouldnt you want to hire someone who was determined?