In today's competitive market it would be negligent, and irresponsible, not to develop a strong personal brand. A strong personal brand should be a key component of your career management plan.

In the past your personal brand could be defined by your logo and business cards. Today, in the age of information technology, your personal brand includes so much more.

Your personal brand is the cumulation of your identity, messaging, values, interests and image. It usually includes information...

In the job search process, most people put their emphasis on creating a stellar resume. Although it's an important part of the process, and a big part of your personal brand, you don't want to put all your eggs in that one basket.

While there has been some debate about whether or not prospective employers actually bother to read cover letters, no one disputes the fact that you need one.

Since your cover letter will often be a recruiters or prospective employers first impression...

Are you familiar with affirmations?

Fundamentally they're statements said with confidence about something you want to perceive as the truth. Affirmations have helped thousands of people make significant changes in their lives, and frankly I use them daily myself.

However, they don't always work for everyone. There are two reasons for this.

First, the negative affirmations you've said over the years are so deeply ingrained within your subconscious that they prevent you from shifting...

You ever notice how the week between Christmas and New Year is relatively quiet and peaceful? 

I love this time because it gives me space to reflect on the current year and set my intentions for the new year to come.

In so many ways 2018 was a life-changing year for me personally and in my business.

With regard to my business I gained greater clarity and focus, reached some epic revenue goals, and grew Team CPW by two. So as I look back over the year, while I didn't hit...

Have you been fantasizing about changing careers? Whether you're in a great job that makes you miserable or stuck in a job where there's no where out, I want you to know it’s never too late to go after your dreams and start a new career.

Dreaming about a career change is one thing, but to actively engage in the change it another. There's a lot to consider from financials to your mindset. After all, it can be challenging to see yourself as a novice again after rising to the top...

The holiday season can be a trying and depressing time for many people. While others are celebrating, you may be remembering a loved one you lost, opportunities never realized, and goals you didn't quite meet. In addition, unexpected troubles or news can arrive that may cause you to pause and ponder, "What's going on in my life right now?"

When things feel chaotic and both your patience and capacity for hope start to dim, consider reciting this affirmation to strengthen your mind and resolve....

Today officially marks the beginning of the 12 Days of Christmas. That means you have less than two weeks to pick up something special for your clients, customers, family and friends.

Some of you may have finished your shopping months ago, and others (like me) are just about to get started. In an effort to help those who like to shop during these final 12 days, I put together Holiday Catalog for you that will make any recipient of these thoughtful gifts a happy woman. 

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Studies have found that repeated use of affirmations in a meditative state can help to rewrite  negative messages and create positive outcomes for individuals —but only if an individual is ready and willing to internalize the affirmation and manifest positive change.

The power of affirmations have not only been grounded in science but we've seen them in literature and the theatre. Remember the movies Working Girl and Rudy? Both stories that demonstrate the power (and tenacity) of...

“When I discover who I am, I’ll be free.”—Ralph Ellison, Invisible Man

Are you stuck in work that's unfulfilling, or at worst soul-sucking? Have you been staring at the Starbuck's Barista thinking, "I should just quit and work here?"

Or are you a "rationalizer." You know, one of those people who tells herself that work is called “work” for a reason. That you should be grateful to have job. You also rationalize the fact that you're good at what you do,...