Client Show Tell Self-Help Books Youll Love!

Client Show Tell Self-Help Books Youll Love! Bee Your Very Best Self by Hip Heart I’m on vacation this week early next, my clients are doing some Show Tell! Today I have the lovely Caitlin Donohue, an avid reader and aspiring writer who blogs about her love of books and reading on her blog commonreaders, weighing in on why self-help books rock which ones prove that point! Self-help books tend to get a bad rap. I have friends who duck in and out of the self-help aisles in bookstoresnot wanting to be caught actually looking for a book on those shelves. Theres a memorable scene from Sex and the City, when Charlotte is looking for a particular title in the self-help section and encounters a number of pathetic, sniffling people crying into their books. I think she leaves without purchasing the book-not wanting to associate herself with those people. But it doesnt have to be that way. I love self-help books and I dont think anyone should be ashamed for reading them! The term itself is empowering: helping yourself. By reading these books you are taking steps to arm yourself with information and inspiration to make your life better. There is nothing pathetic about it. Lately, this type of books have begun to fall under the category of personal development, which is perhaps a trend to rebrand the genre. Whether you are an avid self-help reader, or skeptical about the whole thing, I wanted to provide you with some books that have helped me and that might be useful to you. So here is a round-up of some of my favorites. Career Related: What Color is Your Parachute? by Richard N. Bolles. This is a classic. Its updated every year, and is full of quizzes, charts, and tons of useful information. I found it helpful for finding clarity, but it can also be overwhelming. (Michelles note: I threw this book across the room after the 3rd or 4th exercise, never to be opened again. But one of my close friends found her next career through the exercises, so ya never know!) The Renaissance Soul by Margaret Lobenstein. Michelle turned me onto this one and it is fabulous. Its all about the concept of a person who cant choose just one thing career. Its inspirational and practical. Refuse to Choose by Barbara Sher. This is very similar to the previous book, but provides a bit more practical tools to managing a variety of interests, hobbies, and career interests. Sher has also written a number of other valuable career related books. The Networking Survival Guide by Diane Darling. Good basic strategies for networking, especially to find a job. Organization and Productivity: Getting Things Done, Ready for Anything and Making it All Work by David Allen. David Allen is known as the productivity guru in some circles. His method, known as GTD is followed religiously by many, many people. It is a very interesting method and I learned some great skills by reading his book. The next two titles are follow-ups to the first, and expand on his concepts! Never Check E-mail in the Morning by Julie Morgenstern. A great book about how to utilize the mornings for maximum productivity. Its about a lot more than just e-mail. Morgenstern has also written a number of other great books on organizing. The One-Minute Organizer by Donna Smallin. Full of quick, small tasks you can do to organize your life and home. Not too overwhelming, because you can do just a little bit at a time. Creative Home Organizer by Emilie Barnes. This one is great for those who like checklists. It takes you through each realm in your home and life and provides you with tips to be more organized and prepared in each one. The 4-Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss. Quickly becoming a classic. Personally, this isnt my favoriteits pretty radical. But it provides some really useful tools and tips to help you dramatically increase your productivity and eliminate time-wasters. Organizing for the Creative Person by Dorothy Lemkuhl. This book is great for those who think out of the box and for whom traditional organizational methods dont usually work well. Fish for Life by John Christensen and Phillip Strand. This applies a business strategy to personal life. Its written in narrative form and provides some interesting ideas for improving your personal life. Creativity: The Vision Board by Joyce Schwartz. Full of great pictures and ideas of how to use vision boards to express creativity and realize your dreams! Living Artfully by Sandra Magsamen. This book is full of ideas and inspiration for living life more creatively. I love it because it broadens the idea of what it means to be creative and makes is completely accessible to anyone. Its all about bringing more love and thoughtful attention to your life and your relationships. GROW by Lynne Franks. This is geared toward women and provides inspiration for making connections in our lives! The 12 Secrets of Highly Creative Women by Gail McMeekin. The author interviewed dozens of successful, creative women, and provides tools and tips that she found to come up over and over again in her interviews! Art Journals and Creative Healing by Sharon Soneff. Beautiful images and ideas for creative journaling as an outlet for difficult and joyful times in our lives! Spirituality: The 4 Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. It seems a little out there at first, but I would highly recommend this book. Its about 4 basic principles that the author believes will dramatically change your life. It sounds hippy dippy as Michelle might say, but they are simple and direct. One is Always do your best. But he talks about how your best is different at different times depending on your circumstances, health, energy, etc. Its short, but very powerful. The Artists Way by Julia Cameron. A classic. Its a 12-week course in creativity and spiritual awakening. If the Buddha by Charlotte Kasl. This is a series of books including If the Buddha Got Stuck and If the Buddha Dated. The author applies Buddhist principles to current modern dilemmas! Healing Anger by the Dalai Lama and Peace is Every Step by Thich Nat Hahn. I have a hard time describing these last two. They are written by Buddhist masters. Both write about mindfulness and forgiveness. It is a very different way of thinking than many of us may be used to. I have found that regardless of your religions beliefs (or lack thereof), Buddhist writings can be very useful and very powerful! (I realize now that my spirituality section is heavy on the Buddhist writings. Let me know if you want some others. Religious and spiritual books take up more than half of my bookshelf space, so I have a little bit of everything.) A cautionary note: Yes, I own all these books. Ive read them all, too. You would think then, with all that collected wisdom, Id have my act together. This is not entirely the case. Sometimes, I spend too much time reading and not enough time acting. So, while yes, these books are immensely useful, they do not do the work for you. It is a lesson I am still learning. I have tons of other titles too on a variety of subjects, so please contact me if you are interested in more titles, or if you want to hear more about a book listed here. Until then, happy reading! ************************************************************************************************************* Delicious Discounts Great Giveaways for When I Grow Up Readers! Through July 20th: 20% off of Crafty Fannys shop enter to win a virtual room makeover from Maggie Rose. Through July 24th: enter to win a custom scrapbook from Tara Sroka. Through Aug 31st: get a $25 discount for any $250 purchase from Tara Sroka. As Gwen Stefani would say, What You Waiting For? Get Danielle LaPorte’s Nuggets of Genius in your own home, on your own time. 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Top Advice on Writing a Resume with Limited Work Experience

Top Advice on Writing a Resume with Limited Work Experience The Do's and Don'ts of Writing a Resume with Limited Work Experience By way of example, ensure you include keywords from the work description in your resume. It can be inviting to fabricate information, especially in desperate circumstances. For instance, if it generally does not incorporate a list of skills, but you want to include one, you have to do so. There are three kinds of resumes, each with its own benefits and pitfalls. The Argument About Writing a Resume with Limited Work Experience Resumes are important to folks who want to build their careers. Functional resumes are excellent for highlighting transferable skills which will be applicable to your new field of work. Writing a Resume with Limited Work Experience Secrets Even if one isn't required, it's generally an excellent idea to send a brief cover letter together with your resume. In case you'd want to track down a job in Canada, then you're likely to wish to be certain the position prior to applying for a work visa, if you would really like a temporary or long-term visa. You've done an exemplary job and ought to have a suitable rest. In case you don't track down a durable job within the nation, you are also able to try to track down a temporary occupation. Choosing Writing a Resume with Limited Work Experience As the employers know you've previously achieved specific things they will need to see that which particularly you've accomplished and how it's in a position to help the corporation. For example, as a waitress you're guaranteed to produce skills in customer support, sales, and multi-tasking, all which may be very valuable to a prospective employer. Properly, the resumes have a tendency to be the exact first impression a potential company gets folks. Learning how to do a resume when do not have any work experience is much simpler if it is possible to demonstrate some seasonal or short-term work experience. In ca se you have any part-time work, that will go a ways towards a good experience section. Generally, you don't will need to include more than the previous 10-15 decades of work experience. Who knows, they may even provide you having a complete time job as soon as you end your level. Working at a fast food joint is a massive approach to begin your livelihood. In addition, your summary statement and abilities section also needs to be tweaked for each job that you apply for to show you've got the abilities and experience needed. If you follow the suggestions above you will have an interesting, compelling resume summary that is likely to make the reader want to find out more about you even regardless of your lack of work experience! Adhere to the tips above, and you'll have a resume that compensates for the deficiency of knowledge and gets you the interview. So you merely graduated high school or college and you're ready to put in the workforce to develop into a productive member of society. A recent college graduate with limited experience will often place the education section first since it's the most important qualification. Now you need to know how to compose a resume with no experience that's compelling and distinctive, ideal for a high school resume or a beginner's resume for teens. One of the best strategies to enlarge your horizon and earn worthwhile experience is definitely to track down a proper career.

How To Engage Your Team During Meetings - Work It Daily

How To Engage Your Team During Meetings - Work It Daily Even if you're not an official leader at your company, chances are you'll have to hold a meeting or present an idea to your team at some point in your career. But are you sabotaging your ability to engage your team during meetings or presentations? Embracing your creativity, spontaneity, and flavor can seem inappropriate in the “real world.” For years, you were told that, in order to be a professional, you had to ACT professional. But what does that mean exactly? Most people think “acting professional” means leaving your personality at the door when you walk into the office. But that’s the worst thing you can do if you want to engage your team during meetings or presentations. In fact, if you DON’T share a little personality in your voice, you’ll put them right to sleep. According to Dan Moriarty, a presentation coach at Own The Room, a communication skills training company, voice modulation is a key skill that presenters need to leverage in order to connect with an audience. Voice modulation, the ability to a change the pitch, volume, tone, or inflection of your voice, will allow you to convey important information in a way that engages your audience. Next time you have to hold a meeting or present an idea, think about how your words are coming across to your audience. Are you monotone or are you changing the tone, pitch, volume, and inflection of your voice as you get excited, frustrated, or thoughtful? Being able to do this will allow you to get and hold your team’s attention. Showing this kind of emotion when you speak might seem strange at first, but that’s okay, according to Moriarty. “Have courage to step outside yourself, to feel uncomfortable, to feel awkward,” said Moriarty, “because when you do that, when you’re awkward, when you’re vulnerable, you allow those around you permission to go there with you.” So, if you’re struggling to engage your team during meetings or presentations, allow yourself to show emotion and personality when you speak. You might be surprised at the response! Related Posts: Tuesday Talks: Start Your Presentations With A Scene Overcoming Your Career Fear: Public Speaking How To Boost Your Career With Toastmasters   Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!