Emotional Intelligence (EI)
is the subtle, non-negotiable, tie-breaker that often beats technical skills and overall intelligence (IQ) in determining personal and professional success. Participants will learn to identify their strengths and weaknesses in this important arena. The workshop will conclude with the development of a practical action plan that allows participants to look at their lives, work and relationships in a new way.

Watch the 9News interview with Kate about How to answer questions employers aren’t supposed to ask. See Kate in action with the Career Connect Coffee Club that meets every Tuesday morning at the Stella’s Coffee Shop.

Do you blog?
Do you have a detailed “Linked In” profile with at least 100 connections?
Do you Tweet or use Facebook?

If you answered no to even one of these questions, join the 21st Century and build your brand NOW!

Perhaps you’re saying, but I’m very happy in my current position and am not in job search mode, but think twice about this. In today’s chaotic job market, you need an online presence to enhance your current career and to prepare for your next big jump to a bigger and better position or company. Check out Rich Feller’s insightful book, “Knowledge Nomads and the Nervously Employed” http://www.amazon.com/Knowledge-Nomads-Nervously-Employed-Courageous/dp/1416400621 to get REAL about this job market.

Remember the first thing that recruiters or potential employers do when they’re looking at candidates, is Google YOU! It really helps if you’ve positioned yourself as an expert in your chosen area. So even if you don’t want to start a blog, participate in blogs. Get involved in the online discussion on current blogs or comment on posted articles on ASTD.org. Your name will come up along with your brilliant insights!

Facebook and Tweeting aren’t just for connecting socially. Most successful companies are using these media to connect with young customers and employees, by creating a top of mind presence. Many jobs are discovered exclusively by following a company’s Tweets.

Post info on the latest conference you attended or an aha you had about employee engagement or great article you read in Fast Company or a Training and Development job your company has posted…..just do it now!!!

Still overwhelmed? Start with “Linked In”, join several groups and take some webinars on Blogging, Tweeting and Facebook. START NOW!

Answer: Yours is a familiar story especially for creative people who like challenge. I spent years feeling that way and wondered why everyone else seemed to stick with their jobs and seemed fairly satisfied (this is part of the reason I pursued my masters and got into my career as a career coach). I spent 15 years in marketing so I “get” the marketing/sales personality and would love to help you at least understand what’s going on with your dissatisfaction.

We can process what motivates you and what’s non-negotiable for you in a career. The assessments I use will also give us some valuable information about your interests, values and passions. Then we’ll look at a few different directions/possibilities and I’ll hook you up with people in my network who are happily working in these fields. You can connect with them and find out what their world is like.

Finally, sometimes we’ll discover the problem has been that the corporate culture of the companies you’ve worked for have not been a fit, rather than the actual work you’ve been doing. Its usually a combination of factors that creates dissatisfaction.
Kate

Answer: I love to help people create personal branding statements that really connect with targeted audiences ( networking contacts, interviewers etc.).  I use my experience in marketing to develop brands that describe the candidates most unique qualities and also fit with the targeted job or profession.  Let’s talk soon!
Kate

Answer: I’d love to support you in turning around your career.  Providing structure, accountability and strategy are the foundation of my process.  Let’s talk soon about my pricing and option for working together.
Thanks!
Kate

Answer: Most of my seminars are provided for business clients as a service for their employees. I would love to support people in changing careers.  I usually start by having you take several assessments that will point us in a direction.  Then I’ll use my vast network of contacts to connect you with people in professions/jobs you are considering.  Let’s talk about the best options for us to work together.  My basic package that consists of 4 sessions and assessments runs $495.

Thanks!
Kate

Answer: Yes, Career Connect Coffee Club continues to meet every Tuesday-9am. At Stella’s Coffee, 1476 S PEARL. Many group members have landed and then returned after a second layoff. We usually have 20+ people attend so come on time and enjoy the great support and targeted timely topics.
Kate

Answer: Going through a divorce often brings people to re-evaluate their career options. The stress of this transition makes it really hard to make good choices, based on your interests, skills and values instead of a decision based on fear.

My seminars are usually presented to specific companies or organizations which hire me for this purpose. Instead I think you could benefit from some individual coaching that starts with some assessments. In addition you should attend my networking group, Career Connect Coffee Club, http://kateculligan.com/networking-groups/career-connect/ just to hear what’s up in the current market.