Today I coached a long-time client whom I had supported through a few transitions, including a bold move he took to take a year sabbatical in Latin America. Bob is a consummate Systems Engineer, with a keen analytical mind and a no-nonsense, “get-it-done” approach to any position he lands. Time…
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Career Strategist – Performance Coach
Career Strategist and Performance Coach
Matching Talents to Opportunities
Matching Talents to Opportunities
Leaving a Great Company After 10+ Years Is Like Getting a Divorce and Expecting to Find a Fabulous New Partner in a Few Months
Today in my networking group, Career Connect Coffee Club, several new members were in transition because their companies closed. A few were from Oppenheimer Funds which was purchased by Invesco and several were from Jackson National Life Distributors which recently closed Colorado operations. Most had been with their company for…
Read moreYou Thought You’d Be a Lifer, But Now You’re a Looker Navigating the Job-search After a Long-term Job
My earlier post, Leaving a Great Company After 10+ Years Is Like Getting a Divorce and Expecting to Find a Fabulous New Partner in a Few Months,” lays out the challenges of landing a new job after an extended career at a “legacy” company. This post features concrete strategies to…
Read more6 Tips on Passing the Dreaded Pre-Employment Assessments
6 Tips on Passing the Dreaded Pre-Employment Assessments Advance Preparation is the Key to Gaining Access to a Company’s Front Door Today I coached a fairly senior software account executive who was sure he blew landing his dream job because he failed one of the online tests he was asked…
Read moreNegotiating Your Salary Narrows the Gender Gap
In preparation for an upcoming presentation, I did my usual over-the-top research on the latest numbers regarding the salary gender gap. I was surprised to find that, even though our unemployment continues to drop, the real money most often goes to men. Consider these stats: Women earn $.78 to $.84…
Read moreIf you feel like there’s a target on your back at work, READ THIS NOW!
Today, I received a panicked call from a client who is a program director at a large nonprofit organization. She has had a successful three-year run, but, with a recent change in leadership, she felt she could be weeks away from being let go. After giving her the best advice…
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Kate Culligan
Career Strategist and Performance Coach
What sets Kate apart?
Kate uses her marketing-executive background to help clients create their own brand, the key to optimizing a successful job search and career roadmap.
Why Choose Kate
Kate advises individuals who want to create careers that mobilize their strengths, passion, skills and values. As a former marketing director at one of the largest media companies in the industry, she was on the frontlines of making change more manageable on the personal and corporate levels. She is well-known for results-driven strategies that inspire individuals, managers and organizational leaders.
- a Kate coaches job seekers during turning points in their careers to develop their brands, land fulfilling jobs or move to the next level within their current organization.
- b Kate works with organizations to inspire leadership and employees through individual coaching, assessments, and customized training.
- c Kate uses her marketing background by teaching you how to differentiate yourself by creating your personal brand.