One thing to reduce stress in your career

Post Date: May 17th, 2010

Do you ever find yourself frustrated and feeling like your job isn't the best fit, yet don't have another position lined up?

It can be helpful to step back and regain focus and a sense of control in your current job.  Some questions to consider:

* What is your vision for your career, and how can your current position be a stepping-stone to that long term goal?

* What impact do you want to have in this current position?  

By focusing on what you can control, and seeing how you can leverage your current situation to your future goals can help alleviate frustration and increase job satisfaction, even as you're planning your exit strategy.  By taking these steps, you can serve your current company well, and leave a legacy of quality work.

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Communication – body language

Post Date: May 1st, 2010

I'm sure you've heard that when you communicate, your body language communicates more than your words.  If something is incongruent, people will believe what your body is saying over the words you speak.

Now that we have that awareness, what are you communicating?  Take a snapshot of yourself or look in the mirror.  What do you see?

Do you have open, friendly body language – relaxed, hands to side or arms crossed in front of you?

What expression are you making?  A friendly smile?  An annoyed frown? 

How is your posture?  Tall and confident or hunched over and small – as though you are trying to hide?

Small changes can make a huge difference in how you are perceived.  If you think there could be improvement in how you project yourself, trying practicing in front of the mirror and then into the real world.  Observe how people respond differently. 

Isn't the power of awareness empowering?!

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What’s your communication style?

Post Date: April 16th, 2010

Have you ever felt like your boss wasn't as enthused as you would like when you share an accomplishment?

Or were not able to capture an executives attention the way you'd like? 

Often times both of these situations can be improved if you think about what's most important to them, and deliver your message in a succinct, and business relevant manner. 

For example, how did your accomplishment impact the business bottom-line?

Action: Observe of how someone who does communicate effectively with that person communicate, and take notice of the communication style your colleague uses.

If you have a particular situation you'd like to brainstorm, feel free to email me at gaf@PersonalJourneyCoaching.com

To your success,

Gwyneth Anne Freedman, PCC

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How do you define success?

Post Date: March 30th, 2010

 

Does your definition of success include your personal well being?

What about the impact you can make on others?

Is your definition money and title focused?

What about strength of character?

Would love to learn how you define success! There's no one answer, nor right/wrong, as we are each unique individuals with unique dreams and goals.

Final questions: How closely does your life currently reflect your definition of success?

What is one step you can take to get closer?

To your success,
Gwyneth Anne
http://www.PersonalJourneyCoaching.comexternal link

 

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Happy Spring!

Post Date: March 24th, 2010

Can you believe it's already Spring?  We often think of Spring Cleaning.  What are 3 things that you are currently putting up with / 'tolerating' if you only took a few minutes to take care of would feel great? 

Challenge: Take care of one a day for the next 3 days.  If you find your self on a roll, jot down a list of all of your 'tolerations' and check off one a day until the list is fully checked off.

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What is one thing…

Post Date: March 18th, 2010

What is the one thing you can do to move closer to your goals / vision of success *right now*?

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How do you define success?

Post Date: March 16th, 2010

 

Does your definition of success include your personal wellbeing?

What about the impact you can make on others?

Is it money and title focused?

What about strength of character?

Would love to learn how you define success! There's no one answer, nor right/wrong, as we are each unique individuals with unique dreams and goals.

Final questions: How closely does your life currently reflect your definition of success?

What is one step you can take to get closer?

To your success,
Gwyneth Anne
http://www.PersonalJourneyCoaching.comexternal link

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Welcome!

Post Date: March 12th, 2010

Hello and welcome to the Personal Journey Coaching!
Career tips and questions to ponder will be posted on this blog.

Please share your thoughts and questions. Having a conversation around what’s most important to you will be interesting and valuable.

What’s most on your mind around your career right now?

To your success, Gwyneth Anne

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