Network Dream big Plan ahead Get up early Stay focused Watch less TV Invest in yourself Read more books Avoid time wasters Take calculated risks Write down your goals Live on less than you make Make your health a priority Do work that matters to you Learn from people you admire Foster meaningful relationships Cultivate …
Effective Ways to Overcome Procrastination
Procrastination has been my biggest obstacle lately. I know that i’ve been procrastinating so it’s not like i’m in denial. First step to stop doing it is to acknowledge it, right? LOL I love Pinterest and came across a good post about over coming procrastination. It starts off by describing the most common procrastination triggers: …
What City Matches Your Ambition?
ambition After college you’re faced with a decision; what city do you move to next? While in college… … You’re living in your little bubble. If you were fortunate like me, you faced some adversity and you had to work really hard to overcome things. This helped build character. Helped build discipline. Helped shape my …
I Declined a Job Offer And I feel Good About It!
I Declined a Job Offer The subject line is true – i declined a job offer and i truly feel good about it! It’s so important that you evaluate a job offer based on your own values, what you prioritize in your life! Red Flags Everywhere So the way this opportunity came about was not …
Data Storytelling – How to use it, why to use it, and when to use it!
Data Storytelling A couple of weeks ago i was asked to put together a 5-6 slide deck that describes one of my clients. The specific (and all) instructions i received were: Outline what your client’s core business problem/challenge/need is. Outline the key objectives of your work as it relates to solving that bigger business objective. …
Dealing with Office Mean Girls while being Under-Estimated (at work)
Something that really bothers me is the fact that i’m being under-estimated pretty much ever single day at my job. It’s sad. Especially since i have proven data and experience behind my skills. That’s why (i hope) i was hired to begin with. What i think contributes to me being under estimated are a few …
Websites I visit to stay up-to-date on my industry
websites i visit I’m in digital/ad tech, which is an ever changing industry and if i don’t keep track on what’s going on i will fall behind. New developments in the industry happen on an almost weekly basis so getting into the habit of reading media tailored to my industry is pivotal for professional success! …
Should You Quit Your New Job If It’s Not a Fit?
quitting new job The other day I came across an interesting article in the Wall Street Journal. The headline was Even If Your New Job Is a Bad Fit, Don’t Quit. Back in November last year i was in a situation where i had just gotten a new job… and on my very first day …
Career Advice From Successful Women – Powerful Women
Some of us don’t have a person to look up to, so we seek motivation and hope from others, specifically as it comes to our career… Below is a gallery showing career advice from successful women! Career Advice “In the late ‘80s, I was privileged to teach upper-division marketing classes at the business school …
Women | Career Confidence | Excel in your career
career confidence Did you know that in the United States and a number of other countries, women now actually surpass men in educational achievement… However it’s still more common that men move into positions with profit-and-loss responsibilities while equally capable women are channeled into support roles. Why does this happen? Is it because women aren’t …