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The Art of Constructive Conflict

The Art of Constructive Conflict

In the workplace, conflict is to be expected—and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. When handled in the right way, conflict can help you build deeper, richer relationships. It can yield a more dynamic conversation that results in better decisions and more creative solutions. The art of constructive conflict is, indeed, an essential skill for any career-minded professional to master.

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Q&A | Ask the Career Coach October 2019

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach October 2019

Topics covered include…

  • How to prepare to transition to management
  • What to do when you’re passed over for a promotion
  • How to decline doing work you’ve done in the past
  • How to handle workplace miscommunications with co-workers
  • How to enhance your interview skills
  • How to prepare a business proposal for a project you’d like to undertake
  • And so much more!!
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    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach August 2019

    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach August 2019

    Topics covered include…

  • What professional development books should you add to your reading list?
  • How to deal with negative coworkers
  • How to deal with a micro-managing non-manager
  • How to look for a good recruiter
  • How to respectfully decline an offer to apply for a job
  • How to handle being treated like “just a secretary”
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    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach June 2019

    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach June 2019

    Topics covered include…

  • How to handle an employment gap due to illness
  • How to be grateful for a raise/promotion, but still discuss your next career steps
  • How to balance being an approachable manager with getting your own work done
  • How to share difficult feedback with your boss
  • Is it possible to get a new job when over the age of 50?
  • How to get out of a conversation you don’t want to be having at work
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    How to Find Your Voice at Work

    How to Find Your Voice at Work

    It can be easy to blend into the background at work, to stay quiet and “fly under the radar.” To build a strong professional reputation, you need to learn how to voice your ideas, opinions and perspectives—even when they might not be the most popular. Knowing how to do this in the right way is an essential part of career success.

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    How to Prepare for Important Career Conversations

    How to Prepare for Important Career Conversations

    With a little planning and forethought, you can approach any career conversation with the right mindset and a clear roadmap to achieve your goals. You’ll never again find yourself feeling confused or overwhelmed by such discussions. Instead, you’ll feel confident and empowered to guide the conversation in the direction you want it to go.

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    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach January 2019

    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach January 2019

    Topics covered include…

  • How to set career goals that “pump” you up (and why you need them)
  • How to stay focused at work when you’re having personal turmoil
  • How (and when) to face the fear, take the risk, and make a job change
  • How to create a company communications policy
  • How to deal with bosses (and others) who delay your work by not doing their work
  • What to do when you’ve been job searching and not get any interviews
  • And much, much more!!
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    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach December 2018

    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach December 2018

    Topics covered include…

  • How to address it when others get credit for your work
  • How to deal with a micromanager
  • How to tell your boss you want to transfer to another department
  • How to schedule meetings with lots of high-level people without going crazy
  • How to manage “daily” communication when you support multiple managers
  • And much, much more!!
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    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach May 2018

    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach May 2018

    Topics covered include…

  • Best practices for job searching as an “older” employee
  • Questions to ask in a job interview to determine company culture
  • How to create a partnership and build trust with an “acting” temporary executive
  • How to prepare for a job search due to a move
  • How to be more eloquent and thoughtful in your spoken word
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    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach December 2017

    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach December 2017

    Topics covered include…

  • How to teach people how to do things (instead of doing it for them) without making them angry
  • How to get admins to work together as a team
  • Job search tips when you want to stay in the same role but change industry
  • How to get people to use their resources (instead of relying on you)
  • How to confront fear in job search and move past the mental barriers
  • What to do when you deserve a raise or promotion, and keep asking, but never get one
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    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach September 2017

    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach September 2017

    Topics covered include…

  • How to handle a reduced team size with an increased workload
  • How to find a mentor when you’re new to an organization
  • The most common communication mistakes professionals make
  • How to overcome an emotional outburst at work
  • And MUCH more!
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    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach April 2017

    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach April 2017

    Topics covered include…

  • How to deal when people don’t share information with you
  • How to launch a job search when you don’t have formal training/education
  • How to be handle it when your boss makes it impossible to fulfill a key job responsibility
  • And Much More!
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