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Job Search Requires A Complete Commitment on Your Part - - Tony Calabrese
My blog posting from earlier this week focused on how one’s attitude was a key in bringing in positive energy into their life to help move them forward. Nowhere is that more true when one is in the middle of the job search process. While there has been much written about the differences... Submitted 1 year 41 days ago.

Commitment and Accountability Should Outrank Cost When Considering a Coaching Relationship - - Tony Calabrese
When I meet people for the first time and especially at various business networking events, the subject eventually gets around to what business am I in. After I identify myself as a Midlife Transition Coach I have sometimes heard the comment from those who are familiar with what a coach does say... Submitted 1 year 42 days ago.

Where are you Headed? - Victoria Cook
All too often when talking with business owners who are unhappy with their results, I find they haven't set many goals much less created a specific plan on how to reach them. While speaking with one owner recently, she shared that she really doesn't set annual goals, she just does as much... Submitted 1 year 45 days ago.

Change of Thought Process Leads to More Sustainable Results - - Tony Calabrese
What we experience in life can be viewed from many different viewpoints. Some of those viewpoints can be catabolic (destructive or negative), in their makeup. When you feel that you are a victim, lethargic, angry or stressed about a situation, you are experiencing catabolic energy. When your view... Submitted 1 year 62 days ago.

Learning at Midlife for the Enjoyment of It - - Tony Calabrese
For the second time in three years I have gone “back to school”. While I’m not enrolled in a degree granting program, I’m being trained in becoming knowledgeable of the skills in developing an effective job and career search strategy. One of my goals is to be able to share... Submitted 1 year 68 days ago.

3 Key Qualities in the Right Accountability Partner - Victoria Cook
I had such a great time participating in The L.A.T.E. Ride last summer I decided to register again this year…and actually do some training/conditioning unlike last year. This event hosts up to 9,000 bicyclists on a summer Saturday night/Sunday morning for a 25-mile ride through Chicago's... Submitted 1 year 69 days ago.

When Office-Negotiating, Put the Power of Purpose in Your Pocket - Alan Sklover
ACTUAL CASE HISTORY: Edward, a 59-year-old insurance executive, came to see me with two tremendous problems: of greatest immediacy, he was being pushed out of his job by an acerbic, dishonest boss who wanted to give Edward's job to one of the boss's buddies from a different insurance company. Day... Submitted 1 year 71 days ago.

Getting What You Want In 2011 – a Plan For Changing Your Behavior - Marie O'Neill
“All you need to know is the future is wide open and you are about to create it by what you do.” Pema Chodrin ‘The Best Buddhist Writings 2008’ Are you happy? We all have different ideas about what makes us happy, so I won’t go into them, but I believe most people... Submitted 1 year 77 days ago.

Take Time to Celebrate Your Successes - - Tony Calabrese
This coming weekend is one of celebration for me. My niece will be getting married on Friday evening. On Saturday we celebrate the birthdays of my brother’s three children. And, on Sunday, my wife and I will be attending a local St. Patrick’s Day parade. Celebrations are wonderful... Submitted 1 year 77 days ago.

Eliminate the Word “Mistake” from your Vocabulary - - Tony Calabrese
Would you live your life differently if you believed that no matter what choice you made it would not be considered a mistake? For individuals living at higher levels of energy and consciousness in their life, that is exactly how they go through their day to day existence. In the mindset of the... Submitted 1 year 77 days ago.

Don’t Overlook the Support from Those Already in Your Life - - Tony Calabrese
One of the lessons that I had heard before, but which was reinforced with me over the last couple of weeks, is that sometimes you can easily overlook the resources available to you when they are immediately in front of you. That bit of wisdom came to light as I was marketing my most recent... Submitted 1 year 83 days ago.

Confidence Is Built By Having Rock Solid Belief In Your Principles - - Tony Calabrese
The March 2011 quote of “Motivation” that appears on the Absolute Transitions website is courtesy of the 3rd President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson was quoted as saying “In matters of style, swim with the current. In matters of principle, stand like a... Submitted 1 year 83 days ago.

The Pain/Gain Model of Action - - Tony Calabrese
This past weekend I was facing a significant decision impacting my business. I had been presented with an opportunity that showed a great deal of promise, but did require detailed effort on my part to incorporate into my practice. While I realized that I needed to give this offer consideration... Submitted 1 year 84 days ago.

It’s Time for that New Season in Your Life - - Tony Calabrese
I have always loved the game of baseball. Whether it was playing the game as a youngster, to watching it on television or getting caught up into the players and their statistics, the game has always had a hold on me. Even now in my midlife years, it is still a big thrill to go to the ballpark and... Submitted 1 year 91 days ago.

Aging Can Be an Active Time If You Make Yourself Ready for the Opportunity - - Tony Calabrese
There was an article in my local newspaper this past week which really caught my eye. The article was entitled ‘Active aging’ at 50, and focused on the number of opportunities that will be available to those who choose to serve a 50 years of age and older population in the coming... Submitted 1 year 91 days ago.

Looking Back Can Be a Key in Springing Yourself Forward - - Tony Calabrese
A couple of weeks back I was speaking with a coaching colleague discussing my progress in the development of my business. We were speaking about looking ahead in terms of how I wanted to continue that development, and feeling very confused as to which direction to take next. My friend suggested... Submitted 1 year 96 days ago.

Professional Development Strategies to Create Your Own Career Path - Joyce Weiss
If eighty-hour workweeks and impending layoffs are leaving you apprehensive about your career decision, you’re not alone. These days, countless professionals are yearning for more fulfilling careers. Unfortunately, many business people are going through their day-to-day work activities and... Submitted 1 year 119 days ago.

Is Your Enthusiasm For Work Flickering Out? Reignite the Flame to Decrease Burnout! - Joyce Weiss
Are your coworkers under so much pressure they’re erupting like volcanoes? Do you see the people around you turning into pessimists? Are they waiting for the overwhelming situations to just go away? Burnout is a general erosion of the spirit. It occurs when its victims have been worn out... Submitted 1 year 119 days ago.

How to Communicate Effectively to Get What You Want - Joyce Weiss
Getting others to see your point of view isn’t always easy. And in fact, the more you try to push your ideas on others, the more they’ll shy away from you, which will further prevent the communication from being successful. To get what you want in any situation you have to employ a... Submitted 1 year 119 days ago.

Why Money Matters - Aaron Aberson
Many people wonder why money matters. In some people's mind, money is not that important. However, if you are to be a part of a civilized society, money is one of the most important things that you can have. Here are a few things to consider about why money matters. A lot of people have... Submitted 1 year 164 days ago.

Plan Ahead to Stay Ahead - - Dave Horsager
It’s hard to get a running start on the day without a plan. You don’t want to waste your creative morning time wondering what you should do today. If you want to attack your day instead of having it attack you, use this solid strategy. Take the last 15 minutes of a workday to plan out... Submitted 1 year 167 days ago.

Midlife Career Support – Giving or Receiving, Is a Very Worthwhile Thing - - Tony Calabrese
The local library in my home town provides its facilities to host a "Professionals in Transition" meeting every other week. Public libraries have always been good providers of resources to people in need. Given the current economy and labor market such sessions have become much more common in... Submitted 1 year 168 days ago.

Automated Forms Management: Maximize Your Time and Resources - Laurel Sanders
One night this summer, I ordered a few things online for my daughter for horseback riding camp. It went like this: As I sat at my computer, ready to tackle a non-profit newsletter I had wanted to work on for days, my daughter reminded me she needed several things for camp the following week.... Submitted 1 year 226 days ago.

Get Yourself Unstuck: 8 Smart Reminders - - Helaine Iris
Whether you consider yourself a occasional procrastinator, or a terminal one, getting stuck in the mud occasionally - paralyzing your ability to act sometimes happens. While it's certainly useful to explore the reasons behind persistent procrastination patterns and resolve them, this article is... Submitted 1 year 282 days ago.

From Out of Balance to Find Your Balance in 5 Steps - - Helaine Iris
The other day I was introducing myself to a group of busy professionals. I told them I especially loved to work with women who feel they are overworked and have no life; and lack balance between their work life and their personal life. As I was heading out the door to my next appointment a... Submitted 1 year 317 days ago.