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Feeling Boxed In By Your Career? There's a Way Out
Looking back at my life I've found several key life experiences that shaped the way I view careers for myself and those I support. In today's newsletter I share one of these stories. Perhaps you'll see yourself in this story...take a look to find out. . . .
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Where to Get a Green Job - Infographic
My intention with these resources is to inspire and engage you in ways that will expand your vision of the green economy, yourself, and the possibilities that a wait you. I'm sharing an infographic green jobs that I found several months ago. . . .
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For the Last 18 Months I've Been Struggling...
I could feel there was something deeper that I was meant to do. Something that would have a bigger impact on the issues that I care so deeply about - the planet, the natural world, sustainability, helping people use their professional lives to make an impact on their world. . . .
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Gain Confidence for Your Career Change
Years ago I discovered a very important life lesson. It's one that has relevance to how you present yourself in networking, interviews, and on the job. In addition to gaining confidence in yourself, this lesson can also uncover new strengths you can leverage in your work life. Check out the article below for details. . . .
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5 Ways to Smooth Out Your Green Career Journey
A diagram depicting different paths to success caught my attention a few weeks ago. As with most images, these images tell a story. Although I know these paths to success are common visions for people making a career change, I have another picture to paint. . . .
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Four Green Industry Developments: Good News in Transportation, Carbon Management, and Solar
If you even begin to doubt that the green/clean/sustainable economy is happening, take some time to review a few green blogs. You never know what innovation you'll learn about or what industry report you've find that provides enough information to show you upcoming trends that may be relevant to your career. Earlier in the week a few interesting stories caught my eye, so I went on a search for more green/clean/sustainable economy news items with a positive bottom line. . . .
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6 Ways to Evaluate Any Green, Sustainability Training Programs
Every few weeks we receive an inquiry asking about a particular training program--is it a good program? Should I invest in this for my future? The best way I can answer questions on this topic is to share how to evaluate training programs. So that's the focus of today's newsletter. . . .
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Steve Jobs: Let His Vision Be Your Inspiration
Just as I was sitting down to write this week's newsletter article I learned of Steve Jobs' passing. As many are noting online and on television, he was one of the most prolific innovators of our time. His work, over the span of several decades, did much to contribute to the look and feel, vocabulary, tools, and mindset of our times. Quite a trailblazer. . . .
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Investing in Conferences: 6 Ways to Get the Biggest Bang for Your Buck
I'm just back from the International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP) Conference--a wonderful opportunity to meet a variety of sustainability professionals in a variety of roles. Fascinating to hear about the opportunities and challenges they are facing as an emerging profession. . . .
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Don't Stay Stuck: Claim What You Know and Explore
I heard it again this week… "I can't start until I have the full picture." "I can't take action until I have it all figured out." Although that strategy used to work, the world is moving much too fast for it to work now. What's the alternative? Check out this article. . . .
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Are You Putting Your Credibility at Risk?
Imagine you are in an interview, a conversation with an influential contact or a team meeting with your colleagues. The conversation suddenly shifts to the extreme weather that's hit the region lately and whether it's related to climate change. . . .
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