Posts by Carol Ross
Three Years Ago
Three years ago, I was struggling to make a living. I had the mindset of a technician, looking for that next job, hoping for the phone to ring. I had been focused on learning the craft of coaching. After finishing my formal coaching training, there were no more goals on the horizon. I had no…
Read MoreNetworking, Time Off, and Doing What You Love
Marci Alboher interviews Herminia Ibarra, the author of one of my favorite books on career transition, Working Identity. The interview brings out some great points about networking and time off. It was from Ms. Ibarra’s book that I first realized the importance of building new networks when changing careers. And her idea of moving into…
Read MoreMalcolm Gladwell Fans
Just before going on vacation to Ouray, CO, I browsed iTunes for free, good stuff to download for the long car ride. I found The New Yorker Conference, in which Malcolm Gladwell interviews people who think differently about traditional fields—innovators in pharmaceutical research and development and music recommendation services. The series of talks also includes…
Read MoreOuray, Colorado
Photos from our family vacation to Ouray, Colorado, one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Enjoy.
Read MoreUnplugged, Part 2
I’m reading the book, The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss. I had seen it on the bestseller lists and wondered if it was all hype. However, when my husband gave it to me for our anniversary this past week, I dug in. (In our family of readers, books are favorite gifts, right behind good chocolate.)…
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