Posts by Carol Ross
Slash Careers
If you missed the June events in Denver with Marci Alboher, kick yourself, twice. I interviewed Marci for the Northwestern University Club of Colorado on one night and then the next night, Marci gave a talk for the Lighthouse Writer’s Workshop on the topic, "Secret Lives of Writers." After this second appearance, she emailed that…
Read MoreBoys and Women
My older son will be entering high school in the fall. It seems to be the norm these days that 8th grade graduations are big affairs. The school had a formal ceremony where the kids dressed up, walked up to receive a certificate when their name was called, and wound their way back to their…
Read MoreWhat Are You Waiting For?
I was recently approached by someone setting up a business to provide resources to job seekers in a niche market. She wanted my feedback on providing coaching services to job seekers and wondered if I was interested in being one of the coaching resources. My first reaction? Job seekers are often desperate people and I…
Read MoreJune 13, Balance, Control, and Security for Careers
I’ll be interviewing Marci Alboher, New York Times career columnist and author of One Person/Multiple Careers: A New Model for Work/Life Success, at a public event in Denver on June 13. Click here for online registration, which will close on June 12. Walk-in registration is available at the door. I was initially attracted to the…
Read MoreMotto Magazine and Tips from Coaches
I’m enjoying the newest issue of Motto magazine. The magazine’s tagline is "Purpose, Passion, and Profit." To give you a flavor of the magazine, think Fast Company meets Body and Soul. The May/June issue has a cover story on 50 Life Tips from 10 Top Coaches. To be honest, there’s not a whole lot new…
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