I market coaches. One of the most successful ones really had her practice take off when she started a blog. It got 42,000 hits within the first 3 months, quite a bit more than her main websites.
Whether you've been forced into early retirement, downsized, or are tired of being at home and eager to work again, or even taking your first job, entering the work force after the age of 50 can hold some challenges. Here are some tips from someone who coaches a lot of people in this transition.
Once upon a time there were what were called "displaced homemakers." If you're too young to know what that phrase means, this article may be particularly helpful to you. It referred to women who were taking their first jobs in the workplace after having been home raising their children; generally speaking, because of divorce.
The majority of CEOs, executives and professionals are left-brained -- analytical, linear, and focused. They are good with numbers, and in communication tend to listen to the actual word spoken, word-by-word, missing the nuances, the expressions, the tone of voice, i.e., the "other" 90% of verbal communication.
Dear Susan,
How do I motivate people/ co-employees to come to work on time?
J.
Hi there Susan,
I have worked for a corporate company for 19 years - My MD is an extremely "driven" individual and is very hard on himself. This character trait has changed recently to being one of total domination (especially regarding ideas or opinions)
Susan,
Work holiday parties are a time when I often find myself pulling my foot out of my mouth - that's why I dread them - and why I study EQ.
Use your Emotional Intelligence and Interpersonal skills and you can get a lot of mileage out of the holiday party.
We're always looking for unique, personal ways to remember our clients for the holidays. Coaching is a relationship field, and somewhere the Honey-baked Ham just doesn't fit. Here are some ideas that will work for whatever your client is celebrating, whether it's Eid al Fitr, Hanukkah, Christmas, or Dewali.
"In the time you spent complaining about this, Susan, you could've had it done."