Before starting a conversation that has the potential to stir up emotions (whether yours or the other person’s), take the time to run through a planning checklist to maximize the potential for resolution. Without this step, the conversation is likely to devolve into merely an argument. Research has shown that our emotional and rational minds […]
Glitter, glow, spark, inspiration. Start 2018 off with energy and keep the momentum going. Don’t let the winter weather get the better of you. Shake off reactivity and crowd out negativity by taking action. Not feeling motivated to make a resolution? How about creating a theme for 2018? The year will be marked by […]
Social networks and the need to communicate are universal human conditions. To put it in perspective, it all began with carrier pigeons in the first century BC. Communication remained relatively simple for the next 15 centuries. Then tools such as the printing press in the 15th century, followed by the daily newspaper 2 centuries […]
For business professionals navigating a career transition, proper preparation for an interview is key to success because there are no second chances, no opportunities for a “do-over”. The competition is tough and many qualified candidates submit their resume hoping for the opportunity to interview and market themselves. To help with this preparation, SSC Coaching has […]
What is happiness? This question recently stumped a classroom full of co-workers. On the one hand, the answer is so obvious – it’s that good feeling. It’s that feeling of pleasure, joy, warmth, and comfort. You know it when you have it. But, how is this best described in words? How is it achieved and […]
There is no doubt about it. Career transitions extract an emotional toll. Emotions show up as soon as you realize change is necessary or when change arrives completely unannounced. Although it may feel lonely, rest assured these emotions are normal for anyone facing a major life change. You cannot prevent them and blocking them is […]
Assertiveness is a soft-skill. It is one of the personal attributes that contribute to success in the workplace. It is an essential component of effective communication, teamwork, conflict resolution and leadership. It is important then to understand what being assertive is all about. Assertiveness is not just “speaking up”. It not about passing judgment or […]
Your personal brand is what others “see” when you interact with them. You may not be aware that you have a personal brand, but when you connect with someone, they react with emotions just as much as logic (if not more). Your core principals, values, ethics and mindset shine through. After all, isn’t it true […]
Achieving balance is a struggle and it is constant because change is constant and the pace of life is fast and furious. Like the pursuit of success, it is a goal that is fleetingly achieved because the bar is then either raised or changed. Shifting your mindset on this goal, developing awareness of your limiting […]
Congratulations. You have risen to the top of the pool of applicants and have been invited in for an interview. Your resume has been successful in highlighting your key skills and accomplishments and matching them with the job description. Now the company wants to get to know the person behind the qualifications. Technical skills alone […]
