Client Case Study Tikoshia Davis - When I Grow Up

Client Case Study Tikoshia Davis - When I Grow Up Um, do you know that Ive coached hundreds of women since I started offering dream career guidance in 2008? And that these women are freakin rock stars, leaving soul-sucking jobs and traveling the world and launching creative, grown-up businesses and simply doing work that fits their lifestyle goals? Well ya do now and youll hear their stories firsthand in my new Client Case Studies series!  Tikoshia Davis was a civil engineer (!) when we started working together one-on-one in April of 2009 (!), but now shes a passion-filled  business coach for solopreneurs. Why did you decide to work with a creative career coach? I decided to work with a creative career coach because I was unhappy in my job at the time. Actually I was miserable. I knew that I had various other interests and talents and I really, desperately needed help with figuring out my next steps. I was feeling stuck and needed someone to help me create a realistic plan. What were you doing work-wise when we started our sessions? I was a Civil Engineer doing Highway Design. What was your biggest takeaway from our work together? My biggest takeaway was that I gained the confidence in myself to really go after my dreams. I saw how Michelle had created the life of her dreams and I felt inspired to do the same. Was there anything else you tried to do as a career between the time we stopped our sessions and what you do for work now? If so, how did it inform your current business? I had a few ideas of what I wanted to do next and ultimately decided to pursue coaching as my career. It took me a few years to get my certification and then I launched my business soon after I was finished. I initially was a Life Coach and I worked with women helping them to find their life purpose and develop the faith in themselves to go after their dreams. After about a year, I started having people come to me asking me to help them in setting up their own coaching practice. I loved it and naturally made the transition into Business Coaching for Soulpreneurs. I was able to combine my experience of owning a life coaching business with my natural talents for creating systems for your business and finding easier ways to get complex tasks done. Shortly thereafter I was diagnosed with breast cancer and was forced to find a way to accomplish my business goals with a limited amount of time and energy. This made me an even better coach because I was able to pass along tips and ways of doing things that I’d developed during my healing process. I’ve definitely mastered the art of making operating your business SIMPLE. And that’s what I love helping others to create in their businesses. What would you tell someone now that was in your shoes when we first started working together? Whats your best tip to allow them to make a grown-up living doing what they love? Don’t wait, just do it! The time is going to pass by anyway, you might as well spend it moving toward a more joyful, purposeful, and fulfilling life. I’m so happy I didn’t wait any longer and waste time out of fear. You and your happiness are worth the investment of time and money. My best “tip” would be to not give up just because the transition isn’t going as smoothly as you’d like. That is NOT a sign that you’re not doing the right thing. Stepping outside of your comfort zone and doing something that goes against the norm is going to feel uncomfortable, it may look crazy, and it may require sacrificing a certain lifestyle that you’re used to. But just remember that it’s all temporary and will all be worth it. Just hang in there! Whats on the horizon for your business? Wed love to hear about any upcoming offerings or goals! As a Business Coach for Soulpreneurs, I love helping Soulpreneurs easily attract more clients and make more money without having to work so hard. I have created the Business Made Simple Coaching Program that supports Soulpreneurs in getting more done and making more money in less time. I also have wonderful Business Made Simple workshops that I offer locally and will soon be offering virtually later this Fall. I have just 3 one-on-one spots available for a January start eek! If youre committed to your grown-up, passionate career as your 2016 goal, then check out the details here.

Best Resume Writing Service: Is There Any Such Thing?

Best Resume Writing Service: Is There Any Such Thing?If you've been out of work for a long time and are looking for a new job, the first thing that you have to do is find a resume writing service to help you. Nowadays, hiring people to do the job of writing resumes has become more popular because there are many professional services that can help you with your job search. So what should you look for in a resume writing service?As far as I know, no two professional services are exactly the same. Some of them may give freebies for their clients. In addition, some companies may charge for services. However, these freebies are usually only limited to free sample letters or e-books. You should be very careful about these things.When you choose a resume writing service, make sure you know that you can trust them. Ask for references from previous clients so you can verify their credentials. Also, ask whether they offer any kind of guarantee.A good resume writing service will not take any fe es from you if you choose to hire them to write your resume. If the service charges any fee for its services, it's just a bribe to get you to do business with them.However, there are also some bad services that offer you nothing but fake resumes in exchange for a payment. These fake resumes are mostly used by spammers and scammers to steal your identity. And, the best thing about them is that, they won't provide you with the sample documents that you requested. Also, they may promise you some freebies such as free samples or e-books, but the price of the service may be much higher than what you expected.Resume writing services are also helpful in the process of eliminating redundant information on your resume. These redundant information can sometimes prevent you from getting a good job because they may cause you to look more old-fashioned or work-obsessed. Therefore, you need to avoid these things when you are writing your resume.I am not saying that writing a resume is a simple jo b. It takes practice, patience, and a lot of hard work. However, a good resume writing service can help you a lot in this process.

The Trouble With Being Friends With People Who Work For You

The Trouble With Being Friends With People Who Work For You Q: Should a boss be friends with his or her employees? A: Treating employees like pals didn’t always work out for Steve Carrell’s Michael Scott character on The Office, but you can be friends with people who work for youâ€"if you set boundaries. “When you’re working side-by-side, day after day with people, it’s perfectly natural for friendships to develop,” says Brian Fielkow, a CEO of a Houston logistics company and author of Driving to Perfection: Achieving Business Excellence By Creating A Vibrant Culture. “Some people believe work and your personal life should be separate. But most people don’t want to just punch a clock every day.” Indeed, there’s lots of research that shows that having work friends is good for business. People with office buddies tend to be happier, more productive, and less likely to quit. Even workers who aren’t thrilled with the job itself are happier when they have friends at work because it gives them someone to vent to and reduces stress, according to Michael Sollitto, assistant professor of communication at Texas AM University-Corpus Christi and author of a recent study on workplace relationships. But the rules are different when the relationship is between people on different rungs of the corporate ladder. “Friendships with subordinates can be dangerous for your career and for the workers who are your friends,” says Fielkow. If you’re going out to lunch, grabbing drinks after work, or playing golf with people who report to you, perceptions of an uneven playing field can fester. “Employees who aren’t part of that clique may start to feel like your chummy pals have better access to you than the rest of the team and are more likely to receive special treatment,” says Fielkow. People may not respect you if you play favorites. Your friendship with a subordinate can also color co-workers’ feelings toward that person. If your friend gets a promotion or a big raise, it might be chalked up to your relationship, not his or her merits. Plus, workplace friendships can make it harder for you to do your job. “It may be difficult to be critical of a friend you manage,” says Fielkow. “What if you have to lay to lay them off?” And if the friendship goes sour, that worker could undermine you by sharing intimate details about your life. None if this means you can’t develop close relationships at work. If a friendship with a colleague grows, agree on boundaries. Don’t talk about other workers or business issues when you’re outside the office. Don’t share company information before it becomes public knowledge. And make sure that you’re equally accessible to all members of your team. Communicate regularly with people who report to you. Walk around the office. A simple “how was your weekend” at the water cooler can go a long way toward making you approachable. “Showing a personal interest in your employees’ lives can help you be a better manager and create an atmosphere where people get more out of work than work,” says Fielkow.