ARTICLES
Globe and Mail Careers Section, C2, July 23, 2010
MENTOR MINUTE: Tips and Tricks for getting back into the game
I have been at home raising kids for the pat 10 years, while taking on a little bit of work in my field to keep my foot in the door. I am now ready to take on more, but I don't know where to start. I feel afraid to even pick up the phone for fear that I will upset the balance a home, and come off like someone "out of the loop". Where do I and what are the best things I can do to get back into a full-time job?
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Globe and Mail, Career Section, April 16, 2010
Mentor Minute: Master the fine art of delegation.
I was promoted a few months ago to run a division of my company, and I feel run of my feet. In my opinion, the people on my team aren't showing enough initiative in taking on responsibilities. Then again, I may be my own worst enemy, for I like to be on top of eveything. How do I learn the fine art of delegation?
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40 and Fabulous or 40 and floundering? Wednesday May 6th, 2009
Lately I have started to think that a better title than "coach" for the work that I do would be "career interventionist". It seems that my clients who hover around 40 +/- a half decade, have reached a critical point. Nobody likes that he or she is doing any more or even if they still like it, then don't want to keep doing it. Or if they do want to keep doing it, they want to work for themselves. They are done. Fully baked. And in some cases, completely fried."
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Globe and Mail Careers Section, C2, Wednesday March 4 2009
MENTOR MINUTE: THERE ARE CLUES TO WHAT YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO BE DOING
Feb 25, 2009
THE SCENARIO
I feel stuck. I know that the work I am doing is not what I am supposed to be doing with my life, but I have no idea what it is I'm supposed to be doing. Where do I start to figure this out? Read Full Article(pdf)
Globe and Mail Careers Section, C2, Wednesday Feb 25, 2009
MENTOR MINUTE: ELECTRONIC BEASTS CAN BE TAMED
Feb 25, 2009
THE SCENARIO
The volume of work I have to deal with every day is insane. The e-mails, voicemails and BlackBerry pings are driving me crazy. How do I create time to stay ahead of the curve and not always get mired int he tyranny of the urgent?
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Globe and Mail Careers Section, C2, Wednesday Feb 4, 2009
MENTOR MINUTE: RECESSION? I CHOOSE NOT TO PARTICIPATE!
Feb 04, 2009
THE SCENARIO:
Across the cubicles, in the cafeteria, walking through the parking garage ... it seems all people want to talk about these days is the recession. I, for one, have grown weary of it, and at times find it debilitating for getting work done. How can I tune it out and instead focus on helping our company remain viable?
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To read the follow-up article I wrote in february 2009 to demonstrate the results that are possible when you choose not to participate in the recession and choose instead to look for opportunities, click here:
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Globe and Mail Careers Section, C2, Wednesday June 11, 2008
SET THE LATITUDE FOR SOMEONE WITH A BAD ATTITUDE
KATIE BENNETT
June 11, 2008
THE SCENARIO
I'm a human resources manager and have to have a difficult conversation with somebody over their attitude. How can I make this as gracious as possible while still getting the company's concerns across clearly?
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Globe and Mail Careers Section, C2, Wednesday June 4, 2008
Taking skills to a whole new beat
KATIE BENNETT
June 4, 2008
THE SCENARIO
A reader asks: I'm in my late 50s and will soon retire from a lengthy career in policing. I would like to continue working and make use of the wide array of management skills that I've developed as a senior officer - but in a completely new field. What steps do I take for such a move?
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Globe and Mail Careers Section, C2, Wednesday April 16, 2008
Turning Pro
KATIE BENNETT
April 16, 2008
THE SCENARIO
My career is a bit different - I've been a national level athlete for 10 years and devoted all my "working" time to my sport. I am on the cusp of turning pro, but I don't know how to get to the next level. What can I do that will put me over the top?
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Globe and Mail Careers Section, C2, Wednesday Feb 20, 2008
When career mojo is stuck in a snowdrift
KATIE BENNETT
February 20, 2008
THE SCENARIO
Maybe its mid-winter lethargy or just a phase I'm going through, but I seem to have lost my mojo at work. What can I do to re-energize myself, to get the energy back into my career?
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Globe and Mail Careers Section, C2, Wednesday Nov 7, 2007
Bottom line for Starting a Business? Courage
KATIE BENNETT
November 7, 2007
THE SCENARIO
I have been doing my job for several years now, and feel ready to start my own business. What do I do? How do I get started?
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Globe and Mail Careers Section, C2, Wednesday October 17, 2007
From merely good to truly great, in 5 steps
The Scenario
"I am good at what I do and I am determined to be great at what I do. But I'm not sure what it takes to be great. What do I need to know to get me from "Good to Great?" Read Full Article(pdf)
Globe and Mail Careers Section, August 22 2007
Overcoming a career funk
The Scenario
My job is wearing me down. I simply dont have the enthusiasm I once had for what I thought was a great career. But my personal circumstances make me disinclined to start anew in a different career. How can I overcome this funk? Read Full Article(pdf)
Globe and Mail Careers Section, July 25 2007
After a family, reinvent a career
The Scenario
I've taken a five-year career break to raise my family. Now I'd like to get back into the work force. I'm not even sure I want to do what I did before. What's your advice? Read Full Article(pdf)
Globe and Mail Careers Section, April 25, 2007
When Clothes Make the Candidate
The Scenario
You're known as the guy who always wears blue jeans at work. A job has come up that you're keen to fill and you know you could perform admirably. How should you dress to impress in the job interview? Read Full Article(pdf)