Career Advancement

Roccio asks:  How can I reach a C-Suite position? There are a lot of factors that are going to come into play regarding who a company hires for the top job. I have hired for CEO, CFO and COO, as well as heads of major departments, and the criteria can vary dramatically. However, I have

I’d be interested in knowing how to tell if I can grow in my company or look elsewhere.  I’m 50 yrs old, cared for my young brothers during my young years, raised two children on my own, married, widowed as of this summer, and although went back to college to earn a BS and Masters

How do you set up accountability, performance objectives and metrics for a new role? – Digital Marketer Kudos to this digital marketer for thinking so proactively about their new role. I have written before about the importance of planning your integration into a new job – from your introduction to actions to take in your

Would you recommend going through a Board certification program before applying for board positions? – International Finance ManagerShould I attend a strategy consulting intensive? – Operations DirectorIs a conflict resolution certification a good add-on? – Employment Lawyer Whether or not a specific certificate, conference or other training can help your career is one of the

In a recent survey of my readers, the overwhelming number one topic on their minds was how to figure out what to do in their career. I hear from people just starting out who don’t have a clear career target – maybe a vague sense of their interests but not a clear way to translate

Trying to figure out what's next in your career? You might also be interested in: How To Figure Out What To Do In Your Career – 10 Exercises And Prompts To Get Started I once had a client in the legal industry who hated his job but was so busy at work that he had

Trying to figure out what’s next in your career? You might also be interested in: How To Figure Out What To Do In Your Career – 10 Exercises And Prompts To Get Started How do you overcome that weary feeling of constantly putting in 100% effort and not feeling valued? What can you do to avoid the

The new year is always a good inflection point to recount the hits and misses for the past year and decide what will be different next year. On the job this past year, you probably encountered some sticky situations or had projects that fell flat. Many times it’s because of bad habits you might have

A new year is a naturally introspective time, and you may already have some resolutions identified. However, in lieu of one, two or three big goals for the year, considering targeting monthly goals that can be tackled throughout the year. This way, every month offers a fresh start, and you can build on your newfound