Therapy as a Path to Growth

YouTube Preview ImageThis recording is my interview with psychotherapist Amy Greenleaf Brassert. We discuss what therapy is, how it can help, and Amy offers her suggestions for what to ask a therapist when you call to inquire.

“Career Smarts” Sheet for this interview

 A page of tips and key points from this conversation with Amy’s contact information and further resources.

Building Self-Confidence

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This recording is my interview with chiropractor Dr. Anita Shack. She reminds us how self-esteem and self-confidence are the foundation of well-being and she shares 5 tips for boosting self-confidence.

“Career Smarts” Sheet for this interview

A page of tips and key points from this conversation with Anita’s contact information and further resources.

Image from Inside Out

YouTube Preview ImageThis recording is my interview with image consultant Tamara Glick. She highlights how appearance and personal presentation can be an outward expression of our authentic inner selves and also offers a smart approach to updating your image at a time of job or career change.

“Career Smarts” Sheet for this interview

 A page of tips and key points from this conversation with Tamara’s contact information and further resources.

 

Your Online Presence

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This recording is my interview with Cassie Barker, Principal of Collective Strategy. We discuss how career changers and job seekers can create an online presence with web tools such as blogs, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

“Career Smarts” Sheet for this interview

A page of tips and key points from this conversation with Anita’s contact information and further resources.


 

Get Organized!

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This recording is my interview with Deanne Kelleher, a professional organizer and Principal of kAos Group. We discuss some tips to help career changers and job seekers organize information and their career search projects.

Career Smarts Sheet for this interview

This page includes a summary of our conversation, links to further resources, and Deanne’s contact information.

Responding to Feedback at Work

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This recording is my interview with Martha Dove, a counselor, coach, trainer and facilitator in Toronto. We discuss how to respond to feedback in the workplace and encourage your manager to be more specific.

Additional Details:

Martha Dove  Counselor, Coach, Trainer & Facilitator
Web: http://www.marthadove.com/
“Career Smarts” Sheet: Martha Dove

A “Career Smarts” sheet is a PDF page of tips and key points from this interview.  The page includes the interviewed local professional’s contact information as well as further resources.


Signing Off & Signing On

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This recording is my interview with Nancy Shapiro, an employment lawyer with Koskie Minsky LLP in Toronto. We discuss what employees should keep in mind when leaving a job and when negotiating a contract for a new job.

Additional Details:

Nancy Shapiro  Employment Lawyer
Web: http://www.kmlaw.ca/People/NancyShapiro
“Career Smarts” Sheet: Nancy Shapiro

A “Career Smarts” sheet is a PDF page of tips and key points from this interview.  The page includes the interviewed local professional’s contact information as well as further resources.

Managing Stress

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This interview for career changers and job seekers is on the topic of managing stress during transition. My guest is Sherap Andrea Winn, a psychotherapist and meditation teacher in Toronto. We discuss the impact of stress on our health, tips for reducing stress, and Sherap leads a short meditation breathing exercise that anyone can try.

Additional Details:

Sherap Andrea Winn  Psychotherapist & Meditation Teacher
Web: http://www.sheraptherapy.webs.com/
“Career Smarts” Sheet: Sherap Andrea Winn

A “Career Smarts” sheet is a PDF page of tips and key points from this interview.  The page includes the interviewed local professional’s contact information as well as further resources.

Your Financial Picture

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This is my first short interview for career changers and job seekers and it’s on the topic of money and personal finances. My guest is Stephanie Vaarsi, a financial planner in Toronto, and she discusses budgets, benefits, and how financial goal-setting can reduce your money stress.

Additional Details:

Stephanie Vaarsi  Financial Planner
Web: Stephanie Vaarsi
“Career Smarts” Sheet: Stephanie Vaarsi

A “Career Smarts” sheet is a PDF page of tips and key points from this interview.  The page includes the interviewed local professional’s contact information as well as further resources.