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<description><![CDATA[Cecile Peterkin is a Certified Career, Life Coach and Speaker. She is also author of The Career Athlete - The Elite guide for career success.]]></description>
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<title>Getting Back Into the Work Zone</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Winter vacation time can be so relaxing, at times, maybe even lazy - sleeping in, spending time with the family and eating way too much. But now that the holidays are over and the kids are getting back to school, it's time to rev up your work zone before the spring.]]></description>
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<title>Career Change After 40 - How to Market Your Experience</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:32:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Making a career change over 40 isn't any easier than it was in your 20s or 30s. Whether your decision is based on your desire to finally pursue your dreams or a need to find a new career path due to an ever-shrinking market or faltering industry, making a career change in mid-life can leave even the most confident job seekers asking themselves, "How do I find a new career?"]]></description>
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<title>The Battle for Talent Is Heating Up, Are You Ready?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:31:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This is an interesting time in the history of business - workplace dynamics are in the midst of a huge shift. Baby Boomers in their 60's are running into the challenges of managing the very different needs of those in the Y generation. In fact, so much focus has been placed on these two sizeable generations colliding in the marketplace, that the generation in between them, Generation X, has been largely forgotten.]]></description>
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<title>Use the Lazy Days of Summer for Career Success</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2011 09:38:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you're looking to launch your career to greater heights, getting a new career or new employment opportunities, there's no better time than summer. While your peers may be thinking of taking the summer off from the job search, you'd be best served to take this time to lay the groundwork for your future.]]></description>
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<title>How to Use an Informational Interview to Get Hired</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 10:00:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There's a lot of great job interview advice that's available when you're looking to get hired, but for those who are looking for a new job, sometimes the best advice isn't conventional. Unlike a traditional job interview, an informational interview doesn't involve a follow up to your resume; an informational interview is far more proactive.]]></description>
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<title>Transitioning New Employees Into the Workplace</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Hiring new employees is a very different experience for different companies. In some cases, there are challenges because of diversity issues and cases in which there are concerns about whether or not the fit will be right - especially when the company is hiring someone younger to lead a department rather than looking to those employees who have been with the business. In other cases, however, it is remarkably easy to transition new employees into the workplace, and often this is the direct result of having employee mentoring programs put into place.]]></description>
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<title>Searching for Future Leaders in Your Organization?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 08:41:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you searching for future leaders in your organization? Before advertising a new position, look within the office walls first. With attention to mentoring and leadership development, any organization will benefit from leaders that have the knowledge required and the best interests of the company at heart.]]></description>
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<title>Crossing Boundaries With Mentoring</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Diversity in the workplace is extremely valuable - provided of course that all of the members of your team are making a strong contribution and are willing and able to learn from what others have to offer. After all, workplace diversity brings together those with different levels of education and experience.]]></description>
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<title>How a Corporate Mentoring Program Prepares Employees for Success</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:00:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In business, making sure that you are taking steps to ensure your company's continued success is important. One of the best steps that you can take when you want to know that your staff members have what it takes to keep things running smoothly is to implement a corporate mentoring program.]]></description>
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<title>How Corporate Mentoring in the Workplace Strengthens Employee Relations</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:59:36 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever looked around your business and thought that there was something missing? Have you ever walked into the employee cafeteria to see clusters of your staff - the same small clusters that form in individual departments?]]></description>
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<title>How to Create a Strong Leadership Succession Plan With Mentoring</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:58:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Succession planning is often the key to a company's long term success. With succession planning, business owners will find that they are able to work with the leaders in their company, to hire those prospects that will be a great fit for the company and who will be able to learn, grow and be a part of the business over the long term.]]></description>
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<title>How to Hire the Right Person During an Economic Downturn</title>
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<description><![CDATA[For some hiring managers, an economic downturn can be an exciting time: there's a greater applicant pool, more interest in the positions offered and a greater number of resumes making it into their in boxes. However, this can be a bit overwhelming - especially because it's still essential to know how to hire the right person for the job.]]></description>
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<title>How to Keep Employees Happy, Boost Morale and Reduce Stress During an Economic Downturn</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:57:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the primary concerns that businesses have these days is simple: it's all about determining how to keep employees happy. No matter how stable your company is despite the economy, your staff will have concerns and uncertainty and financial stresses. Unfortunately that stress is something that can be carried into the workplace and affect everyone.]]></description>
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<title>Finding a New Job in the Summer</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:47:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Finding a new job in the summer seems intimidating to many people. The prospect of job hunting, only to be rejected, keeps potential workers from realizing some of the best opportunities available. Summer is often the best time to make a career change.]]></description>
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<title>Manage Yourself for the Career You Want</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:46:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The career you want doesn't drop in your lap prefabricated the way it used to be. To have the career you want, you have to design and initiate your own path. Today, as companies are downsizing and restructuring to remain competitive, career-minded individuals must be that much better than others vying for the same position; and, they must be prepared to hit the ground running. You have to go after the job you want.]]></description>
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<title>The Creative Resume</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Unless you are applying for a very conventional job with a conventional employer who will not appreciate a creative resume, you want a job resume that will set you apart for the other individuals vying for the job. You want a resume that is creatively smart and will best reflect your qualifications, giving you the opportunity to sell yourself to a potential employer.]]></description>
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<title>The Job Interview Question Hated by Most: &quot;Tell Me About Yourself&quot;</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:43:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you are looking for a job, being called in for a job interview is very exciting. Out of all the applications submitted, there is something about yours that stood out above the rest. You have made the final cut. Then, you realize that the interview will determine whether you are employed or back to sending out more resumes. What can you do to ensure job interview success? What do you say? How do you answer that inevitable question: "Tell me about yourself"?]]></description>
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<title>How Self Confidence Impacts Your Leadership</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Coaching clients in senior roles is often necessary because they lack self confidence. As a result, they are not seen as leaders. Instead, they all seem to have one quality in common. They all have a fear of making the necessary decision required of their position. Self perception affects everyone in both their personal and professional lives. However, for individuals in positions of authority, it's important to understand how self confidence impacts your leadership.]]></description>
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<title>Use Holiday Parties to Network</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:40:51 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many people view the holidays as a "slow" time for any business, except retail. A time when businesses prepare for year end, putting new projects on hold and instituting hiring freezes until after the holidays. But viewing this as a time to put away your business cards and shelve your resume could be a big mistake.]]></description>
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<title>Finding a New Job Through Cold Calling</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:18:49 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Gone are the days when jobs were plentiful and opportunities practically dropped into a person's lap. Now, it is the ambitious individual, with a tenacious proactive approach, that lands the coveted position.]]></description>
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<title>Use Body Language For a Successful Job Interview</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:17:44 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Preparing for a job is much more than showing up on time and having the right answers. Your body language often speaks louder than your words.]]></description>
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<title>Telephone Interview Tips - How to Get Your Foot in the Door</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2010 08:09:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As job seekers broaden their horizons to include positions far from their home town, and human resources departments try to deal with the deluge of job applications brought on by the recession, telephone interviews have become much more popular. Here are some telephone interview tips that will help you get your foot in the door - and keep it there. ]]></description>
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<title>Mentoring in the Workplace Plays a Vital Role in Corporate Training</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2010 07:58:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Workplace mentoring is all about building relationships. Not only does the sharing of knowledge and experiences help increase employee productivity, but it will also improve how well employees work together. ]]></description>
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<title>How to Recover From a Bad Job Interview and Get the Job</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 22:46:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A job interview is your chance to shine. However, a bad job interview can happen to anyone for one reason or another. Although the proverb is true, you never get a second chance to make a first impression, you do have an opportunity to make up some of what you lost in your bad job interview.]]></description>
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<title>The Top Ten Mistakes Made in Job Interviews and How to Avoid Them</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:43:16 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A job interview is your chance to shine. Now that you've been given this opportunity, it's critical that you don't waste it. Here are the top ten mistakes made in job interviews and how to avoid them.]]></description>
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<title>Professional Mentoring - A Tool For Workplace Diversity</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:42:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As the worldwide economy becomes more strained and the demand for expertise in the workplace increases, people will be relocating from different cultures and countries, in order to provide for their families and establish careers. Individuals will be spending the majority of their waking hours side by side with men and women they wouldn't normal associate with in social situations.]]></description>
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<title>Negotiating Your Severance Package - Should You?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:05:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Given that the economy is not as strong as it could be, many companies are looking at layoffs as an option that will help them to stay in business. No matter how great you are at your job, there is a risk of the company eliminating your position - and if that happens, it's likely that they will offer you a severance package. Before you really start thinking about negotiating a severance package however, there are a couple of things to consider.]]></description>
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<title>How to Use Personal Branding For a Competitive Edge</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:35:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Personal branding has proven to be a successful strategy - one that can also help you to get a competitive edge during your job search. If you want an exceptional career and to achieve your goals, learn how to use personal branding.]]></description>
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<title>Should You Hire a Professional Resume Writer?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 07:47:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you are looking for the chance to get ahead in the workplace - to find a job that's better than the one have or you just want to be sure that you can get in the door, one of the most important things that you can do is to have a great resume. Simply put, if your resume doesn't grab the attention of the recruiter, HR person or manager, you are unlikely to get the interview.]]></description>
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<title>Fifteen Sure-Fire Ways &amp; the Top 10 Questions to Ask For a Successful Job Interview</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:36:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you walk into a job interview, the product you are selling is YOU.  In order to successfully sell yourself, you must market your personal brand. The more you are able to communicate professionalism with personality, distinction and skill, the better your chance of getting the job. Here are some tips for a job interview that will help you come out of the process on top.]]></description>
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<title>Job Searching and Staying Marketable in a Recession</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:26:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Job searching is never fun, nor is it something that is particularly comfortable for the majority of people out there. It can be frustrating, but ultimately, it can prove to be an extremely rewarding experience. There are additional challenges that exist, however, when it comes to job searching in a recession. Here are some helpful tips to ensure you'll be successful.]]></description>
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<title>Characteristics of a Mentor</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:10:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What are the characteristics of a mentor?  The most important characteristic that mentors share is the willingness to lead by example and to focus on the ways in which differences will make the company stronger. Some of the best mentors are going to find that those who they have mentored move beyond them in the company or become better at the job than the mentor himself or herself.]]></description>
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<title>Difference Between Mentoring and Coaching</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:40:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What is the difference between mentoring and coaching? Coaching can help get new employees focused, mentoring can help them embrace their positions and to grow with the company - and that's what makes mentoring more effective over time.]]></description>
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<title>How to Leverage the Strengths of Four Generations Through Mentoring</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:39:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Mentoring programs in the workplace serve to help bring out the strengths of all of the company's employees and allows you to leverage the experiences and strengths across the four generations of staff members who are working together. With mentoring programs in place most businesses discover that their profitability increases and have lower training costs.]]></description>
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<title>Get Your Career in Gear</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2008 13:06:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are 5 key points to keep in mind when managing a successful career.  Awareness in these 5 areas will allow you to make solid decisions that help you to grow and move your career in the direction you want.  You control your own career destiny.  Knowing who you and what you want is as important as knowing what you want to achieve. ]]></description>
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<title>How To Negotiate A Flexible Work Schedule</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2007 13:20:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In order to successfully negotiate a flexible work schedule, build a business case then create a proposal that spells out exactly how the arrangement will work.  It's best to start this new arrangement as a 3 - 6 month trial period.]]></description>
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<title>Your Career in 2007 - Get a Fresh Start</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Nov 2006 17:51:15 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ As the New Year approaches, have you thought about your career goals? What worked to years ago in planning and managing your career will not work for your career development in the 21st Century.  Managing your career in the 21st Century requires preparation, career goal planning and career guidance and ensuring that your time is directed meaningfully.]]></description>
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<title>Resume Writing</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2006 21:27:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Although no one gets hired solely on the basis of a resume, many job seekers miss the opportunity of an interview because of an inadequate resume.  Your resume can (and should) have a distinct personality to it.  It should separate you from all the people applying to land that dream job. Be unique!
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<title>Packaging and Marketing Yourself &quot;Brand You&quot;</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2006 10:25:16 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Branding isn't just for companies.  People in all walks of life and various career stages are starting to use self-branding to get ahead. Like a company and its product in the marketplace, self-branding means looking at yourself as a winning brand.  

Doing a good job is no longer good enough to guarantee your career will go well.
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<title>Setting Yourself Up For Success</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 May 2005 05:29:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most people want to be successful in life.  But success can mean different things to different people: making more money; spending quality time with your family; or learning to play a musical instrument.]]></description>
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<title>In a Rut? Ready for a Career Change?</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 May 2005 05:23:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you unhappy at work? Tired and lacking energy and drive? Don't worry, you are not alone! Studies in the US show that up to 70 percent of the workforce is unhappy with their job at any given time.]]></description>
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<title>The Career Athlete:  What It Takes to Manage Your Career</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2005 06:27:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Managing your career, just like managing your life, requires preparation and ensuring that your time is directed meaningfully. Don't wait and see; make things happen. Just like athletes who prepare f...]]></description>
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<title>Writing Your Personal Vision/Mission Statement</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2005 13:21:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I recently spent some time revising my personal vision/mission statement for my coaching practice. While doing this, it occurred to me that the vision I have for my work is closely related to my pers...]]></description>
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<title>Goal Setting for Kids</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2005 12:48:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Goal setting is essential for building a successful life. However, teaching kids how to set and achieve goals is not part of most school curriculums, nor is it taught in most homes. Many parents neve...]]></description>
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<title>20 Ways to Advance Your Career</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2005 08:44:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[To survive and thrive in today's competitive environment, it is not just what you know. You also need to be competent. You must stand out from the crowd - be memorable, impressive, credible, trusted ...]]></description>
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