At one point or another you will be in front of a small crowd, you are supposed to speak to them. The fear of public speaking cuts most people to the core and now not only do you have to speak but you have to do it well enough to win the heart and mind … Continue reading Making the Right First Impression
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Navigating the Office During Flu Season
Flu season (October to April in my part of the world) is nearly here. Your office is filled with people who never get sick which in their minds means they are impenetrable to viruses, these "picture of health" people won't get a flu shot. If last year taught us anything it's get vaccinated and brace … Continue reading Navigating the Office During Flu Season
On Being Smart
I have a story that I want to tell you. It's a true story. It's a dumb story. And I'm going to tell this story before I toss a few pointers at you for those moments when you are dealing with people who aren't just like you on the education front. Story: Last year … Continue reading On Being Smart
Finding Love
People's wants and needs can be boiled down to one thing: Everyone needs someone to love them. It's selfish, yes, but (super duper simplified) psychology says that people can only care for others once they have taken care of themselves. If you are reading this then my assumption is that you have food and shelter, … Continue reading Finding Love
Meet the Neighbors
What do you do when lock yourself out of your apartment? Most likely, you have to call a locksmith because you've lived somewhere for few years and still don't know your neighbors. Imagine how much money you could save on lockouts and cups of sugar if you just knew one or two people in your … Continue reading Meet the Neighbors
Suitable Interview Suits
There are a billion different idioms for how to dress for success. They are all sort of rooted in the truth, except for the one about dressing for the job you want. Don't dress for the job you want. You don't have a job (or you have a shitty job) so you can't afford to … Continue reading Suitable Interview Suits
Nailing the Interview*
So your resume got you an interview, congratulations! Now panic. In three days you will drive to an unfamiliar place during rush hour and answer impossible questions posed by seven bored strangers who may or may not care. If you want this position you need to win these people's hearts. You can do this if … Continue reading Nailing the Interview*
The Wiseass Life Coach 