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115 articles from fifteen years of writing for senior executives.
Fifteen years of writing for senior executives on career strategy, job search, interviewing, negotiation and leadership.
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Is It Time for Change? Turning Career Plateaus into New Possibilities
Have you ever felt like your career has stalled, even though you are working hard and contributing at a high level? That moment is
ReadMastering the Art of Negotiation
Securing a new role after a thoughtful career campaign is an achievement worth celebrating. Yet the work is not finished once the
ReadThe Future Belongs to Those Who Reskill Today
I had coffee with a VP who told me something that stuck: "I used to worry about being replaced by technology. Now I worry about be
ReadBuilding Your Executive Brand: A Strategic Approach to Leadership Presence
Your executive brand isn't just about having a polished LinkedIn profile or delivering impressive presentations. It's about creati
ReadMaking the Leap: From Corporate Executive to Board Director
After decades working with corporate leaders, I've seen many talented executives wrestle with the transition to board work. The sk
ReadThe Power of Emotional Intelligence in Senior Leadership
I've been reflecting on what separates good leaders from truly exceptional ones, and it keeps coming back to the same thing: emoti
ReadGet Smart: Steps to an Organized Job Search
Blog By: Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC, EQ Certified Over the next 6 blog posts, Linda will take you through
ReadSection 3: Strategic Use of Online Job Boards
Blog By: Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC, EQ Certified Navigating the online job market can be a challenging u
ReadSection 1: Preparing your foundation materials
Blog By: Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC, EQ Certified Section 1: Preparing your foundation materials Preparin
ReadSection 2: Establishing a Daily Job Search Schedule
Blog By: Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC, EQ Certified Developing an effective job search plan is vital for st
ReadSection 4: Tracking Recruiters and LinkedIn
Blog By: Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC, EQ Certified To ensure success in their job search, prospective cand
ReadSection 6: Interview Preparation and Skills/Strengths Validation Story
By: Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC, EQ Certified Securing a job can often come down to the interview stage, s
ReadThe Process of Transition in Career Transitions
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS This is the time of year when transition comes to the forefront with it being the
ReadHow Job Search Is Like Online Dating
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS In honor of Valentine's Day, I think it timely to point out the similarities of job searc
ReadNetworking for Introverts in Career Transition
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS You will hear over and over again that networking is the most important part of a success
ReadThe Spring Holidays- A Time for Renewal in Life and Career Search
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS The spring holidays of Passover and Easter have a theme of renewal woven into the fabric
ReadNetworking Your Way To Success: Part 3
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC CJSS So, here we are at the end of the networking series. "What more could there be to say?" yo
ReadThe King's Speech - A Sterling Example of Coaching at Its Finest
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS When people ask me about what it is like to be a career coach, I go through explanations
ReadFacebook, "The Social Network," and Your Career Campaign
By Linda Van Valkenburgh The release of the movie "The Social Network" has brought Facebook, one of the most popular social networ
ReadSection 5: Networking Strategies for Finding a Job
Blog By: Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC, EQ Certified Finding a job can be a challenging task but by utilizin
Read7 Books Every Senior Executive Leadership Should Read for Inspiration
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC You know what you need to do and the skills you need to be a successful lea
Read5 Goal-Setting Tips to Always Be Improving Your Leadership Skills
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC One of the best ways to improve as a leader is by improving your goal-setti
ReadC-Level Executives Say These Things Are Critical to Their Success
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC Do you know the skills it takes to have C-level executive success? These sk
ReadWhat's Your Story? How Your Experiences Can Inspire Your Teams
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC Inspirational leaders are sensitive to their team's needs. They act with in
Read5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Making a Drastic Career Change
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC You wake up in the morning and give yourself the daily pep talk. There was
ReadGiving hard news the right way!
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC The importance of giving criticism correctly as a leader. If you want your
ReadDo You Lead By Example? The Importance of Integrity in Business
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC When asked, 75% of workers will say that integrity is the most important at
ReadHow to Be a Strong Leader
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC Think back to your favorite boss. What made them your favorite and why did
ReadHow to Improve and Manage Your Work Reputation
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC A Harvard Business Review study found that 58% of people trust a complete s
ReadAccelerate Your Career with a Top Recruiter
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDCIf you want to grow in your career, sometimes you need to venture beyond you
ReadAre You a Modern Leader?
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDCTraditionally, a strong leader was someone who would take and command power
ReadHow Mindfulness Is Changing The Corporate World
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC Google, General Mills, Aetna, and Target have already jumped on the mindful
ReadWhat Type of Leader Are You? Try These Strategies of Great CEOs
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC How does someone become a great leader? Are you born with the right qualiti
ReadLessons Learned from Those Who Serve
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC There are bosses, and then there are leaders. Which one do you want to be?
ReadStay Motivated and Focused With These 5 Tips
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC Only 8% of people successfully achieve the goals they set for themselves. D
Read5 Tips to be a Successful Networker
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC About 85% of open positions are filled through networking. This means that
ReadMaster Virtual Networking From Home
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindavan/lindavan@myexecutivecareercoach.com It
ReadA Message from Linda
To our clients and friends,With all of today's health concerns due to COVID-19, we wanted to let you know that our primary concern
ReadThe First Time Leader's Guide To Success
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindavan/ lindavan@myexecutivecareercoach.com Y
ReadGrow in Your Career Through Self Reflection
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindavan/ lindavan@myexecutivecareercoach.com W
ReadShould You Take the Promotion or the New Job?
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindavan/ lindavan@myexecutivecareercoach.com Y
ReadBalancing Your Professional Reputation
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindavan/ lindavan@myexecutivecareercoach.com S
ReadClimb the Corporate Ladder by Debunking Myths
You work hard. You show up to work on time. You volunteer for special projects. You offer assistance to others on your team. You d
ReadFinding the Balance: Your Career and Family
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindavan/ lindavan@myexecutivecareercoach.com H
ReadFrom the Home to the Office, You Have Skills
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindavan/ lindavan@myexecutivecareercoach.com A
ReadBe the Person Everyone Wants to Work With
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindavan/ lindavan@myexecutivecareercoach.com T
ReadTreat Your Career as a Business
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindavan/ lindavan@myexecutivecareercoach.com H
ReadIs Your Social Media Working for You?
How many social media accounts do you have? It's probably more than you think. The average person has seven social media accounts.
ReadThe Truth About Impostor Syndrome and How to Deal With it
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindavan/ lindavan@myexecutivecareercoach.com D
ReadHow to Negotiate Your Salary the Right Way
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindavan/ lindavan@myexecutivecareercoach.com W
ReadImproving the Culture of Your Workplace
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindavan/ lindavan@myexecutivecareercoach.com T
Read3 Benefits of Mindful Leadership
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindavan/ lindavan@myexecutivecareercoach.com I
Read6 Tips to Boost Your Productivity!
Productivity always begins with self. As you are leading others, it will prove difficult, if not impossible, to show them how to b
ReadWhen You Should Stop Planning and be in the Moment During a Career Search
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindavan/ lindavan@myexecutivecareercoach.com T
Read5 Steps You Must Take to Prepare for Career Change Success
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindavan/ lindavan@myexecutivecareercoach.com P
ReadLinkedIn Series Part TWO- How to use LinkedIn for Professional Development - Tips and Tri
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindavan/ lindavan@myexecutivecareercoach.com L
ReadHow to Network on LinkedIn - Use These Tips & Tricks to Boost Your Opportunities
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindavan/ lindavan@myexecutivecareercoach.com L
ReadHow To Create Powerful Goals And Stick To Them
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindavan/ lindavan@myexecutivecareercoach.com A
ReadHave You Plateaued In Your Career? Here is What You Can Do Next
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindavan/ lindavan@myexecutivecareercoach.com A
ReadHow to Stay Present and Positive as a Leader to Effect Positive Change
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindavan/ lindavan@myexecutivecareercoach.com L
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