Finding Work-Life Balance In a Tough Economy
This week on my XM/SIRIUS radio show, Making a Living with Maggie, I focused on a topic that is hitting many of us - lack of work/life balance. To hear a replay of the show, sign-up for a free trial…
Don’t Miss Out: New Webinar Tuesday November 11th at 12pm Eastern
For many, right now is the time to find your passions and explore new career paths. These challenging times can in fact be seen as an opportunity. By determining your strengths and value, you can start to map out a…
Taking Action with Your Career
When you take action with your career, it's amazing the results you can achieve. Whether you agree with Barack Obama's politics or not, he's someone who's succeeded in following his dream. Here's what we can learn from his approach to…
Job Action Day – Who’s Your Cheerleader?
This post is part of an entire day of useful career advice called Job Action Day, sponsored by Quintessential Careers.This weekend I was part of an amazing event - The New York City Marathon. No I didn't run. I was…
Surviving a Layoff as an Older Worker
Surviving a layoff can be a challenge at any age, but especially if you're close to retirement. Tune in to hear my advice live on CNN Newsroom Friday October 31st at 2:30pm eastern. And read below for specific, practical steps…
Now is the Time to Follow Your Dreams
"Do something that scares you everyday." Great words of advice from Eleanor Roosevelt. I love that quote and try to implement it in my own life. My next "Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway" moment (thank you Susan Jeffers)…
Career Advice for College Graduates
Tomorrow evening, I'll be speaking to soon-to-be graduates of Manhattanville College at the Backpack to Briefcase event for graduating seniors. The event is a celebration and a send-off. Rather than tell them what to do, I plan to inspire the…
Believe In Your Dreams Part 2 (Guest blogger George Prinzo)
A healthy sense of humor may be just what's needed in these trying times. Recently Business Consultant and Comedian George Prinzo appeared on my radio show to share his thoughts on believing in your dreams (especially if your dream is…
3 Reasons Not to Panic About Your Job
"We have nothing to fear but fear itself." - Franklin Delano RooseveltYou've heard those words before but what does it really mean to your career? Why shouldn't you be panicking right now?--1)For starters, panic never helped anyone think clearly or…
Believe in Your Dreams Part 1 (guest blogger Craig Zabransky)
This Believe in Your Dreams entry comes from Craig Zabransky, Financial Services Consultant and Travel Adventure Writer. With time to reflect on my recent appearance on the ‘Believe in Your Dreams’ segment on the Making a Living radio show with…