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The right way to maintain your network http://www.cnbc.com/id/35258471. How do you reconnect with old contacts? How do you maintain connections over time?

Caroline Ceniza-Levine

Sun, 02/07/2010 - 1:57pm

Question for the coaches: how do you keep faith and work apart? I am currently living in one of the most religious countries in the world, and recently started working closely with a clergy-member in a secular start-up. I feel I am being drawn into conversations about God constantly. How do I politely keep my faith to myself?

Jessica Dickinson Goodman

Sat, 02/06/2010 - 1:34pm

Hi Jessica. If I understand correctly, you're not wanting to discuss God and religious issues, but your client wants to? I'd recommend that you politely make it clear asap that your religious beliefs are not part of the coaching process. Coaching is about helping the client move forward on his/her path, not about the coach sharing or defending her views (religious or otherwise). If your client wants in-depth religious discussion, coaching isn't a good fit. It's boundary-making time! All best.

Kathy Caprino

Sat, 02/06/2010 - 3:55pm

Hi Jessica - sorry, I misread your question when I first responded. I see now that you're in a start-up with your colleague, and s/he wishes to discuss religion, faith, and God, and you don't wish to discuss your views. I'd speak up asap, and say respectfully that you wish to have your religious views a private and personal matter, and keep your faith and religion out of your business relationship. You hope s/he understands. Then stick to that personal rule, and enforce it. Hope that helps!

Kathy Caprino

Sat, 02/06/2010 - 4:47pm

Jessica, I agree with Kathy. Let your preference and boundary be known, and stick to it. Your colleague may not realize she has overstepped, as you did mention you are in a religious area, so she may not know how you feel. Make sure you gently let her know whenever she oversteps in the short-term. It make take awhile for her to get in the habit of not discussing religion, if she's been used to it in the past.

Caroline Ceniza-Levine

Sun, 02/07/2010 - 2:01pm

Money matters to your career – and not just relating to compensation http://bit.ly/9sc73g

Caroline Ceniza-Levine

Sat, 02/06/2010 - 8:26am

How to price your market contribution -- it's not just about salary compariosn http://thinkasinc.com/life-coaching/pricing-your-product/

Caroline Ceniza-Levine

Fri, 02/05/2010 - 5:35am

Today is a gift. That's why it's called the present. – Eleanor Roosevelt

Caroline Ceniza-Levine

Thu, 02/04/2010 - 5:34pm

Good defensive job search moves: stay in the game long enough to land that ideal job
http://www.cnbc.com/id/35079119/site/14081545

Caroline Ceniza-Levine

Wed, 02/03/2010 - 6:05pm

What are your most pressing branding and networking issues? I am presenting to sophomores and juniors on Branding + Networking at Macaulay Honors College next week and would love to incorporate real-world concerns. Thanks!

Caroline Ceniza-Levine

Tue, 02/02/2010 - 5:29am

Make sure to Google yourself and remember to assume that anything you put online, including locked Facebook profiles, are often never private.

Vicki Boykis

Tue, 02/02/2010 - 8:28am

Caroline, thanks for asking. With the folks i'm trying to network with, the concern that comes to my mind is about, "Well, how do I add value to CEO's and seasoned veterans, being the young professional I am?"

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Mike Bruny
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Mike Bruny

Tue, 02/02/2010 - 9:16am

Vicki, great point! I always tell my student clients, "If you can't show your page to your parents, it's not ready for employers either!"

Caroline Ceniza-Levine

Wed, 02/03/2010 - 8:27pm

Mike, some companies offer reverse mentoring -- younger generations mentoring older ones, on tech issues, market trends, etc. So the contribution of younger mentors is real and valued. There are many contributions more junior folks can make to seasoned veterans, including simply the perspective and insights of being younger, newer, and more junior. You have more to offer than you think!

Caroline Ceniza-Levine

Wed, 02/03/2010 - 8:30pm

7 Ways to Makeover Your Career - Just released free ebook. Includes ways to win at work - even if you can't leave your job: http://careermakeovercoach.com/7-ways-to-makeover-your-career/

Tai Goodwin

Sun, 01/31/2010 - 5:35pm

Know how you add value http://thinkasinc.com/life-coaching/identifying-your-product/ Do you know what you're good at? Do you know what you're good at that the market will pay for/ hire you for?

Caroline Ceniza-Levine

Sun, 01/31/2010 - 6:25am

How recruiters choose from that pile of resumes http://bit.ly/aOiJX5. Short answer: they don’t!

Caroline Ceniza-Levine

Sat, 01/30/2010 - 2:38pm

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