Kathy Caprino
Wilton, CT
Founder/President, Ellia Communications, Inc.
Career/Life Coaching
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J. Maureen Henderson
So, yesterday's post (http://tinyurl.com/4k5o2lk) focused on the fact that it's pretty flippin' difficult to think about designing or optimizing your life when you're just struggling to keep afloat and hinted at my firm belief that the approach/assumptions/rhetoric of self help and personal development have a strong classist undertone that is rarely acknowledged. A fellow BCer suggested I mention it here to see how community members see the issue. What say you?
55 weeks ago from Economics and Finance and Personal Development
Sadya Siddiqui, Ty Unglebower and Robin Mills recommended this
Raquel Elle Bell:
I think I'm going to write a self help book. It will have two pages #1 "Everything is your fault" - Decisions made or not made will result in the ...MoreI think I'm going to write a self help book. It will have two pages #1 "Everything is your fault" - Decisions made or not made will result in the outcomes you get #2 "Today is the day" - You have to be present to get lucky - The END
55 weeks ago
55 weeks ago
Heather:
@Michael, I hope you're signed up for the Brazen Careerist Network roulette! I'm looking forward to offering help to others (jobseeker or ...More@Michael, I hope you're signed up for the Brazen Careerist Network roulette! I'm looking forward to offering help to others (jobseeker or otherwise). I applaud your efforts to survive and keep an eye on the future. ... I think I hear the theme to Rocky :)
55 weeks ago
55 weeks ago
Kathy Caprino
The Top 10 Things Coaching Marketers and Training Schools Won’t Tell You http://www.elliacommunications.com/2010/12/the-top-10-things-coaching-ma...
Kathy Caprino
Why Asking for Money Is So Hard http://www.elliacommunications.com/2010/12/why-asking-for-money-is-so-hard/
Kathy Caprino
The 12 Hidden Crises of Entrepreneurial Women http://www.elliacommunications.com/2010/11/the-12-hidden-crises-of-entre...
Benjamin Paul Schuman
Here's a huge question I want to read some thoughts on.
What are the WRONG reasons for going on an adventure? The current adventure I'm thinking about is teaching English in South Korea. I've thought about it several times in my life but then chickened out and/or found an opportunity here at the last minute.
Anyway, I want to hear people's thoughts about adventures like this.
Cheryl Lynn Morris:
For me, a wrong reason to go on an adventure would be expecting to change my inner life (my attitudes, beliefs, habits) by doing things that only ...MoreFor me, a wrong reason to go on an adventure would be expecting to change my inner life (my attitudes, beliefs, habits) by doing things that only change my outer life (my physical location, what I eat, what I do for a living).
67 weeks ago
67 weeks ago
Cooper:
The wrong reason to teach English in Korea is in thinking it is an adventure, the right reason is to want to reach English to Korea, learn about ...MoreThe wrong reason to teach English in Korea is in thinking it is an adventure, the right reason is to want to reach English to Korea, learn about their culture, and possibly learn the Korean language.
67 weeks ago
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Robin Mills
Is too much passion a bad thing? I have been accused of being too "emotionally involved" with the outcomes of situations (i.e. projects) that occur at work. I think being passionate can be a double-edged sword - being passionate allows me to give 300% of myself to my work and my client's needs, and can sometimes give me that extra creative push to get things done. On the other hand, sometimes I care too much about what happens, which can cloud my judgment.
So - can passion be negative?
69 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!, Personal Branding, Ask A Coach and Personal Development2 more
Robin Mills:
@Kate - I LOVE this analogy. I am going to cut and paste it and put it on my desk next to my other quotes. Thanks. :)
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Kathy Caprino
joined the group Personal Development
69 weeks ago
Kathy Caprino
The 5 “M’s” Necessary for Entrepreneurial Women’s Success
http://www.elliacommunications.com/2010/09/the-%E2%80%9C5-m%E2%80%99s%E2...
Kathy Caprino
The New Rules of Marketing – Five Key Principles of Care, Credibility, Connection, Clarity and Calling http://www.elliacommunications.com/2010/09/the-new-rules-of-marketing-%E...
Sadya Siddiqui and Aamer Iqbal recommended this
Sara Gallagher:
This issue reminds me of the debate surrounding paid advertising on blogs. Most bloggers will start free and then add the ads when traffic picks ...MoreThis issue reminds me of the debate surrounding paid advertising on blogs. Most bloggers will start free and then add the ads when traffic picks up...but that creates an awkward situation with loyal readers who are used to reading content without the distraction of advertising. Others decide to set the standard in the beginning by incorporating paid ads up front...but in so doing, they risk turning off early readers.
81 weeks ago
81 weeks ago
Aamer Iqbal:
Maybe the blog can be designed in a way so that when advertisements do appear, they do so subtly. They then won't be so distracting.
81 weeks ago
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Kathy Caprino
How Career Coaching Gets It Wrong: Tips For Choosing a Career Coach Who Won’t Waste Your Money
http://www.elliacommunications.com/2010/07/how-career-coaching-gets-it-w...
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Kathy Caprino
5 Reasons You're Miserable at Work and What To Do About It
http://www.elliacommunications.com/blog/?p=621
Kathy Caprino
5 Reasons You're Miserable at Work at What To Do About It
http://www.elliacommunications.com/blog/?p=621
caroline granger
I'm at a career crossroads and feeling as though I would like to explore something different. Not sure where to start though - Any useful suggestions welcomed!
89 weeks ago from Ask A Coach
Caroline Ceniza-Levine:
I like reading biographies. Some of my faves: Start Small, Finish Big which is a compilation of businesses that started for less than $1,000; ...MoreI like reading biographies. Some of my faves: Start Small, Finish Big which is a compilation of businesses that started for less than $1,000; Mother's Work (Rebecca Matthias' story of how she started Mimi Maternity); One Day, All Children (Wendy Kopp's story on the start of Teach For America)
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Bradley Davidson:
Caroline, sometimes when I'm at a crossroads and trying to figure out which path to take, I find it's useful to pause and look inside myself. ...MoreCaroline, sometimes when I'm at a crossroads and trying to figure out which path to take, I find it's useful to pause and look inside myself.
Take some time to think about your skills and abilities (naturally) and also look at your values, life priorities, and your greatestt moments in life. What do all these things tell you about which career path to pursue?
88 weeks ago
Take some time to think about your skills and abilities (naturally) and also look at your values, life priorities, and your greatestt moments in life. What do all these things tell you about which career path to pursue?
88 weeks ago
Demetra Brown
Looking for some informative blogs focused on launching a career, career development, managing people, and leadership. Any suggestions...aside from the generic stuff?
90 weeks ago from Ask A Coach, Brazen Undergrads, Future Leaders, Inspiring Leadership and Management Consulting3 more
Allison Cheston:
Hi Demetra, I'm a career advisor working on a book and a career curriculum and am interviewing college grads up to age 30. I'd like to interview ...MoreHi Demetra, I'm a career advisor working on a book and a career curriculum and am interviewing college grads up to age 30. I'd like to interview you, by phone, about your career. And I will gladly share some resources. For more about what I'm doing, check out my profile. Thanks!
86 weeks ago
86 weeks ago
Demetra Brown:
Thanks for all the suggestions everyone, I will check as many of them out as possible.
Demetra
86 weeks ago
86 weeks ago
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Kathy Caprino
Why is Career Change So Challenging?
http://www.elliacommunications.com/blog/?p=594
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Kathy Caprino
Suffering vs. Stretching - How To Tell the Difference (and Do More of the Latter) http://www.elliacommunications.com/blog/?p=586
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Kathy Caprino
It's All About the Connection http://www.elliacommunications.com/blog/?p=582
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Kathy Caprino
30 Days on Twitter - Will It Change My Life? http://www.elliacommunications.com/blog/?p=576
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Kathy Caprino
"Terrible Career Advice" for Women http://www.elliacommunications.com/blog/?p=567
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Kathy Caprino
Is Your Attitude Keeping You Broke? http://www.elliacommunications.com/blog/?p=562
Ryan Paugh
One of the things that I tell new people on Brazen Careerist is that asking good questions is the best way to become a Top Member. This is the same when you are looking for a job, too. BUT, asking good questions isn't always easy. So I'm going to ask the experts: What questions should young professionals ask their potential employers?
91 weeks ago from Ask A Coach, Human Resources and JobSTART 1011 more
Richard Dedor, Hannah Kane and Jason H. Parker recommended this
Bradley Davidson:
I agree with Ed. As an interviewer, I want to know how my investment in you (the interviewee) is going to pay off for me in my organization. So, ...MoreI agree with Ed. As an interviewer, I want to know how my investment in you (the interviewee) is going to pay off for me in my organization. So, the more you can ask about the organization, it's vision/goals/priorities/challenges, etc., the more you can position yourself in the interview to be "the answer" to the company's search!
Also, remember that you are interviewing the company. You want to be sure this is the right company for you. So, it's good to ask questions about the organization's values, priorities, culture, etc.
Good luck to all of you who are searching for jobs! Remember, keep a positive attitude!
Brad
88 weeks ago
Also, remember that you are interviewing the company. You want to be sure this is the right company for you. So, it's good to ask questions about the organization's values, priorities, culture, etc.
Good luck to all of you who are searching for jobs! Remember, keep a positive attitude!
Brad
88 weeks ago
Tony Deblauwe:
Similar Ed - root cause and strategy-talk is best. Shows you are engaged and a problem solver.
86 weeks ago
86 weeks ago
Lisa Panting
I'm hoping to one day co-ordinate music festivals (its a dream, gotta have 'em) Anyway, I'm looking at volunteering at festivals for some experience. Is working for free going to help in the long run or just make employers think I like picking up other people's rubbish??
93 weeks ago from Ask A Coach
Erin Lariviere:
Go for it! As Kathy said, it's always good to "try on" an identity. When I first started in Marketing, I took a side job as a volunteer editor ...MoreGo for it! As Kathy said, it's always good to "try on" an identity. When I first started in Marketing, I took a side job as a volunteer editor with Kiva.org (AMAZING non-profit microlending org, by the way). It gave me more experience that did 2 things: 1) pumped up my resume & skills, and 2) gave me an opportunity to "try on", as Kathy put it, a different hat. Volunteer work is an opportunity to learn, develop skills and build your network. Present it that way in future interviews and you'll be all set :)
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Lisa Panting:
Wow! Thanks for the feed back everyone. That was the response I was hoping for:)
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Stephanie
Ok, so I've read that lots of people advise networking online, posting resumes on sites, loading up a video or two, all to get yourself "out there." However, how do you balance having an Internet presence for employers to see versus letting everyone on the Web know who you are, what you do, how you do it, etc? For instance, if I "scrub" my resume of contact info for safety, how do employers contact me? If I mention work I did locally, how do I stay safe from any random reader?
95 weeks ago from Personal Branding, Brazen Undergrads and Ask A Coach1 more
C. R. Ruano:
I think all points expressed have validity in relation to specific aspects of how we can interact with electronic media. Nevertheless, at the end ...MoreI think all points expressed have validity in relation to specific aspects of how we can interact with electronic media. Nevertheless, at the end of the day, all media is driven by people who make choices about what it is and it isn't private and where the government cannot or will not provide measures to maintain a level playing field between those who own, manipulate and transact in data and those who are users or consumers of it, then the individual must find ways to fence in what S/he wishes to share with others. Speaking of Google, one can extend the analogy that since the Chinese government was bound to find out information on potential anti-government activists anyways, Google should just hand over everything it collects so that State control can be exercised with complete impunity. No technology exists in a vacuum and the rights of citizens to choose how and when to be in the public space do not stop because electronic snooping systems can be devised and set up without any oversight nor assurance as to the final disposition of the significant amounts of information it collects. We are not off switching devices that are either off or on the electronic arena. We are individuals whose biographies intersect those of many others in the course of our daily interactions. Which parts of my biographical experience I choose to share with others should be left entirely up to me and not to some aggregator of information.
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Stephanie:
@thenightway, Well put. We cannot NOT go online, or control what goes on the Internet, we can only control what we ourselves post online.
94 weeks ago
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Kathy Caprino
Deliberate Creation - are you aware of what you're creating? http://www.elliacommunications.com/blog/?p=557
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