Tai’s resume is a prime example of what it looks like to successfully “makeover” a career. With a B.S. and M.S. in education, Tai’s professional journey has taken her from leading Americorps service learning initiatives in inner-city schools to managing large scale learning technology projects for companies like Barnes & Noble and DTCC (Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation) in New York’s fina...
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Career Makeover Strategy: How to Find the Right Professional Mentor by Tai Goodwin - Aug, 2012 Having a mentor can make it much easier to be successful in work or in life. Knowing how to pick out a mentor can help you make the most of that helpful relationship. Here are some important qualities to look for in an advisor, and a step-by-step guide to finding the right one for you. Traits to Look for In a Mentor: 1. Focus on integrity. Look for someone whom you consider to be a wise role model. You want an adviso... |
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12 Steps to Setting Career Goals You Can Reach This Year by Tai Goodwin - Jan, 2012 Setting career goals consists of identifying clear objectives plus the steps needed to achieve them. The main reason people do not achieve ambitions is that they don’t set any. If you go to work on your goals, your goals will go to work on you. If you go to work on your plan, your plan will go to work on you. Whatever good things we build end up building us. -Jim Rohn To start, use the following 12 steps to focus you... |
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6 Ways to Rebuild Your Confidence at Work by Tai Goodwin - Jan, 2012 We all lose our mojo sometimes On our best days, we believe in ourselves and are sure that we will succeed at whatever work tasks and projects are in front of us. Unfortunately we all face periods when our level of self-confidence fluctuates as we are faced with challenges and roadblocks. However, we have the power to rebuild your self-confidence and get your brilliance back! Parents encourage young children to believe... |
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Advice for Choosing a Mentor to Help Grow Your Career by Tai Goodwin - Jan, 2012 Having a mentor can make it easier to succeed in work or in life. Knowing how to choose a mentor can ensure that you make the most of this beneficial relationship. Here are some fundamental attributes to look for in an advisor, and a step-by-step guide to finding the right one for you. Traits to Look for In a Mentor: 1. Focus on integrity. Look for someone whom you consider to be a good role model. You want an advisor ... |
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How to Be Happy at Work Without Quitting Your Job by Tai Goodwin - Jan, 2012 Work doesn’t have to be a drag! Unless you’re independently wealthy or you have the luxury of being an heiress or heir, you probably need to have a job. Finding work that you like and that you can live with can be tough! But regardless of what job you have, you can get more from your work. And you don’t always have to change jobs to be happy. Some people do find they have to switch jobs to find something more rewarding... |
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How to Reduce Overwhelm by Simplifying at Work (and Home) by Tai Goodwin - Jan, 2012 When life feels out of balance and chaotic, it’s easy to see work as a major contributor to the overwhelm you feel. After all we spend a large part of our weekly lives at work, on the way to work, thinking about work, etc… To add to our frustration is the limitations on what we can change at work. Though we can influence things, we typically don’t have direct control over other people’s bad behavior and dysfunctional tendencie... |
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Is Your Online Reputation Ruining Your Job Search? by Tai Goodwin - Jan, 2012 It’s no longer just your resume and references you have to worry about during your job search. You may have a dozen letters that give you a glowing recommendation, but one less than favorable item from a social networking account or Google search could create a roadblock in your job search. With the massive influence of the web, wise job seekers realize the importance of managing their online reputation. In this post, I inter... |
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Positive Ways to Manage Work-Related Stress by Tai Goodwin - Jan, 2012 “How we perceive a situation and how we react to it is the basis of our stress. If you focus on the negative in any situation, you can expect high stress levels. However, if you try and see the good in the situation, your stress levels will greatly diminish.” -Catherine Pulsifer Long hours, overwork, burn out, long commutes, dysfunctional co-workers, micro-managing boss, under- appreciated, deadlines, long meetings, neve... |
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Six Tips for Getting More Respect at Work by Tai Goodwin - Jan, 2012 Respect is an important part of the way we live. However in today’s society, respect is often seen as an afterthought. And unfortunately this same attitude carries over into the world of work. With millions of college educated professionals treating the cast of “The Bad Girls’ Club” and “Jersey Shore” as their role models, respect is often taken for granted, ignored, or seen as an entitlement rather than something established ... |
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Using Group Projects to Advance Your Career by Tai Goodwin - Jan, 2012 Group projects are part of everyday life in many workplaces. If you enjoy the autonomy of working by your self, being part of a team may not seem all that exciting to you. It makes sense that by working successfully with a team, you can accomplish more than you could individually. But being a part of the right group project can also help advance your career. Benefits of Contributing to a Group Project at Work 1. It h... |
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