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Coaches Corner/Jane Cruz I grew up and began my career in the San Francisco Bay Area before moving to Los Angeles to take a job at Universal Studios. That move exceeded my wildest dreams and reflects what has been a fairly consistent theme in my life. The daughter of Portuguese immigrants, I was the first …
Read More5 Keys to Building a Learning Organization 0
Forbes announced major news in the $135 billion worldwide corporate training industry this week: after four years of budget cuts, spending increased on corporate L&D increased by 9.5% last year. This is a major uptick shift in corporate HR spending. Companies now realize that they simply cannot find the skills they need in the workforce …
Read MoreHow to Beat the ‘Black Hole’ 0
You don’t have to be an astronomer to know about one kind of black hole: the online job application process. But have hope. There are things you can do to increase the chances of getting your résumé through employers’ applicant screening systems, say experts Josh Bersin, CEO of human-resources consulting firm Bersin & Associates and …
Read MoreYour Résumé vs. Oblivion 0
Many job seekers have long suspected their online employment applications disappear into a black hole, never to be seen again. Their fears may not be far off the mark, as more companies rely on technology to winnow out less-qualified candidates. Recruiters and hiring managers are overwhelmed by the volume of résumés pouring in, thanks to …
Read MoreTop athletes and singers have coaches. Should you? 0
Personal Best by Atul Gawande October 3, 2011; The New Yorker No matter how well trained people are, few can sustain their best performance on their own. That’s where coaching comes in. I’ve been a surgeon for eight years. For the past couple of them, my performance in the operating room has reached a plateau. …
Read MoreUS Now Investing Over $1Billion In Executive Coaching With 700% ROI 0
Executive coaching is a fast growing business, at least in the ‘usual suspect’ economies of the developed world. And there are no shortage of individuals, firms and educational institutions ready and willing to provide it. Just try entering the term into Google to see just how many (this morning the search generated over 770,000 results …
Read MoreThe Corporate View of Executive Coaching 3
Major companies worldwide are starting to see the value of executive coaching and are even developing in-house stables of coaches. According to Dr. Kenneth Randall, director of executive talent at Banner Health, “coaching can truly unleash a leader’s hidden potential.” As one of the largest non-profit integrated health-care systems in the nation, Banner has found …
Read MoreThe New Executive 0
By Lynn Velazquez, Ed.D. Finally! After 4 months of interviews, waiting, meetings and networking, you landed a great job at a great company. After a difficult round of negotiations you accepted their offer and start tomorrow. Your best suit is out, your iPhone has been charged and you are ready to impress everyone. What could …
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