The Career Makeover Coach

No More Excuses! Stop Waiting and Start Creating the Career & Life You Really Want

Tai Goodwin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:26:05 +0000

Free Tele-class – Thursday, September 9th, 8PM EST: Register Now How long are you going to let your vision and idea sit on the shelf? There’s never been a better time for you to go after what you want. Your purpose is calling you. Your world is waiting for you. There are gifts and talents that only you [...]

The Positive Side of Sacrifice and Discomfort

Tai Goodwin — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:50:05 +0000

Wednesday Inspiration #28 It’s easier to numb out with food, drama, (t.v. or real life), over spending, depression, and even church than admitting that the daily investment you are making 40 hours a week at your job are just not worth it. Yes, your job allows you to pay the bills and take care of your [...]

What Makes Work Great?

Tai Goodwin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:58:35 +0000

In my usual web surfing this weekend, I came across a Job Misery Survey that asked respondents what made their favorite job great. The top two responses were: It utilized my skills and I felt like I had a purpose I was reminded of a few of my favorite jobs and I can honestly say I have to [...]

Career Lessons from Goldilocks

Tai Goodwin — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:33:13 +0000

Remember the tale about Goldilocks…After getting lost in the forest she stumbles across a cottage where she finds porridge, a rocking chair and a bed. For everything she finds, she has to do a little trial and error to get just the right “fit.” The porridge is either too hot or too cold, the chairs [...]

7 Deadly Workplace Sins (And How to Avoid Them) Part 2

Tai Goodwin — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:40:16 +0000

In my last post I listed the first four workplace sins: Gossiping Anti – Social behavior Sloppy work, and Perfectionism. Here are the last three to add to the list: Doing it all: I guarantee you know at least on person who is the only person that does work at their job. To hear them tell it, no one else ever [...]

7 Deadly Workplace Sins (And How to Avoid Them) Part 1

Tai Goodwin — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:16:16 +0000

Most of us are familiar with the seven deadly sins: envy, lust, greed, etc…This post suggests seven workplace sins that can damage your career. Gossiping: There’s a big difference between staying in the loop and gossiping. Staying in the loop means you keep your eyes and ears open for information about what’s going on in the [...]

The Career Makeover Coach Wins eCollegeFinder’s Career Advocate Award!

Tai Goodwin — Tue, 25 May 2010 23:47:03 +0000

I am excited to announce that the Career Makeover Coach blog has been selected as one of the Top 50 Career Advocates by eCollegeFinder. eCollegeFinder is an online resource that helps students advance in a current job or launch a new career by offering degree programs that match their unique educational needs. This award is [...]