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My resume coaching questions

10/16/2019

I failed a lot when it came to making a career transition from government to tech. I had the wrong network, terrible LinkedIn presence, and an old school resume. Then I got smart and hired a badass coach (💓 Amanda Townsend of BoldChange 💪) who helped me get my stuff together. Now I'm paying it forward, because you better believe it's a game, and you need to learn how to play.

That’s why I teamed up with the Swing Shift for their Career Catalyst series. Today I got to share my experiences (i.e. many failures) with an amazing cohort of people who are ready for their next big thing.

Check out my top 5 questions for rethinking YOUR resume.

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Lessons from the coxswain's seat

10/8/2019

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A coxswain's job is simple: Maneuver a 60ft, 200lb, $55k boat around busy and often dangerous waterways, while listening to a coach's instructions (who is motoring along side in a small boat) whilst coaching and motivating a team of 8 athletes who are rowing so hard that some actually make themselves sick. And if you're in Seattle, it's probably dark and raining. Piece of cake.

Most non-rowers think of the coxswain as a loud mouth with a Napoleon complex who shouts commands. That's only partially accurate...

A loud mouth after a race

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Mind + speech networking hacks

7/26/2019

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Originally published on LinkedIn.

"Your network is your net worth"

In 2017, I discovered just how right Porter Gale was.

My network was painfully inadequate for helping me make a career transition, so I put myself through a gauntlet of 2-3 networking events and informational interviews EACH WEEK for 8 months. Yes, that was exhausting as it sounds. But I made it work because I adapted everything I knew about building relationships.

I shared my hacks at the ATD Puget Sound Summer Networking Extravaganza - read on for some easy tips to change networking from frustrating to fruitful.

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5 ways to make your LinkedIn posts shine

7/15/2019

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Originally published on LinkedIn.

I got the greatest compliment!

"I just love the content you post, it's eye catching and thoughtful and inspiring. That is why I attended the New Tech Seattle that night, it was because of your posting. Can you give me tips on what I can do to improve my own content & posting?"

Check out my tips, tell me what you think, and share yours!

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Networking 101

9/15/2018

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Originally published on LinkedIn.

You're in a room full of strangers at an event. You're probably feeling apprehensive about how to approach people, make a meaningful connection, and not be totally awkward. No big deal. The good news is almost everyone dreads this stuff - even extroverts. But with some preparation and thoughtfulness, you can totally rock your next networking opportunity.

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4 steps to expanding your professional network

9/3/2018

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Originally published on LinkedIn.

Until about a year ago, I kept my professional network limited almost solely to work contacts. As a federal employee based in Seattle, I really didn't see a need for networking and like many people, I realized how wrong I was when I decided to make an industry change. I used four methods to expand my network, which I'll talk about in ascending order of impact.

Shapr
Meetup/Eventbrite Events
Professional Organizations
LinkedIn

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