At long last my speech was ready and so was I. The stage fright had subsided and I knew I had prepared enough. I titled my speech The Politics of Action. As it turned out, it was very well received, but this wasn’t certain when I was prepping for it.
Read MoreNot unplugging can increase stress, make us ineffective (even dangerous depending on the work that we do), and make us crazy. The body is not a machine. It is an organism that works to maintain stasis, or balance. Our actions must support our body’s natural desire for stasis. We do this by monitoring and controlling how our lives pull us in numerous directions. If we do this, we experience many benefits…
Read MoreAs a Collegiate Gigster, you are good at bringing aspects of your life together to create something new. This entrepreneurial spirit is inherent in who you are and what you do. I ask that you use the metaphor of the book to provide a framework with which to capture your creativity, your ideas, your contribution to the world. You never know, you may have a best seller!
Read MoreWe often hear from self-help gurus that we must empower ourselves. Envision our future and it will come true. Write the story of our life and it will come true. Yes, at their base, these ideas are good, but what does that really mean? How do we go about it? Are they separate or one in the same? Are they supposed to happen right away? And if they don’t am I a failure?
Read MoreThe right photo will help propel us past our competition. The budget spectrum for head shots is broad – from free (that cousin who loves photography) to thousands of dollars (studio quality work) – but start where you can and go from there.
Read MoreOne thing that makes this easy for me is that I only acquired my Ph.D. a few years ago. I think of myself as a newly minted graduate, not too different from someone in their late 20s. I am also a professor, so I also spend much of my time with students half my age. I find this refreshing. I consider myself a perpetual student and a life-long learner.
Read MoreWhether you work for a private business, the state or the federal government, age discrimination will continue to be an important factor in your day-to-day operations. Every employer needs to ensure that they remain within the law when hiring, training, promoting and firing employees.
Read MoreThe Colégas Group was something that I saw value in early on. It took work & time to demonstrate its worth to others. Listening to their input helped me see what their definition of value was and provided a guide to continue the conversation and ultimately convince them.
Read MoreMost small businesses, when given an initial quote for the design of a logo, are shocked at the price. For them the shock is typically from just not understanding the work involved. Even if they do, it is typically not something they had budgeted for. They usually just revert to some home-designed logo that doesn’t meet their needs and will not increase revenue.
Read MoreWomen-owned businesses are the fastest growing businesses in the US. When they are able to find venture capital, they have a much higher rate of success than the average sponsored company. My company is just starting out and we are epitomizing what it means to “bootstrap” a company from the ground up. I shared my story at the 2018 Women’s Leadership Conference.
Read MoreThe Bureau of Labor Statistics noted that as of February 2018, the unemployment rate of those 55 and over is just 3.2%. The annual rate of growth for the number of people entering the workforce who are 75 and older is a staggering 6.4%. Are most of these new workers re-entering the workforce hired in upper level (and high-paying) management and professional jobs?
Read MoreA call to all the gig workers out there - we’ve shared what we have been doing, so we’re curious what have you been up to? Share your stories of how our articles have helped you grow and develop.
Read MoreWe all have skills and abilities that are informed by life experiences within and outside of work and school. Learn to tell stories about those experiences. Put in the work to understand the meaning and life lessons of your experiences. Doing this will help you stand out from the crowd.
Read MoreThis summer I decided to take an aspect of my dissertation and see if I can create a journal article out of it. I chose to work on a new concept that grew out of my findings and develop it more fully as an article.
Read MoreYou have to care about yourself enough to know that once you do what you have to do. You must make time to do what you want to do. Here are some strategies to help us all focus on self-care as it relates to mental well-being.
Read MoreI share this story as proof of concept: Gigs such as these can and do pay. A college education provides the foundational knowledge in addition to the experience and confidence to speak and present when an opportunity such as this presents itself.
Read MoreOne of the best ways we can use the summer months is to plan for the next 12 months. Whatever our gig work is, we should all have a plan in place that provides the following insights: Reflection, Strategizing, Planning, and Execution.
Read MoreIt's kind of empowering to be able to say at a faculty luncheon: "Well, my personal philosophy is stoicism...," wait for the inquisitive looks, then say: "...and let me tell you what that means to me."
Read MoreOver the years, we’ve heard a lot of professional advice from well-meaning friends, family, and school officials. The adage “Fake it till you make it.” is a familiar one. We also heard that we should apply for a job even if we are only 50% qualified…
Read MoreAs you ponder who you are, realize that you will never definitively answer that question. What we can do is decide who we are today, tomorrow and into the near future. Knowing who we are adds to our confidence as professionals.
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