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The loss of a job can trigger a cascade of all kinds of emotions, but if you learn to focus your energy and attention and use the law of attraction you can turn this temporary misfortune around into the opportunity to manifest your dream job.

The law of attraction states that like attracts like. We attract to ourselves energy, situations and circumstance that are consistent with the kind of energy, thoughts and actions that we have been focusing on. So, if you want to change what you see, you’ve got to change what you are thinking, feeling and focusing on. This is fairly elementary stuff. In this article we’re going to focus in on using the law of attraction to land your dream job. Follow these tips consistently and you will begin to see things shifting in your experience:

1. Focus on feeling good

Everything is energy, and we attract things to us at the level of vibration. When you feel good you are vibrating at a higher level, which will attract those favorable experiences into your experience. Don’t let the disappointment that often occurs when you are job hunting keep you down. Schedule in some fun activities and spend time with people who build you up.

2. Express gratitude for the good that is already in your life

Gratitude creates a space for even more good things to appear in your life. Express your gratitude for everything—even the things that come disguised as misfortune because it’s all good.

3. Describe your ideal job

Create a vision board that visually depicts your dream job. Write a detailed description about the kind of job that you want. Describe the kinds of people that you will be working with, the kind of environment, the nature of the work from the point of view of it being in your life already. Read this description or look at your vision board every day to inspire your job search.

4. Don’t stop believing

Believe in yourself. Believe in your talent, skills and experience. Do not focus on the apparently negative things going on around you such as a less-than-favorable economic climate. Believe that what you are seeking is also seeking you.

5. Don’t take rejection personally

When you get rejected, take it as a gift because that job was not meant for you. Express your gratitude for the learning opportunity and keep your focus on your goal of landing your dream job.

A bonus tip is to surround yourself with positive people. A job search is a potentially demoralizing experience, but if you have a group of positive people to encourage you, give you advice and support, then you can stay positive and continue your job search with the knowledge that the universe has only your best interests at heart. Consider working with a career coach to help you explore some options that you might not have considered.

Follow these tips, network with positive people and remain focused on your goal and you will attract your dream job to you.

If you’d like to explore how a career coach can help you in your job search, you are welcome to contact me and schedule an initial consultation.

Coaching as a profession has not been around that long, but in the short time of its formal existence it has had an undeniable impact both on business performance and the quality of individual people’s lives. But what kind of ROI can a person expect to achieve when they hire a career coach or an executive coach?

Because coaching is extremely personalized for each specific situation, in order to really measure ROI the coach and the client must take a look at the current state of affairs, establish a benchmark and then set specific goals that they would like to achieve. As the coach and the client work together towards achieving those goals the gains will be clearly measurable.

By taking advantage of the knowledge and expertise of a coach, the client gains several advantages that will save them time, help them to improve their career, give them guidance as they transition from one job or career to another, or even support them during a job search. Coaches help their clients improve their performance, which is a tangible result in exchange for the investment of buying access to their time and expertise.

The ROI for coaching has been studied extensively and studies have reported a return on investment of anywhere from 5 to 7 times the initial investment.

“The results tell us that corporations commonly identify their best and brightest and use coaching to turn them into more effective leaders. Coaches improve executive behaviors by pinpointing blind spots, altering management styles, and keeping careers on track.” Source: carolrossandassociates.com

Some of the benefits of coaching can include:

Individual benefits from career coaching

• Set and achieve goals
• Work through challenges more effectively
• Increased confidence
• Achieve better work/ life balance
• Improved decision making skills

Organizational benefits from executive coaching

• Increased productivity
• Better conflict resolution
• Higher employee morale
• Formalized grooming of new leadership
• Increased stakeholder loyalty

Coaching can help both individuals and companies stretch themselves and achieve much more than they ever thought possible. Having the guidance of an experienced coach can give you the confidence to attempt challenges that you might otherwise never take on. The return on investment when you hire a career coach to help you move to the next level, or when you hire an executive coach to help your company work through a challenging time can be both tangible in the measurable results you will achieve, but you will also gain many intangible results such as increased confidence and belief in your own ability.

If you are ready to consider working with a career or executive coach to help you overcome some of the challenges you are facing, contact me for an initial consultation to discuss how I can support you as you pursue your goals.

(Originally published in, Branding: There’s More Than Meets the Eye, by Marshall Brown)

Large companies understand the power of “branding” a product. They spend a lot of time, money and energy to create a “brand” that is eye catching and appealing enough to sell their product through to market. They want to make sure that the buyer has a strong connection with that brand. Now think of yourself as a company with one employee – you.

How much time, money and energy have you spent in developing a “personal brand” that is unique enough to sell to your market? An individual who has a well-defined personal brand has more status and a tremendous advantage over the competition in the market place. With a great personal brand, you are already half sold and thus far above the competition.

Personal branding identifies packages and sells the person with a view to grow, influence and generate income. Here are three key ingredients you need to develop a strong personal brand:

1. The personal branding process is about having self-awareness of your strengths and talents, and then letting everyone know about your gifts, talents, and experience. It’s about giving a clear impression of who you are, what you value, what you’re committed to, and how you can be counted upon to act. Your branding statement must provide a clear, concise view of your unique set of strengths and tell why you can do it better than anyone else. You need to be able to state clearly and unequivocally why you are different than everyone else, and what services you offer that make you unique and set you ahead of your competition.

2. Understand how you connect best with people. Consider what your target audience needs and wants, and then identify the value and the experience that you can deliver to meet those needs and wants. Communicate in ways that reach into the hearts and minds of your target audience and connect with their core values and deepest desires.

3. Consistency is one of the keys to building a strong personal brand. Be aware of being consistent in every interaction you have, both in what you say and how you respond. Establishing a professional brand is absolutely critical to long term, sustainable business growth. In an overcrowded marketplace, if you’re not standing out, then you’re invisible. Branding your products and services will give you an edge over your competition and enhance your value to your target market.

Personal branding is an essential element in a successful job search strategy. If you are looking to land a great job, be sure to register today for a free call where you can learn how to write a resume that gets results even in today’s challenging economy.

Now is not the time to put your job search on hold. Not only are there a lot of extra job openings, but also new budgets take effect in January. Human resources receives the job requisitions for the budgeted new jobs in November and these are filled before January 1. Not only that, you have less competition because people think it’s a bad time to look for a job. This is one of the best times of the year to find a job!

Announcing The Career Success Mastery Program

You will no longer be frustrated and anxious in your efforts to succeed. We will work together to:

•  Create a Powerful Resume that Opens Doors
•  Create a A Strategic Cover Letter
•  Develop a Great 30-Second Pitch
•  Launch a job search campaign that will actually work
•  Maximize your networking efforts
•  Increase your energy and confidence level so you can feel great about presenting yourself in a knock-’em-dead interview
•  Negotiate effectively for the salary you desire and deserve
•  Receive professional feedback on how to improve your job search and career improvement skill
•  And so much more!

If meeting with other Greater Washington DC area job seekers in a confidential, face to face manner, facilitated by a Professional Career Coach, appeals to you then this is the program for you.

“Marshall has an uncanny ability to guide his clients to maintain a motivated job search. His networking coaching is incredible, and he is exceptionally accessible. In today’s competitive marketplace, it is critical that executive talent have exceptional guidance to secure your employment goals. I recommend Marshall, without reservation.”

—Bill Williams

We will meet in person or via telephone, once a month for 2 hours PLUS emails in between. The first meeting, by phone, is Friday December 12th at 12:00pm Eastern. Then the group, once formed, will determine day, time and location of subsequent meetings

Ahead-Of-The-Curve Discount: $275 if registered by November 15th 11:59pm Eastern

Full $350 per month payment registration Deadline:
November 29th

Consider this…

When you are unemployed your loss of salary can cost you thousands of dollars per month. This program will pay for itself many times over by helping to accelerate your successes PLUS save 1-on-1 coaching $$ by being a part of this group. Isn’t it time to invest in yourself?!

Click here to learn more!

Are you in the throws of a job search, seeking to make a career change or been recently downsized?

Announcing The Career Success Mastery Program

Let me ask you…

• Do you want to stand out in the crowd of people who have similar credentials and experience?
• Do you want a heightened sense of self-awareness and greater clarity about your purpose and goals?
• Do you want to develop an effective job search and cut down your job search time?
• Do you want support and guidance all along the way?
• Do you want to save 1-on-1 coaching $$ by being in a group?

If you feel that you can’t complete your job search alone, then this group may be a great way to achieve your goals.

With other job seekers. and a certified career coach that will facilitate the meetings, I will share my best practices from working with hundreds of clients. We will work together to plan your course of action, keep you on track, overcome barriers, and celebrate your success!

I understand how to launch a job search campaign that will actually work – no more missed opportunities, wasted effort, or wasted time. The strategies you will work on will be useful during these times and are also useful during a strong economy. I developed the Career Success Mastery Program to help you on your path to SUCCESS!

Is Your Job Search On Hold Because It Is So Late In The Year?

Now is not the time to put your job search on hold. Not only are there a lot of extra job openings, but also new budgets take effect in January. Human resources receives the job requisitions for the budgeted new jobs in November and these are filled before January 1. Not only that, you have less competition because people think it’s a bad time to look for a job. This is one of the best times of the year to find a job!

If meeting with other Greater Washington DC area job seekers in a confidential, face to face manner, facilitated by a Professional Career Coach, appeals to you Click here to learn more!

Who do you know that might benefit from my upcoming Teleseries,  ”Career Success Toolkit”, the Ultimate Unfair Competitive Advantage to Open Doors & Get the Job You WANT?

Maybe it’s you? A friend? An out-of-work colleague?

Getting Hired Is No Accident – Develop Your Job Search Strategy and Win the Job You’ve Always Wanted. You will learn how!

The Teleseries starts September 22, 2010 with career expert and Certified Career Coach Marshall Brown.  Don’t miss this unique opportunity to invest in your career success!

Read more about this important program here:
http://www.mbrownassociates.com/toolkit/index.html

QUESTION:
I have been at my position for three years as a manger and love working here. I would really like to show my team lead that I want to advance within the company. Any suggestions?

ANSWER:
Good for you for taking charge of your career and not waiting for your employer to tell you what to do. Most managers don’t have the time to do that. I really commend you for being proactive and wanting to show the company that you are a valuable asset to them and want to develop yourself as well.

Here’s one idea that I use a lot with my clients. Some of this is adapted from the work of George Johnson and Jeff Staggs, authors of “The 7 Entrepreneurial Skills”.

1. Why not survey the company and come up with a vision of what you can do to make the company better? Determine where in the company a problem might exist, a new challenge or something that you may have an interest in improving. Stumped? Ask yourself these simple questions to start the ball (and your mind) rolling:

• What current projects are being worked on?
• What are the company’s values?
• What are the unmet needs of the company?
• What are other like companies working on?

2. After assessing the needs of your company, start brainstorming ideas for a new vision or project. Don’t limit yourself. Think outside the box and ignore all those “I can’t do that” voices.

3. Develop an outline of the steps you would take to implement the idea. Ask yourself:

• What need will this project or vision fulfill?
• What is the niche this project will be filling?
• Who might you partner with on this project?
• What is the suggested time frame for this project?
• How will this idea be funded?

4. Get feedback. If you are able, ask your peers, your manager or your own staff for their feedback on your idea. Be sure you go to folks whom you can trust and with whom you feel comfortable sharing your idea. Listen to what they have to say and make changes if necessary.

5. Present your idea to management. Recap what you have done, including the assessment, your idea and a rough outline of the plan. Be open to a discussion on how to make it even better. Keep in mind that you are going to them with an idea. It might work, it might not. But you have done something that hopefully will help the company to move forward. What decision maker, president, CEO wouldn’t want that?

I also encourage those of you who have ideas or examples of what you’ve done to advance in their company to send them to me and I will post them on this blog.  (You can be anonymous if you want.)

This is all about positioning yourself as a leader and a leader takes charge of his or her career. They create a vision, develop a plan to make it happen and then implement it. It’s now your turn to step up and become a leader in your company. Good luck and let me know how you do!

Original post from “The Career Coach Is In” from The Washington Post.
http://views.washingtonpost.com/on-success/career-coach/

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http://www.mbrownassociates.com/articles.html

Marshall Brown, President of Marshall Brown & Associates, was recently selected as the new career coach correspondent for The Washington Post “The Career Coach Is In” blog.

“Whether someone is in the midst of a job search now, “between successes,” or considering a career change in the future, I hope each person will gain invaluable resources from reading this blog,” Brown explained.

The subscribers of “The Career Coach Is In” have expressed their excitement in corresponding with Brown and have made it quite clear that they are hungry for insight to their burning questions on interviewing, resumes, networking, and the overall job search.  Brown plans to offer just that–specific solutions and details on these topics and others.

“The Bureau of Labor Statistics just reported the number of long-term unemployed (those jobless for 27 weeks and over) was 6.8 million,” Brown declared. “These people can use all the advice and resources they can get, and I plan to give them all I can.”

Brown is a certified career and executive coach, an entrepreneur coach, and a personal brand strategist. He is also the past board president of the Washington, DC Chapters of both the International Coach Federation and the Association of Career Professionals International.

Brown also publishes his own monthly e-newsletter called “It’s All About You!” He also writes a monthly career column for Association Trends called “Ask the Coach,” and has published articles in leading association management magazines and newsletters.

As an industry expert, his speaking engagements have attracted hundreds of association and business professionals from across the country. He can be seen on Business Week Online regarding the benefits of hiring a business/executive coach.

 “Those who are looking for unbiased, professional advice on changing careers, managing the job search as a project, or have just been laid off will definitely want to subscribe to ‘The Career Coach Is In’ to get in on the conversation,” Brown says.

For more information about Brown’s programs, visit www.mbrownassociates.com

Do you want to keep your career healthy? Improve the quality of your life?  Be more effective at work? Heighten your sense of self-awareness and get greater clarity about your purpose and goals? Career coaching gives you greater focus and an increased awareness of the choices you make.

I have a new video that will give you some insights.  Check it out here:

http://www.mbrownassociates.com/careercoaching.html

Shaky Career? The current economic climate calls for a strong career management plan, one that will, despite the recession conditions, propel your career to new heights.

Laid Off? A career coach works with you on setting goals or reinventing yourself if you have been laid off. Even if you are not faced with that forecast you still need to take the time to plan to make sure the career you want is what you are pursuing.

A Career Coach works with you to plan your course of action, keep you on track, overcome barriers, and celebrate your success.

Did You Know That There Are Tax Benefits of Hiring a Career Coach?

Whatever the investment, keep in mind that job hunting expenses may be DEDUCTIBLE on your income tax returns. As such, my services are typically fully deductible. But check with your accountant for specifics because I’m not a tax professional and laws in your area may differ.

Read more here: http://www.mbrownassociates.com/careercoaching.html