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Dr. Mark Goulston, Bestselling Author of “Just Listen: Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone”

April 2, 2010/0 Comments/in Author, Career Development, Education, Job Search, radio show, Total Career Success/by Sheryl Dawson

Mark Goulston, author of Just Listen: Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone, heads executive coaching at an international strategic and development firm. He has helped Fortune 500 executives, managers and line workers achieve success, and teaches communication techniques that will help you get through to anyone:

Understand how to respond quickly to take control
Get your own emotions under control
Make people feel felt so you can connect
Engage a person by being sincerely interested
Turn complainers into allies
Be willing to bare your own neck and deliver an empathy jolt
Make amends with a power apology

For more from Dr. Goulston, listen to the entire show or visit markgoulston.com.

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Tammy Erickson: How to Retire Retirement

April 1, 2010/in Author, Career Development, Generations at Work, radio show/by Sheryl Dawson

Tamara Erickson, a consultant in workforce trends and talent management solutions, and author of Retire Retirement: Career Strategies for the Boomer Generation joined “Total Career Success” on the radio to share career advancement tips for baby boomers. According to Tammy, current employers have a problem: there aren’t enough young people to take the place of retiring baby boomers. The recession is masking the problem for the short term, but employers are braced for the talent gap. For boomers, this is good. The power is shifting in their favor because they will have the power to renegotiate their relationship with their work, jobs and careers. There are three important strategies and tips that baby boomers who want and need to work can implement:

Challenge assumptions
Renegotiate your deal and get what you want
Reinvent your career and your life

For more from Tamara Erickson, listen to the entire show or visit www.tammyerickson.com.

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Dr. Dalton Conley: How We Got from the Company Man, Family Dinners, and the Affluent Society to the Home Office, BlackBerry Moms and Economic Anxiety

March 25, 2010/0 Comments/in Author, Career Development, Organization Development, radio show, Total Career Success/by Sheryl Dawson

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Dr. Dalton Conley, sociologist and author of Elsewhere, USA, examines, “How We Got from the Company Man, Family Dinners and the Age of Affluence to the Home Office, BlackBerry Moms and Economic Anxiety.” Today’s professional is constantly dogged by a feeling that he/she should be “elsewhere,” whether back at the office, at a party full of potential clients, home with the kids or at social function with the spouse. Always on the go, people feel like they are in the right place at the right time only when in transit, moving from point A to B. Dalton shares how we can redirect our economic incentives, reverse our negative savings trend and invest for a better future.

For more from Dr. Conley, listen to the entire show.

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Marshall Goldsmith, Bestselling Author of Mojo: How to Get It, How to Keep It, How to Get It Back When You Need It!

March 22, 2010/0 Comments/in Author, Career Development, Job Search, Motivation, radio show, Total Career Success/by Sheryl Dawson

Marshall Goldsmith, executive coach and author of Mojo: How to Get It, How to Keep It, How to Get It Back When You Need It!, will join us on “Total Career Success” on March 22, 2010, to deliver game-changing insights on finding personal momentum that fosters a successful career and a balanced lifestyle. As a leading authority on improving workplace behavior, he empowers people by sharing:

The four building blocks of Mojo: Identity, Achievement, Reputation, and Acceptance;
The Mojo Toolkit: 11 specific actions that help initiate and implement change;
Simple exercises for improving workplace behavior, attitude, and productivity level;
Mojo killers and how to turn negativity around;
Eight arguments that occur at work and how to avoid them.

For more insights from Marshall Goldsmith, listen to the entire radio show on Monday, March 22, 2010, at 12:00pm EST/9:00am PST or visit Marshall’s website.

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Dr. Robert Cialdini on Proven Ways to Be Persuasive for Greater Success

March 10, 2010/0 Comments/in Author, Career Development, influencing, Job Search, Networking, Organization Development, radio show, Total Career Success/by DCG

On March 2, 2010, Dr. Robert Cialdini, New York Times bestselling author of Influence: Science and Practice and Yes, 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to be Persuasive, joined Ken and Sheryl Dawson on the Total Career Success VoiceAmerica Internet radio show to share six fundamental principles of influence based on years of research:

Reciprocity – Give to receive;
Scarcity – Position the product or service as unique and therefore in short supply;
Authority – Be the expert;
Consistency – Be consistent with the values/goals of the person to be influenced;
Consensus – Demonstrate agreement as through references;
Liking – Identify similarities with the person to be persuaded.

These approaches can dramatically improve the ability to influence people in all walks of life.

For more insights from Dr. Robert Cialdini, click here to listen to the entire show, or visit Dr. Cialdini’s website at http://www.influenceatwork.com/.

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Dr. Ivan Misner, Chairman of BNI, on Networking Like a Pro: Turning Contacts into Connections

March 9, 2010/in Author, Job Search, Networking, radio show, Total Career Success/by DCG

On March 8, 2010, Dr. Ivan Misner, chairman of BNI and New York Times bestselling author of Networking Like a Pro: Turning Contacts into Connections, joined Ken and Sheryl Dawson on the Total Career Success VoiceAmerica Internet radio show to discuss why meeting new people is only half the battle in networking. Dr. Misner provided advice, tips and action plans for leaving a lasting impression. Contrary to popular belief, it takes more than an elevator pitch and a business card. Successful networking is about cultivating and maintaining strong relationships, and the courting begins the first time you meet someone. Dr. Misner presented five excellent questions to go beyond sharing what you do. Apply these techniques to your job search and career for success.

For more insights from Dr. Ivan Misner, click here to listen to the entire show.

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University of Phoenix President Dr. Bill Pepicello: How to Educate the Next Generation

March 5, 2010/in Career Development, College Grads, Education, Job Search, radio show, Talent, Total Career Success/by Sheryl Dawson

On February 22, 2010, Dr. Bill Pepicello joined the “Total Career Success” radio show to discuss:

Next generation learners and how to educate them, including how only 27% of undergraduates fit the traditional mould of a college student, creating the need for new directions in higher education.
Current legislation on higher education, and how it could affect for-profit institutions.
How the University of Phoenix’s centralized curriculum model facilitates consistency in learning in the classroom and online.
The University of Phoenix’s goal of offering a relevant education to students, alumni and the organizations for which they work, is one of the top goals of the UOP.
The University’s new partnership with Total Career Success, Inc. for job search and career development, which will allow University of Phoenix students and alumni to access to proven resources that will teach them to excel in self-marketing.

For more insights from Dr. Bill Pepicello, click here to listen to the entire show.

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Body Language Expert Janine Driver on “Total Career Success” Radio Show!

March 3, 2010/0 Comments/in influencing, Networking, radio show, Total Career Success/by Sheryl Dawson

Body language expert Janine Driver takes the interpretation of body language to a whole new level. Her insights and recommendations on how to be more aware of the messages people send through body language enable people to improve relationships, performance and confidence. Whether in social, business or professional settings, non-verbal signals are as important to success as verbal messaging.

Janine helps people learn to:

Improve personal presence;
Develop more effective customer relationships;
Get the job they want;
Communicate more effectively to build rapport and influence;
and Increase sales results.

For more from Janine Driver, listen to the entire radio show.

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2 Job Search Techniques Critical for Success

March 2, 2010/0 Comments/in Career Development, Cycle of Success, Job Search, Linkage, radio show, Total Career Success/by Sheryl Dawson

Discover how repetition and reinforcement throughout your job search – from preparing your resume to negotiating compensation – will put you light years ahead of your competition!

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Careers in the Oil and Gas Industry: Opportunities on the Horizon: Insights from Jerry Gauche, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for National Oilwell Varco

April 24, 2009/0 Comments/in Career Development, Job Search, radio show, Total Career Success/by Sheryl Dawson

These days everyone seems to be scrambling for a job, and when you read stories about “recession-proof jobs” and “booming industries,” the oil and gas business rarely even gets a mention. Yet Jerry Gauche, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for National Oilwell Varco (NOV), offered an optimistic view of careers in the field, and provided some valuable insights for job seekers from inside the industry.
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How to be Happy (and Successful!) in Your Career

April 13, 2009/0 Comments/in Career Development, Cycle of Success, Job Search, radio show, Total Career Success/by Sheryl Dawson

Jerry Gauche, National Oilwell Varco’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing, hasn’t followed the traditional career path of an executive in the oil and gas industry. He began his career as a tax attorney, and after 15 years transitioned into organizational development. Yet his unconventional career path is not rare among top performers and leaders in any field. Individuals who embrace opportunities and pursue their passions at every juncture in their careers often rise to the top of their career fields and write success into their stories. By loving new ideas, embracing opportunity and working hard you can make the difference in your job search or career and find a better job, for better pay and a better life.
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Roadmap for Success: 7 Steps to Effective Change

March 9, 2009/0 Comments/in Author, Career Development, Job Search, Motivation, Organization Development, radio show, Stress Management, Total Career Success/by Sheryl Dawson

With all the uncertainty and anxiety that pervade our thoughts and discussions about the economy, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the gloom-and-doom mentality and feel completely helpless. While layoffs and losses can erode confidence, to overcome and succeed we must not let them! We encourage everyone to put the past in the past and focus on the future. Dr. David Krueger, author of Roadmap for a New Wellness Story, shared with us how a systematic approach to change can empower us to achieve career and life goals.

Dave Krueger, M.D., is an Executive Mentor Coach and currently serves as the CEO of MentorPath (www.mentorpath.com), an executive coaching, wellness, and publishing firm in Houston, Texas. He helps executive clients “write the next chapter of their business stories” by combining elements of psychology, neuroscience, and professional coaching into a comprehensive method for effecting change and achieving goals. Dr. Krueger is the author of over fifteen professional and trade books on self-development, wellness, and success, and he frequently gives keynote addresses nationally and internationally. His strategies look at success as both an art and a science, and in his coaching and writing he focuses on the principle of “mind over matter.” In the past Dr. Krueger has served as a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, and has practiced and taught both psychiatry and psychoanalysis. He has been listed among America’s Top Psychiatrists, and from 1996 until his retirement from practicing clinical psychiatry in 2002, he was listed in The Best Doctors in America. Additionally, he has founded and served as CEO for two healthcare corporations, and co-founded a third startup that began as a venture capital endeavor and eventually became a merger/acquisition.
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The Total System Success Story Bob Bunker: How You Can Transform Your Career and Your Life

February 13, 2009/in Career Development, Job Search, Military, Networking, radio show, Total Career Success, Veterans/by Sheryl Dawson

How You Can Transform Your Career and Your Life

With the right knowledge, tools, and positive thinking everyone can achieve their career goals and aspirations. To affirm that belief, Bob Bunker, a good friend and Total System student par excellence, joined us to talk about how he implemented the principles of Job Search:The Total System and achieved his career aspirations.

Transforming the World: How Business Accelerators Facilitate Entrepreneurship and Promote Economic Growth

February 12, 2009/0 Comments/in Career Development, Entrepreneurship, influencing, Job Search, radio show, Total Career Success/by Sheryl Dawson

While big businesses and corporations get all the government and media attention and publicity, it is small businesses and individual entrepreneurs that add the greatest value and diversity to our U.S. and global economy. These smaller entities drive growth in the economy and are the foundation for long term success. Fortunately there are growing numbers of groups and associations that are reaching out to encourage and assist entrepreneurs and start-up businesses in these difficult economic times. One of these organizations is Houston Technology Center (HTC), and this week we had the opportunity to speak with Paul Frison, one of the driving forces behind HTC’s success.

Banking Careers in a Slow Economy – Leveraging Your Skills through Tough Times

January 29, 2009/in Career Development, Job Search, Networking, radio show, Total Career Success/by Sheryl Dawson

The words “economic recession” are without a doubt looming in the minds of job seekers everywhere, and with the banking and financial industries suffering from the global crisis, individuals are left wondering if their hopes of finding employment in these fields are realistic. Yet despite the grim economic forecast, we are confident that the American Dream is alive and well and that job seekers’ hopes and goals will soon become realities! Mike Oakes, a friend and former client, joined us this week to discuss some of the factors and issues coming into play in the global economic recession, and how the crisis is specifically affecting banking careers.

Be a Leader for Life!

January 21, 2009/in Author, Career Development, Job Search, Leadership, radio show, Total Career Success/by Sheryl Dawson

We often reserve the title “leader” for bosses, teachers, and presidents, who are leaders in the “official” sense of the word. However, if we think about it everyone is a leader or has the potential to be one. Whether we are aware of it or not, even seemingly insignificant actions impact the people around us, and we often base our own actions on what we see those around us doing. So how can you become an effective, influential, and positive leader? Doug Gehrman recently published his book Leadership for Life: Your Guide to Becoming a Transformational Leader and joined us this week to share his insights on leadership in the workplace and in daily life.

Power Referrals for Your Job Search & Career Advancement with Andrea Sittig-Rolf

January 6, 2009/0 Comments/in Author, Career Development, Job Search, Networking, radio show, Total Career Success/by Sheryl Dawson

So you have a perfect resume, a top-notch cover letter, glowing reference letters, and the confidence and attitude to interview like a pro. Ready. Set. Job search success… almost. Your preparation, positive attitude, and resume are vital to the life and success of your job search, however there is one integral element missing from this scenario… networking. It is easy to underestimate its value and dismiss it, but in fact seventy five to eighty percent of jobs today are found through contacts and associations. Cold calling seem too intimidating? For many the answer is a resounding yes. Even approaching an acquaintance or friend to discuss jobs and careers can create some nervousness and trepidation. Yet networking remains arguably the most important tool in a successful job search, so take a deep breath and commit to networking your way to a better job and better career. This week we invited Andrea Sittig-Rolf, founder of Sittig Incorporated and author of Power Referrals: The Ambassador Method for Empowering Others to Promote Your Business and Do the Selling for You, to discuss insights for building lasting relationships, and tips for job search and career success.

Insights on Building Your Career Momentum

December 19, 2008/0 Comments/in Career Development, Health Care, Job Search, radio show, Total Career Success/by Sheryl Dawson

Interview with Dan Oglesby, SR VP Human Resources, Spectrum Health

Job Search: The Total System is your proven, step-by-step resource for achieving a better job, for better pay, and a better life. For years our clients have used our tools and techniques, and they have gone on to accomplish bigger and better things in their careers and in their lives. One of our foremost success stories, Dan Oglesby, now Senior Vice President of Human Resources with Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids Michigan, discussed how Job Search: The Total System helped him leverage his career transitions throughout the last 10 years. His remarkable career in human resources and experience helping Spectrum Health become one of the foremost health care systems in the country, position him as a leader in talent management and human capital performance.

The FISH Principle of Life and More!

December 16, 2008/0 Comments/in Author, Career Development, influencing, Job Search, Networking, radio show, Total Career Success/by Sheryl Dawson

Stephen Lundin, Chairman and co-Founder of Ontend Creative Partners, as well as a noted author and speaker on work culture, innovation, motivation, and customer service was the featured guest on Total Career Success VoiceAmerica Radio Show. Dr. Lundin discussed his bestselling book FISH! and upcoming book CATS: The Nine Levels of Innovation and how positive energy and innovation can improve and put joy in your job search and career.

We led this week’s show with some tips for your job search, especially as we enter the holiday season. While the majority of people perceive the holiday season as a slow time that often puts a damper on a job search, it is important to remain active and proactive in your job search throughout the season in order to be prepared when the pace picks up again in January. Here are a few tips for a fruitful job search amid the holiday buzz:

Entrepreneurship for Everyone!

December 8, 2008/0 Comments/in Author, Career Development, Entrepreneurship, Job Search, radio show, Total Career Success/by Sheryl Dawson

Success in any career position involves hard work, commitment, a goal-oriented work ethic, and an entrepreneurial mindset. However, in a contract position or in the contingency workforce in which you really are working independently, it is even more essential to cultivate and refine these traits in order to achieve goals and ongoing success. Michael Gerber, founder of “E-Myth Worldwide,” was the featured guest to discuss the traits, skills, and practices of the successful entrepreneur. Whether marketing a business or your skills for a potential job, it is essential to tap into your own creativity and imagination in order to define and achieve your entrepreneurial vision and goals.