Smart People Ask for Help
There is an important life lesson that I keep learning, then forgetting, then learning all over again, and it is simply this: I can achieve so much more with the support of others than I can … Read More
My Labor of Love: Your Job Search Goes Social
It’s finally here – Labor Day – the day I promised to share some REALLY BIG NEWS for job seekers and career climbers everywhere. My labor of love. I’m so excited! Why? Because not a week … Read More
Get Back to School, Always
Back to School is one of my favorite times of year, and walking through the corner drugstore today I found myself fighting the urge to buy a few school supplies – an Elmer’s glue stick spoke … Read More
Dear Career Changers – TGIF!
{I shared this on Friday with my Facebook page fans but thought my LinkedIn followers might also be able to relate…} And who hasn’t heard the term, TGIF? I had my head down for so long … Read More
What’s on Your Cocktail Napkin? (Hint: What Are Your Goals?)
Positive Affirmations I’ve long been a a believer in the power of positive affirmations. I actually start each day by reading a Louise Hay calendar; the affirmative message causes me to pause and focus on what’s … Read More
Conquer Your Fears, Don’t Let Them Stop You!
Yesterday I played hooky and spent the day riding roller coasters at Six Flags Great America. Or I should say “trying” as the weather did not cooperate and I actually only rode two. Fear didn’t stop … Read More
Own Your Ellipsis. What’s Your Dot Dot Dot?
I am a dot connector, and I love making high-value introductions within my network. Nothing makes me happier than when someone asks me, “Sima, who do you know who…” and I am able to say, “I … Read More
Networking is an Action Verb
Yesterday I had the honor of speaking to small business owners about social media at the Dex Media Marketing Success Seminar. In short, I had a ball! But what I want to share with you today … Read More
Shifting Focus, Surround Yourself with People Who Can Lift You Higher
Is it time to shift your tribe? Years ago I did a consulting engagement with a women who worked in sales for a large non-profit. It was a lucrative job but she wasn’t happy; she wanted … Read More
Personal Branding, Is Your Personal Brand Sticky?
This week I had the extreme pleasure of talking about Personal Branding for more than 400 Orbitz employees around the globe. It’s a fascinating subject, and one I’m passionate about, but it is the story of … Read More