The IT Girls Coach

Career Development… Pre-Promotional Strategies that work!
Presented by Krissy Jackson

When vying for an internal promotion what you do in the 3 – 6 months preceding your interview will make all the difference to its outcome. And the suggestions I make for making changes in your current work habits might surprise you!

Who are you?
What makes you unique?
Who do you work best for/with?
Have you planned a route to follow?
Are you adapting, learning and growing?
…or are you chasing your tail as you try to figure out what others want from you?

Can you get promoted in the next three months? I have not yet worked with a client who did not achieve this goal, even those who came to me feeling as if they were not taken seriously at work.

This presentation will cover:

• Why you should be thinking about your promotions 6 months before you even apply for them
• Getting your “estate” in order
• Clearing current tolerations effortlessly
• How to make your appearance work for you
• Why you should go to work with the perspective that your boss works for you
• Strategies which will get you promoted regularly

Suggested Attendees: All business professionals

Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Time: 02:30 PM — 03:30 PM EASTERN TIME
Where: Webinar - You can call in from anywhere in the world!
 
Register here

I am a great supporter of ASHOKA - here is their latest news

BE A CHANGEMAKER - Support a leading social entrepreneur

For nearly three decades, Ashoka’s highly rigorous and effective selection process has identified and welcomed to our Global Network more than 2,000 Leading Social Entrepreneurs, or Ashoka Fellows, whose innovative solutions to social problems produce transformative, lasting impact.

We have just finished the process of vetting a new group of Leading Social Entrepreneurs from around the world. You have the unique opportunity to support their stipends.

YOU can be the critical partner who helps them fly

HOW?

1. Pick a social entrepreneur

Select them by region or issue

AFRICA / ASIA / EUROPE / SOUTH AMERICA / NORTH & CENTRAL AMERICA
EDUCATION / ENVIRONMENT / CIVIC ENGAGEMENT / ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / HUMAN RIGHTS / HEALTH

2. Enable them to scale their impact with your support
You can support a whole stipend or give to a common fund. The average stipend amounts are calculated by regional cost of living estimates, specific Fellow needs and Fellowship considerations.
For inquiries or to get started, contact supportfellows@ashoka.org

3. Participate in changing the world
Follow the story of your leading social entrepreneur through regular updates. Share their stories with your family and friends. Contribute to making the world a better place.

CONTACT - ASHOKA  at supportfellows@ashoka.org OR CALL (703) 6008296

If you’d rather directly invest in Ashoka online, click here.
If you’re interested in learning more about Ashoka, visit www.ashoka.org or read our 2007 Summary of Results.

Check the Fellows on the ground in the Ashoka Travel Experience to Argentina: Watch the video.

From: Fortune Magazine Ask Annie 

The traditional male style doesn’t appeal to many women, says an eminent executive coach, and that’s okay. Women’s own style works just fine, if they let it.
By Anne Fisher, senior writer
October 10, 2008: 9:40 AM ET

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(Fortune) — Not long ago, in a workshop with a group of senior executives, coach Lois Frankel tried a little experiment.

“You look like a pretty powerful person,” she remarked, in a friendly tone, to one of the female honchos in the room. The woman reacted by demurring: “Who, me? No, no, I’m not really powerful…”

A few minutes later, Frankel made the same comment to a man in the group, whose executive rank was roughly the same as his female peer’s. His response was radically different. He preened a little, acknowledged the compliment, and accepted it as his due.

“Women are often uncomfortable using the word ‘power’ in relation to themselves, and no wonder,” says Frankel. “If we had to let men define power for us, we wouldn’t want it.”

Read full article here

Just how relevant are we?

Networking is very important to me and I realised recently that my contacts list was getting rather long and I was in fact not ‘in contact’ with most of the people on it.

What to do? There were three choices:

a) Be the proud owner of a long and completely useless list of names and email addresses. Most of whom I know little or nothing about and, who probably know just as much about me.

b) Delete everyone I am currently not in contact with, even though they were the ones who asked to be connected with me in the first place.

c) Start being ‘in contact’ Let my network know what I am doing and what to expect from me and provide them with at least one content rich, practical article on a monthly basis. Make offers that will be helpful in their career development and invite them to contact me regularly so that I might learn more about them and be a useful part of their network too.

Well of course put this way there was no contest and the business newsletter I discontinued two years ago due to lack of time was reborn.

The immediate response from my network was both valuable and at times amusing.

Read full newsletter here

Success Strategies for a Fulfilling Career

October Webinar: Setting Boundaries in the Office

Presented by Krissy Jackson

Date: 9th October
Time: 9pm Central European time
Place: Webinar - Details will be emailed upon registration
Cost: $25

It is a fact that women tend to experience more difficulty setting boundaries than men do. We’re socialized in a way which makes it seem like we’re “bad” if we are too assertive. This webinar will teach you easy, but successful strategies for setting and enforcing your boundaries and being liked and respected for doing so.

My clients often comment that they’re afraid that if they say “no” or speak out that their colleagues will not like them, or even heaven forbid that they will become the office B**** that everyone loves to hate.

Do you sometimes feel like you are the office mouse? If you worry that you are not taken seriously at work, are afraid speak out when the situation calls, or lie in bed at night kicking yourself for being so timid, this webinar is for you.

The Presentation will cover:

- The definition of boundaries in an office context.
- Why women find boundaries so difficult to put in place
- And, most importantly, what you can do if a lack of boundaries is standing between you and the career success you desire.

Boundaries are critically important to your success in life, both personally and professionally. They define who you are and who you are not. They empower you to value and respect yourself. And, when you do, others will as well. If you want to claim your place in this life, if you want to reach your goals, if you want to achieve the success you desire – it all starts with you.

Take on the challenge – I guarantee you that the rewards will be well worth it.

You will learn:

- How to set and enforce your boundaries and be respected for it
- How to train others to respect your needs
- How to delegate with ease
- How to say yes and no – keeping everyone happy including yourself
- How to under promise and over deliver
 
Click here to Register Now!

GET SMART! Try the bottom of the class on for size.

There’s a time and a place for everything. The same can be true when it comes to being smart. This is not about being dumb, but rather about being aware that there are many times in life when it pays to not be the smartest one in the group.

Read full newsletter here

Career Strategies:

Why it is Important to Plan Your Exit Now!
Presented by Krissy Jackson

Everyone Needs an Exit strategy! - According to a recent poll conducted by CareerPath.com, 40% of the 1,400 workers surveyed said that they planned to change jobs within a year, of this group only around 20% had an exit strategy.

Whether you’d like to leave for better opportunities or simply because your job is not working for you - I can promise that if/when the time comes to look for greener pastures the transition will be a lot less painful, perhaps even enjoyable if you get a strategy in place now.

This presentation will cover:
• Why everyone needs an exit strategy even if they love their current job
• Tips for keeping up with industry trends
• Effortless weekly maintenance checks that will make your resume stand out
• How having an exit strategy can help you improve your career path
• The importance of your performance contract
• Networking tips that will have people coming to you with job offers

Suggested Attendees: Everyone

Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Time: 04:00 PM — 05:00 PM EASTERN TIME
Register for this webinar now

If you’ve been buring the candle at both ends this is for you!

NETWORKING MADE EASY

Three different strategies for three very different kinds of people

Remember the old saying, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know?”
Well, in this competitive age, the rule has never been truer. If the thought
of networking makes you cringe, you will love this informative course,
which will show not only why networking is essential for YOU but also that
networking is not a “one hat fits all” approach. There is a specific method
to suit every kind of person, even introverts!

 
What to Expect From This 4 Part Networking Course:

Course begins on Tuesday 29th July at 6pm
Tuesday 29th July - Tuesday 15th August

Our 4, one hour, weekly Group Coaching Sessions will be conducted via
webinar / and a teleconference line. You can also get added support during the
week from others just like you on my Online Networking Discussion Forum.

Objectives:

You will

· define exactly what you want to achieve from networking
· learn who YOU should network with
· learn how networking can help you to grow
· learn how networking can affect your business or career long term
· develop a clear networking strategy
· discover the intricacies of the three notable networking arenas
· define which arena is most suited to your personality
· practice your newly learned skills within the group
· expect to increase your useful network significantly over the next 6 months!
· enjoy the process immensely!

Also included:

· Strategies for networking within each networking arena.
· Ten top tips for networking within each networking arena.
· Membership in my Networking Forum for group support and to ensure
lessons learned become second nature.

What some of the participants in the last course said:

I want to thank you again and say that being part of your networking
programme was a wonderful experience. It’s interesting to mention that I
learned LOADS about networking but — surprisingly — I learned possibly
more about me as a person. You rock!
Angela Carson
Spain

One of the things that I really appreciated from the course is the fact that
you have given a label to something that I had not really appreciated
before. That is inner circle networking.
Darren Sharman
Germany

I would say this course has been a great in-depth introduction for me
because I have really never had to do networking. I did have a lot of
apprehension about what it would entail. But, from this course, I have
determined that there are a lot of things that I can do and that
I am already doing that will work perfectly, including some live networking.
I think you’ve given a lot of wonderful pointers on how to do that. So, I feel
really excited.
Valentina Zeff
USA

I just learned so much, it is fantastic. I have learned basically that networking
is work, but it is a little bit fun too. I am more excited about it I have to say,
than I was before. I think, I will reach out more in the future than I have been
I am amazed at all the opportunities that there are for networking. I am also
thrilled to find that I do some of them already just naturally.
Suzy Schwarz
Germany

Two for the price of one! …in the true nature of networking, if you sign up
with a friend you both get the course for half price.

But the course numbers are limited to 12 participants
- so don’t miss out. Sign up using this link now!