Easter is upon us, and I wanted to send greetings with those of you who celebrate this holiday. I also wanted to reach out to those of you who don’t. I wondered how I might do this, and I finally decided that the best way would be to share a personal story.

I am not sure how religious I am. Now in my 40’s I am still trying to work that question out, mostly without much luck.

But Easter is special for me, and I thought today I would tell you why.

When I think of Easter, I can immediately smell hot cross buns.

I grew up on a farm in the middle of nowhere in New Zealand, and we did not go to church that often, mainly because church was a tiny chapel in a nearby village and there were only services for Christmas, Easter, Weddings and Christenings.

I will never forget Easter Sunday though. We would dress in the morning, dad would find an excuse to disappear and the rest of us, my mother, me, my brother, and my two younger sisters would go to Church.  When we got home my mother would make hot cross buns. If we were good, and I hope, washed our hands, we could put the crosses on the buns.

Read full article here.

A three webinar Networking Series

Dates: Wednesday 7th October,Wednesday 21st October and Wednesday 4th November
Time: 9 pm UK time
Location: Webinar - just log on, or pick up the phone.
Cost: £20 each or **Special Offer - all three for £50**
Book here

Please note: You can participate in one, two or all three of the webinars, and don’t worry if you can’t make the live webinars, we’ll also be recording them so you can listen in your free time.

How to Network Your Way to the Top!!!

If you are frustrated by the old boys club, have been devastated when someone from outside your company got a position that you had applied for internally, because, it seems they knew the bosses, or you know on one hand that networking is important, but on the other you find yourself wasting a lot of time on it with no perceivable benefits, then the following course is definitely for you.

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 more true. If the thought of networking makes you cringe you will love this informative course which will teach you, 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!

If networking has not worked for you up until this point, this series is going to help you understand why, and provide you with a networking plan that is guaranteed to work for you in the future, while saving time and energy in the process.

Not convinced this course is for you?
Think about the following statistics:

1. Research has found that networking accounts for at least 60% percent of all jobs landed and the figures are said to rise as high as 90% for positions at the executive level.

2. Career experts say that the vast majority of job openings are never advertised or publicly announced, but filled through word-of-mouth or networking, known as the “hidden job market.” The likelihood of a job opening not being advertised at all increases with the level of the job.

Can you afford not to be a successful networker?

In this series we will cover three different networking arenas:

* Live networking
* Online Networking
* Inner Circle networking

You will be taught the rules for succeeding in each arena and it will become clear to you which one best suits your personality and should be your main point of focus.

Part 1. Live networking - Wednesday 7th October

* Who you need to network with and how to find these people
* How to develop an effective networking strategy that is time efficient
* How to work a live networking event for best results
* What to do after a live networking event
* How to find and maintain a minimum of 50 useful, active contacts in the next 12 months

Part 2. Online Networking - Wednesday 21st October

* How to develop a useful time efficient plan for networking online
* How to put together a profile that will make you stand out from the crowd
* How to make the most of posting on targeted networks
* How to grow your network and keep it engaged
* How to get your networking contacts to promote you

Part 3. Inner Circle networking - Wednesday 4th November
~ The most effective and underrated networking strategy of them all

* How to become the head of your own networking circle
* How to extend your inner circle of useful contacts
* How to mobilize your network
* Tips for making your network connect with you
* The importance of having clear objective in an inner circle network.

At the end of this 3 part course you will have a clear networking strategy that is in tune with your personality.

* You will no longer waste time and energy on inefficient networking
* You will know who your target network is and how to find them
* You will employ techniques which keep you top of mind with your network
* You will have a plan and a strategy for increasing your useful network by at least 50 people over the next 12 months.

NOTE: The Information provided in each part of this course will not be repeated session to session, so it is highly recommended that you attend all three parts. Although certain networking arenas might not suit your personality type, there will be plenty of information pertinent to the growth of your personal network in each session.

Click here to sign up

This presentation covers:

• 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 CV 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

Click on the following links to download the webinar materials:

Video Recording - Webinar “Your Job Exit Strategy”

• Toleration clearing - Work Sheet
• Networking tip sheets - Live
• Networking tip sheets - Online
• Networking tip sheets - Inner Circle
• Tips for writing online resumes
  




Please note: To reduce the file size and ensure a better audio quality, the recording only includes the actual presentation. The Q&A session from the live session has been removed.


If you have any further questions please email me here.

If you’d like to book a coaching consultation, please click here.

Mentoring Your Potential Successor

by David G. Jensen, Search Masters International

One nugget of advice that may be passed along to you when you first become a manager is the axiom, “If you want to get promoted, then you have to train your replacement.” Sounds easy, doesn’t it? But the road to developing a team member for potential promotion is not an easy one. In this column, I explain a number of difficulties that can come up along the way and describe how you can start off on the right foot by succeeding as a mentor.

Read full article here

Learn more about this and other job promotional tips when you join our webinar on June 23

Come out from the shadows and become the office star! 

Tuesday 3rd March 2009 @ 8pm UK  (3pm EST)
Cost: £37 (for one hour webinar plus 30 minute Q&A session)
Booking Form

Simple and effective steps to develop your confidence in the office and be viewed as a valuable member of your team!
Do you sometimes feel like you are the office mouse? Do you worry that you are not taken seriously at work, are you afraid to speak out when the situation calls, do you lie in bed at night kicking yourself for being so timid? If you WISH you could be more confident then this course is for you!

How you are perceived goes a long way to how well you will do in your chosen career. Developing your confidence will enable you to achieve career success that right now you dare not even dream about.

This presentation will cover:
• The art of re-invention – simple enjoyable steps to a new, confident you.
• Even when you are not in the office your desk gives away more secrets than you could possibly imagine. Learn how to get it to whisper the right information!
• What to do if you feel you are not being taken seriously, or feel left out at work.
• Easy to follow steps for training others to see you in the way you want to be perceived in your working environment.
• …and finally we will share the six simple words that will motivate you every time!

Book here

Today International Career Coach Krissy Jackson and colleague Janene Liston (Current President of Toastmasters Zug) facilitated a workshop for Siemens Business Impact Team, on  “Presenting to Challenging Groups “at their company seminar in Seelisberg, Switzerland.

Topics Covered in workshop:

1.  How to prepare a great presentation that gets results!
     - Purpose and point
     - Body Language and vocal quality
     - Visual Aids
     - Persuasion techniques

2.   Impromptu speaking using the Toastmasters table topics model

3.   An interactive ppt. presentation on how to deal with difficult people, followed by a group role-play using the tips suggested.

Testimonials:

~ An interesting and interactive learning on how to manage confrontational and difficult groups. It will really help me to manage these situations in the future.
~ My take away is that it is important to know as much as possible about the participants and their personal agendas when you prepare for a meeting.
~ Eye openers – this information will be easy to transfer to my daily work
~ An interesting and interactive way to improve facilitation skills
~ This session opened my mind to the fact that in a professional environment you may be jarred to step out of your comfort zone at any time and learning impromptu speaking skills will be a great asset to me.
~ Key takeaway, Get to know your audience and be sure to deliver something that speaks to each of them.

If you would like Krissy Jackson to facilitate a workshop for your group contact Joanne at 
assistance(at)itgirlscoach(dot)com

Note: The content of this workshop was built around information provided in the Toastmasters International Manuals. Find out more about the benefits of joining a Toastmasters club near you.

I am pleased to announce that as the newest member of the team of expert trainers for Women in Technology, I will be hosting regular career development webinars in 2009

For those of you not familiar with webinars, (short for web-based seminar) these are presentations or workshop that is transmitted over the web. The benefit of webinars over telephone conferences is that as well as hearing the discussion, you can see visual aids and presentations and download handouts. A key feature of a webinar is that it is interactive, so people can give, receive and discuss information in real time.
I will present the sessions and chair a question and answer session at the end.

Now you don’t have to be in London or even in the UK to attend a Women in Technology workshop, you can call or Skype in from anywhere in the world!!!

Click here for dates of upcoming sessions.

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Whether you’re looking to browse the latest IT jobs, read the latest news for women working in IT or are simply looking for advice on your next career steps, Women in Technology is the place for you. Use their quick job search to find and apply for IT jobs online or sign up for their networking events and find all manner of IT career information and advice by joining the information community.

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

International Career Coach Krissy Jackson has been newly appointed onto the International Coach Federation Global Board of Directors.

On September 15, ICF Headquarters announced the newly elected members of
the 2009 global ICF Board of Directors:
• President-Elect: Giovanna D’Alessio, MCC, Italy; and
• Directors At Large (terms expiring 2011): Ira Dressner, PCC (USA); Janet Harvey,
PCC (USA); Krissy Jackson, ACC (Switzerland); Ed Modell, PCC (USA);
and Pat Obuchowski, ACC (USA).
New Board members will be joining the following returning Board members:
John Annesley, PCC (Australia); Diane Brennan, MCC (USA); Philip Brew, MCC
(UK); Sylviane Cannio, PCC (Belgium); Tom Hatton, PCC (Ireland); Marilyn
O’Hearne, MCC (USA); Lene Rønning-Arnesen, PCC (Norway) and Karen
Tweedie, PCC (Australia).

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!