Interview Question Suggestions
- Who do you work with and why?
- Why is image so important in the office?
- What advice do you give to talented women who are often perceived to be too young for their job title?
- You talk a lot about the importance of delegation. Can you tell me why?
- I love something I heard you say earlier, "Go to work with the perspective that your boss works for you." - Funny as it sounds, isn't that a little dangerous?
- If things get really bad and the company we are working for is not behaving ethically, why not just burn our bridges and never look back?
- Why is having an exit strategy so important?
- What is the most important thing an interviewee must remember when sitting in an interview?
- Why are networking and relationships so important, and does this apply to everyone?
- Are there any particular networking strategies you would recommend?
- What is toleration clearance, and why is it so important?
- You say learning to set boundaries can really set your career on fire. Why is this?
- You talk a lot about the importance of training others to respect your needs. Can you talk a little about that?
- One phrase you use a lot is, "Under-promise and over-deliver." What does this mean?
- You say really successful women share some fundamental traits and behaviors. What are they?
- There were two part of your presentation that I found particularly useful. Please explain to our listeners how you say "no" and then how to say "yes."
Speaking Topics, Workshops and Story Ideas
- Personal Styling and Setting the Scene at the Office. How you are perceived goes a long way to how well you will do on your chosen career path. I will delve into belief systems around women in the workplace. I will talk about personal style and how, even when you are not in the office, your desk gives away more secrets than you could possibly imagine. I will give tips on personal image, especially for those who are considered "young" or "old" and, of course, how to make your desk work for you. Finally, I will talk about how you can train others to see you in the way you want to be perceived in your working environment.
- 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. I will talk about the mistakes people make, and explain why, even if you love your job, now is the time to start working on your exit strategies.
- The "why you should" and "how to" of effective networking. 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 presentation, 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!
- Toleration Clearing to Improve Work Performance. Tolerations sap your energy more than you could possibly imagine, from the annoying colleague to the button that needs replacing. I will talk about the different areas of tolerations and how to clear them easily, freeing you up to be more productive.
- Do You Manage Time Or Does It Manage You? Do you find you are often in a last minute rush to meet deadlines, attend meetings that are either double booked or achieve nothing, have days that seem somehow to slip unproductively by, and experience crises that loom unexpectedly from nowhere? If so, help is at hand. During this presentation we will install systems that will help you to not only manage your time but the way in which others respect your time.
- Setting Boundaries. Attention Administrative Professionals! Do you sometimes feel like you are the office mouse? If you worry that you are not taken seriously at work, are afraid to speak out when the situation calls, or lie in bed at night kicking yourself for being so timid, then this boundary setting presentation is for you. Learn how to set personal and professional boundaries without fear of guilt or reprisal. I will share ten tips on how to set and enforce your boundaries and be respected for it.
- Interview Strategies. After going through this coaching session, my clients have reported back to me that their interviews were actually fun! I will share mistakes people make when going for interviews and even a couple of great strategies for turning the interview around and putting you in the position of power.
- Planning the Future - The 10-Year Career Plan. Did that make you sit up straight? The mistake women make most often is not thinking ahead. Discover why men move up the career ladder faster than women and how you can be different! If you are planning to be the ultimate career woman, or even if you are planning to stop work or to work part-time and travel, or plan to have a family, you need a long-term plan. No matter what choices you make, ALL women need a strategic career plan.
- Pre-Promotional Strategies. When looking for internal promotions, what you do in the three to six months preceding the interview will make all the difference in its outcome. The suggestions I make for making changes in your current work habits might surprise you!
- Post-Promotional Strategies. According to Michael Watkins, author of The First 90 Days, "Fully a quarter of all managers in major corporations enter new leadership roles each year. Whether their assignments involve leading a work group or taking over a company as CEO, they face very similar challenges - and risks - in those critical first months on the job. How new leaders manage their transitions can make all the difference between success and failure." In this presentation I will talk about why new managers fail and what you, as a new manager, can do to ensure you do not become part of that statistic.