D. C. Reid's Blog (3)

What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?

I am convinced what you want to be when you grow up most often is determined (or at least planted within your mind and spirit) when you are a child.

For instance, many of my clients with solid backgrounds in education, work history and career related activities often fair very well in landing a position that they want. During my coaching sessions with my clients, I discover that many had early ch

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Added by D. C. Reid on December 21, 2008 at 11:57am — No Comments

Employing Youth for the Summer

How Employers Can Develop Young Minds Through Work Experience

At age 13, I had my first job. I worked for a community program serving meals to the elderly. Now, it wasn’t the most glamorous position, bit I learned valuable interpersonal, communication and service industry skills (as well as how to budget and save money). That experience has stayed with me throughout my career. Not to mention, with t

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Added by D. C. Reid on December 21, 2008 at 11:37am — No Comments

"The Working Mom--Balancing Your Yin and Yang"

As a working mothers, many women face daily challenges coming from different directions. Ranging from a “snafu” at work, to getting a call from school regarding your child not wanting to listen to his teacher. Work-life stress can tax your time and sanity. In addition, many super-active moms try to fit 50 hours of work in a 24-hour day.

Working mothers often ask the question, "how can I do everything?” The answer is you cannot do EVERYTHIN

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Added by D. C. Reid on December 21, 2008 at 11:19am — No Comments