Speaking
These are some of my more popular presentations. Specific content and length of presentation can be customized to each specific group/audience. Of course, any of these topics are can also be included in your individual coaching plan.
Slowing down to Get Ahead
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Networking 101
Many of us feel uncomfortable networking. Learn why networking is so important to the job search, and how to overcome your personal apprehension. Develop your strategy for informational interviewing and attending networking events. This interactive workshop gives participants a chance to create and practice their elevator pitch, gain experience networking, and includes a brief overview of social media.
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
Discover how your personality impacts your job search and job satisfaction. This time-tested assessment will help you understand how you interact with the world around you, how you take in information, how your make decisions, and how you prefer to have your life organized (or not!).
Developing a Professional Portfolio
Not just for teachers or artists, learn how you can present a variety of objects to showcase your skills, accomplishments, and goals to current or potential employers. Creating your portfolio increases your self-confidence and gives you concrete examples of your experience to share with potential employers.
Have Your Best Year Ever!
Are you ready to make some big changes? Not sure where to start? Join me and discover the keys to setting and achieving the goals you really want this year. Identify goals you really want and are most likely to achieve, create your own personalized 3-Step Success Strategy, get into action and create huge momentum to keep going, and learn 4 easy ways to overcome any obstacle that arises. Isn’t it time to go for the things you really want in your life? Don’t miss this opportunity to start the year off right!
Interview Skills
Many employers use behavioral-based interview techniques. Learn how you can best highlight your skills and experiences through role-playing.
Job Search Strategies
What are the best resources for your job search? Learn 20 ways you need to know to ensure you’re not missing any opportunities.
Resume Writing
A potential employer only spends 3-5 seconds looking at your resume the first time – does yours highlight what you want them to know? Learn how different types of resumes are best suited for various jobs/careers.
Negotiating Job Offers
Congratulations! You’ve received a job offer (or 2 or more), now what? Make sure you know how to professionally conduct your negotiations.
I've presented for the following organizations:
- Boston College Graduate School of Management
- UMass Lowell Center for Career Development and Cooperative Education
- Boston University School of Education
- Boston University Alumni Career Services
- UMass Amherst Alumni Association
- UMass Amherst Isenberg School of Management
- Middlesex Community College
- Suffolk University
- Lowell General Hospital, Lowell, MA
- Community Teamwork Inc. Lowell, MA
- Regis College Office of Residence Life
- IUGO: Nashua’s Young Professionals Network
- Lowell Women’s Week
- Valley Works Career Center, Lawrence, MA
- The Career Place, Boston, MA