Career Success

07 Jul Executive Presence: A Learnable Skill You Must Not Underestimate!

Posted at 06:00h in Career Acceleration, Career Success, Executive Coaching, Executive Presence, Leadership, Predictable Promotion by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

  As pointed out in an article from Business Insider, executive presence is ranked as a top attribute sought after by organizations looking for first-class leadership. The article cited research conducted by the Gartner firm that ranked executive presence #2 on a list of the top...

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01 Jul Supercharge Your HR Career

Posted at 13:02h in Career Acceleration, Career Success, Executive Presence, Leadership, Leadership Mindset, Predictable Promotion by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

  I was inspired to write this blog post after attending the recent SHRM-Atlanta Conference 2014 where I heard Tom Darrow, SPHR from Talent Connections, speak to a standing-room-only audience. His topic was Managing Your Career in HR, and his presentation reminded me of the early years...

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24 Jun Illuminate Your Executive Presence Blind Spots

Posted at 10:37h in Career Success, Executive Presence, Leadership, Predictable Promotion by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

  Around this time of year luxury automobile brands begin to roll out previews of next year’s models, touting their innovations and amenities. One of the features getting attention these days is technology that helps identify other vehicles that may be hidden in your blind spot....

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17 Jun Look and Act the Part You Want

Posted at 06:00h in Career Success, Executive Presence, Leadership by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

  According to a recent study conducted by the Center for Work-Life Policy, a major think tank based in New York, one of the keys to executive presence is to act the part. The research found that those who demonstrate perceptible executive presence act confident, decisive,...

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10 Jun Getting Real About Career Success

Posted at 12:11h in Career Acceleration, Career Success, Executive Coaching, Executive Presence, Leadership, Leadership Mindset, Predictable Promotion by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

  A few years back I was asked by a large corporation to coach one of their up-and-coming executives so she would be ready to step into a bigger leadership role. At first she was very excited about the opportunity. We mapped out a strategy for...

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02 Apr Mindset and Mentors: Helping Women Win Predictable Promotions

Posted at 11:10h in Career Success, Executive Coaching, Leadership, Leadership Mindset, Predictable Promotion by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

  I recently conducted a special executive presence development seminar for top talent at a multinational Fortune 500 company.  While doing my background research I came across a great article about the struggles that women face in their careers, despite so much collective effort to create...

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11 Mar Personal Branding & Executive Presence: Uncover Your Fabulous Factor!

Posted at 07:00h in Brand, Career Acceleration, Career Success, Executive Presence, Predictable Promotion, Professional Image by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

  The way people get to know you is to learn about what makes you outstanding – what I call your Fabulous Factor. Each of has that special “X Factor.” Unfortunately, 80% or more of today’s top talent will never dig deep enough within themselves and...

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18 Feb Channel the Olympian Mindset for Career Success Gold

Posted at 07:00h in Career Success, Executive Presence, Leadership Mindset, Predictable Promotion by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

  To exemplify the success mindset – whether in the sports arena or the business world – you especially need the four particular traits outlined below. 1. Team Vision Olympians and iconic leaders exude a shared team perspective. They promote themselves and win recognition from others through an...

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12 Feb Success Journaling for Predictable Business Achievement

Posted at 10:22h in Career Success, Leadership Mindset, Predictable Promotion by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

  Looking back over your incremental progress can inspire you and give you courage to keep moving onward and upward. That’s why I recommend that you start keeping a “success journal” where you jot down your day-to-day accomplishments. Why? Small successes seem insignificant or routine on their...

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06 Feb Stop Being Boxed-In and Seize the Career You Want

Posted at 07:00h in Career Acceleration, Career Success, Communication, Executive Presence, Leadership, Leadership Mindset, Predictable Promotion by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

  You know you are capable of so much more. But you have become such a reliable cog in the machinery that it never occurs to your superiors to offer you a promotion. So here are five essential tips and two great exercises from my toolkit...

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