Fine tune your appearance

We have a tool kit at our disposal. The shoes and clothes we choose to wear; the purse or brief case we take along. As women we have additional tools at our disposal, we can choose to use make up and how to do our hair. We constantly decide how …

CEO of the house

Job Requirements: Leader Decision maker Change Manager Role Model Compassionate Multi-tasker Empathetic Good listener Negotiator Problem solver Motivator On call 24×7 This description could easily be for a CEO, but why does it sound less impressive and less exciting when the job title is Mother? I did not go to …

How can I help?

We often do not ask “How can I help” but rather think that we know the answer. As managers, and for that matter as parents as well, we offer help thinking we know what it is that the person needs. We may offer to take on specific tasks, help with …

Your career does not need to be just a full time job

Today, there are many options to working.  These may include part-time jobs, project work or self-employment, sometimes a combination of them, providing multiple streams of income.These options can allow us to take part in the workforce while prioritizing other aspects of our lives, like raising kids, taking care of sick …

When should you arrive for an interview?

Recently, a candidate who arrived way too early to an interview, proudly told me that he always arrives 30 minutes early to every interview. He thought that he was being very responsible and ‘doing the right thing’. Arriving Late or Too Early It is clear why you should not be …

Just get started

Some things seem too hard, too big, too overwhelming. We make up excuses why not to start. We make ourselves believe that we can’t do it. Stop thinking about what you SHOULD be doing or should have done. Stop thinking about the END RESULT. Instead, focus on what you CAN …

How to pursue your passions and find a job you love

Some people just know what they are passionate about, but most of us do not find our true passion overnight.  Finding one’s passion is usually a process, realized through a series of small discoveries. Often, it is easier to identify the things you do not want, or do not like …

International Women’s Day: Enter the draw to win 3 coaching sessions

Friday March 8 is International Women’s Day celebrating women’s achievements throughout history. My mission in founding IamBackatWork has been to help women achieve more, and provide them with support throughout their careers. This includes helping women remain in the workforce, guiding them back after they have stepped out, and supporting …

5 Body language tips for job interviews 

Your body language tells a lot about you before you open your mouth! The belief is that 55% of communication is body language, 38% is the tone of voice, and 7% is the actual words spoken. Here are 5 body language tips to creating a great impression in an interview: 1. Powerful Posture Your posture, standing or sitting up …