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3M’s Failure Was Their Beginning

What IKEA, CVS, and TES Can Teach You About Building Your Career Identity Some of the world’s most successful brands started with complicated names that they simplified into memorable acronyms. IKEA isn’t just a random set of letters—it stands for Ingvar Kamprad (the founder’s name) and Elmtaryd Agunnaryd (his farm and hometown). CVS? Consumer Value…

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3M’s Failure Was Their Beginning

What IKEA, CVS, and TES Can Teach You About Building Your Career Identity Some of the world’s most successful brands started with complicated names that they simplified into memorable acronyms. IKEA isn’t just a random set of letters—it stands for Ingvar Kamprad (the founder’s name) and Elmtaryd Agunnaryd (his farm and hometown). CVS? Consumer Value…

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When Desperation Meets Deception

How Job Scammers Prey on Your Career Dreams (And How to Build Something Real Instead) The message arrives just when you need it most. After months of rejection, finally someone wants YOU. The salary is perfect. The role is remote. They found your LinkedIn profile “impressive.” Your heart races as you read about the fantastic…

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The New Workplace Dictionary:

8 Terms That Prove Your Job Isn’t What It Used to Be. Remember when a job was just a job? You showed up, did your work, got paid, and went home. Now, the very fabric of the workplace is changing, and you need a dictionary to understand what’s happening. If you’ve heard coworkers mention ‘quiet…

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When the Job Search Becomes a Marathon:

The Six-Month Mark That Changes Everything If you’ve been searching for work for months with nothing to show but automated rejection emails and ghosted interviews, you need to know something: this isn’t about you not being good enough. The game has changed, and the old playbook is no longer practical. More than one in four…

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It’s Never Too Late: Your Second Act Success Story Starts Now.

Why Your Best Career Chapter May Be the One You Haven’t Written Yet. If you’re reading this while wondering if you’ve missed your chance at career success, take a deep breath. We see you. We understand the feeling of watching time pass while your dreams sit on the shelf. Maybe you’re 40, 50, or even…

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When AI Eliminates Your Job:

Sarah thought her marketing job was safe. She had ten years of experience, great reviews, and strong client relationships. Then her company introduced an AI writing assistant.

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Your Next Career First: Why Every Professional Breakthrough Starts with One Bold Step.

Why Every Professional Breakthrough Starts with One Bold Step.

Perhaps you’re earning good money but feeling empty inside. Or maybe you’re simply tired of making someone else’s dreams come true while yours collect dust. These feelings are more common than you might think.

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From Intern to CEO: How Marissa Frois Balances Leadership, Motherhood, and Helping Women Build Their Business Dreams

We often feel forced to choose between career success and personal fulfillment. However, Marissa Frois stands as living proof that you can have both, though the path isn’t always perfectly balanced. Marissa’s story began at 16 when she served regular customers Terry and Karen Powell at a local restaurant. She never imagined their conversations about…

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When Retirement Isn’t a Choice:

An 81-year-old woman with heart failure stands on her feet all day at Home Depot, struggling to make ends meet. She’s not alone.

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Tamara Loring Of The Entrepreneur’s Source: Five Things You Need To Create a Highly Successful Career As a Life or Business Coach

Give the Gift of Presence: Be fully present with the person you’re coaching. In today’s world of constant distractions, undivided attention has become a rare commodity. Turn off notifications, close your laptop and put your cell phone aside to make sure the client feels they are your top priority. When I focus completely on a client,…

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Breaking Free from the Pay Gap: How Business Ownership Opens New Doors for Women

September 18th marks International Equal Pay Day – a day that reminds us of that we still have work to do. But here’s what gives us hope: there’s a path forward that doesn’t depend on waiting for others to change. That path is business ownership. The Numbers Tell a Story We Can’t Ignore The statistics…

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10 Warning Signs Your Work-Life Balance Is Dangerously Out of Whack.

Your phone buzzes with another work notification during your child’s baseball game. You can’t remember the last time you had dinner without checking your laptop. Sound familiar?

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When Companies Say “Restructuring” But Mean “Replaced by AI”

“Due to organizational restructuring your position has been eliminated.” As you clean out your desk, you can’t shake the feeling that something bigger is happening here.

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Are You Using the Right Words?

Have you ever stopped mid-sentence, unsure whether to say “gray” or “grey”? Or wondered whether someone “drank” the water or “drunk” it?

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Zoomers Can’t Break In and Boomers Can’t Break Out

We have a job market where the youngest workers can’t get in and the oldest workers can’t get out.

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Why Tough Times Might Be Perfect for Your Business Dreams.

Many corporate employees find themselves wondering if their jobs can truly deliver what they need most.

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Caught in the Middle:

Many corporate employees find themselves wondering if their jobs can truly deliver what they need most.

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When Pink Slips Become Wake-Up Calls:

Many corporate employees find themselves wondering if their jobs can truly deliver what they need most.

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From Flying Cars to Career Freedom:

Many corporate employees find themselves wondering if their jobs can truly deliver what they need most.

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The Purpose Gap:

Making major life decisions can feel overwhelming, especially now when everything around us seems to be changing at lightning speed. North Americans are unsure how to react to all this change. Whether you’re thinking about becoming a business owner, buying a home, changing jobs, or

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Navigating Life’s Big Decisions During Times of Massive Change:

Making major life decisions can feel overwhelming, especially now when everything around us seems to be changing at lightning speed. North Americans are unsure how to react to all this change. Whether you’re thinking about becoming a business owner, buying a home, changing jobs, or

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5 things Corporate Employees Really Need in 2025

Many corporate employees find themselves wondering if their jobs can truly deliver what they need most.

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While Americans Debate Tariffs, Smart Professionals Are Making This Career Move Instead

Finding Your Path Forward in Today’s Uncertain Economy In today’s changing economy, you may be stuck between a steady paycheck and your dreams of something more. You’re not alone. Many Americans are questioning their career paths while also worrying about the economy. Recent Gallup research shows that 58% of Americans believe tariffs will increase consumer…

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Finding Your True North

How Goal Setting and Career Alignment Can Transform Your Life Do you ever feel like you’re going through the motions in your career? Like you’re climbing a ladder that’s leaning against the wrong wall? You’re not alone. Many of us find ourselves in jobs that pay the bills but leave us feeling empty at the…

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