What kind of change is impacting you right now? Are you laid off? Is your job changing due to "doing less with less"? Have you graduated college and trying to start your career? Are you preparing for retirement? And, how do you react to change? In my conversation with Becky Shook, Psychology Practitioner who helps individuals and groups move through transition, we explored the difference between change and transition and the six types of transition styles each of us tends to experience. Change and transition are not the same. "Although used interchangeably, they are different", says Becky. "Change is the actual event or situation that occurs ... transition is the emotional space people m

There is more to volunteering than you think. I sat down with Mary Lynn Perry, the coordinator for the City of Sacramento’s award winning volunteer program, and author of the free “Get Involved: A How-to Volunteer Guide for Parents, Teachers and Youth”.  She shared the many benefits of volunteering: 1) Gain New Skills: You can acquire professional work experience, whether you have just graduated from high school or college, want to change your career, or transition into retirement. Mary Lynn says: “A lot of people come into a volunteer experience looking to switch a career … they want to try out something for future employment or a part time job”. Molly Lynch, volunteer crewmember at Acce

We’ve all heard the phrase:  “Some things are better left unsaid”.  However, there are times when we need to say things.  Sometimes conversations become crucial, and have life or death stakes. I interviewed Desiree Aragon Nielson, Learning and Development Professional at Catholic Healthcare West / Mercy in Sacramento.  Desiree has been certified in teaching “Crucial Conversations”, a best selling book (McGraw Hill) based on extensive research.  She trains employees in her health care setting, noting that “In health care, it is life and death …we appreciate crucial conversations as a tool”.  1) What are Crucial Conversations?  Based on the authors’ extensive research, Desiree says “three

Does your career or business need a marketing makeover? Executive coach Laura Perez (www.epiphanycoaching.net) shares eight of her marketing makeover “treatments” from her career coaching sessions and seminars: 1) Know Your C.O.B.S. Before you market yourself, be clear on what you want - the Career you want, the Opportunities that are available, the kind of Boss you want to work for, and the Salary you are willing to accept. 2) Be a Problem Solver. Clearly understand and communicate how you can solve problems. Laura says: “Today’s companies want problem solvers, money savers and out of the box thinkers”. Make sure your resume conveys that. 3) Conduct Informational Interviews. Interview ot

On June 30, 2003, John St. John, CEO of Skill Tree, had a dream that would inspire a book and new way of thinking about job fulfillment: “I had a great career but something was missing, something didn’t feel right.” In what I called “a small book with a big heart”, St. John’s book, “The Gift Table” (www.skilltree.net), is an engaging metaphor that gave me a new perspective on job and life fulfillment. In his dream, St. John was transported to a place with beautiful green hills and a picnic table that seemed to stretch around the world. People began showing up at the table; when they arrived at the table, a gift appeared before them. He explained, “Everyone has a gift to share with others.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this episode of Good Work NOW!, will not air this evening as planned - it will air on Sunday, September 6, 7:30 - 8:00 PM on Channel 17. I appologize for the inconvenience.

Hi Colleen: Yes, you can have more than one transition style. My top style is "attachment", followed closely by "turf". There is a questionnaire that Becky developed. I've sent her an email asking her about it's availability. Stay tuned ....

I watched the meeting on TV last night - excellent article Kathleen - captured all the important facts.

This kind of material gives Sac Press a good balance beyond City Hall drama and new coffee shops.

The following related shows are scheduled for Good Work NOW!, 7:30 PM, Channel 17: SCORE! For Your Business, Sunday, August 30 Small Business Administration, Sunday, September 20 Small Business Development Center, Sunday, October 4