Values and Population Served: The Tenth Anniversary of CDA Insights
The 10th anniversary of CDA Insights could generate a desire to look back, however, that topic was already covered in the December 2021...
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CDA Insights
- Jan 16
- 2 min
Coaching and Performance: A Relationship Centered Approach
Clever sayings can guide a coach's approach to their work. The coach may aim to be a “guide on the side, not a sage on the stage.” Or a...
- Sep 19, 2022
- 3 min
Mid-Career Transitions: Evaluation of Commitment, Advancement and Relationships
With competency and identity issues addressed in earlier stages of adult development, those in mid-life (generally around ages 40-50)...
- May 16, 2022
- 2 min
Learning for Life: School's Not Out
While the real estate field focuses on location, location, location, the rest of the world professes education, education, education....
- Mar 21, 2022
- 2 min
Worldwide Connections: Think Globally, Act Locally
Did you ever consider the fact that someone else is doing the same work as you, but in a different part of the world? When we narrow our...
- Jan 17, 2022
- 3 min
Salary, Pay, Wages – Oh, My! Earning in Today's Work World
An internet search on how to negotiate salary quickly pulls up all the usual articles and sources: “Words to Use When Negotiating...
- Oct 18, 2021
- 2 min
Red Flags: Warnings of Pain and Change
In a matter of seconds, someone could be hurt because a red flag was overlooked. In those same few seconds, 74+M google results covering...
- Aug 16, 2021
- 2 min
Dysfunctional Thoughts: Hindrances to Successful Career Problem Solving
Because life isn't always rosy, we may need to take time to look at what is interfering with the chance of a positive outcome to a career...
- Jun 21, 2021
- 2 min
Set Up for Success: Strong Attributes for the Future
While “be prepared” may be known as a boy scout motto, it also fits some personality types (e.g. SJ's in Myers-Briggs type language)....
- Apr 19, 2021
- 2 min
Dreams: Exploring Career Aspirations
As opposed to being fulfilled in sleep, career dreams or aspirations may reveal or influence career decisions or journeys. Practitioners...
- Jan 18, 2021
- 2 min
Growth and Opportunity: Which Comes First?
What do people think of when they hear the word “opportunity”? Maybe they wonder how to create... or take advantage of... or seek... or...
- Nov 16, 2020
- 2 min
Optimism: Being an Intentionally Positive and Unconventional Leader
While no one would argue that 2020 made it difficult for even optimists to feel positive, one role of the career professional is to...
- Aug 17, 2020
- 2 min
Wisdom: Knowledge Increases Effective Decision Making
Most people know the quote “With age comes wisdom” but few know the five words that actually follow: “...sometimes age comes alone.”...
- Feb 17, 2020
- 2 min
Impressions: First, Last, and Right, Wrong – What Is Being Said and Perceived?
Think of all the industries that have specific uses of the word “impression.” For example, we may know about printing (an impression from...
- Nov 19, 2019
- 2 min
Justification: Is Value Being Communicated?
How do people convince employers to hire them? Why do people seek career help? Do they see value in seeking help? If one basic tenet of...
- May 20, 2019
- 2 min
Etiquette: Coaching, Searching, Working While Minding Your P’s and Q’s
Aiming to earn trust from a client, employer, or co-worker should begin with respect. Etiquette is a sure way to demonstrate respect, for...
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