Author Archives: Douglas E. Welch

Archive: Make sure you aren’t working towards the past — from the Career Opportunities Podcast

Whether you are just starting out in your career or working to make your established career better, there is a danger lurking. When talking with careerists all over the world, I occasionally run into someone who is getting better and … Continue reading

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Noted: Productivity 101: A Primer to The Pomodoro Technique via Lifehacker

Productivity 101: A Primer to The Pomodoro Technique via Lifehacker The Pomodoro Technique can help you power through distractions, hyper-focus, and get things done in short bursts, while taking frequent breaks to come up for air and relax. Best of … Continue reading

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Video: Use Leadership to Build the Life You Deserve from “A Year of Leadership”

From “A Year of Leadership” – Career Opportunities Podcast with Douglas E. Welch) Watch this entire presentation – “A Year of Leadership” – Career Opportunities Podcast with Douglas E. Welch   Transcript: I really want to reiterate a couple of … Continue reading

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Combine all aspects of your life into your career — from the Career Opportunities Podcast

Each and every one of us is a unique combination of knowledge, temperament and experience. We all have different wants, needs and desires.  It is this very uniqueness that can bring us great success in our careers, if we use … Continue reading

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Noted: 3 Questions To Ask Yourself Daily To Feel More Satisfied At Work via Fast Company

3 Questions To Ask Yourself Daily To Feel More Satisfied At Work via Fast Company Caroline Ghosn has trouble acknowledging her successes. The Levo League founder and CEO certainly has a lot to be proud of, but like so many … Continue reading

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There are two types of career builders in the world… from Career Compass: Finding Your Career North

Download a sample and Buy Career Compass: Finding Your Career North Manage Your Career There are two types of career builders in the world — those that manage their careers and those who simply let their careers happen to them. … Continue reading

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Archive: Getting the job — from the Career Opportunities Podcast

Finding a job can be difficult, no matter if it is your first job or your twentieth. That said, finding that first “real” job can leave you wondering just how you’re supposed to get started if no one will give … Continue reading

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Video: Lead By Solving Big Problems from “A Year of Leadership”

From “A Year of Leadership” – Career Opportunities Podcast with Douglas E. Welch) Watch this entire presentation Transcript: Solve an intractable problem in the company. Take the customer support complaints you’re getting — and take the biggest question you get … Continue reading

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While we often talk about one, monolithic, Reputation – with a capital R… from Cultivating Your Career Reputations

Download a sample and Buy Cultivating You Career Reputations Reputation While we often talk about one, monolithic, Reputation – with a capital R — I believe that there are a series of reputations that make up the whole — a … Continue reading

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Noted: Sometimes it’s not about profit or convenience… via Gapidvoid Cartoons

Sometimes it’s not about profit or convenience… via Gapidvoid Cartoons There are only ever three good reasons to take a job: it pays well, it’s a great career opportunity or it drives you toward becoming the person you were born … Continue reading

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