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Most jobs, particularly in the private sector, are never advertised at all. You find out about those jobs through talking to people – networking. Read more on sister blog, WiseWolf Talking.  Get your free half coaching session at this link; Job Search Part 3:What networking can do for your job search! | WiseWolf Talking - the Wisewolf Coaching Blog Wendy Mason is a career coach working mainly with professional women who want to make that jump to senior level while having a life outside work. Before working as a coach, Wendy had a long career in both the public and private sectors in general management and consultancy as well as spells in HR. She now divides her time between face to face coaching, and coaching and blogging on-line. You can contact Wendy at  wendymason@wisewolfcoaching.com  and find out more at  http://wisewolfcoaching.com Email Wendy now at  wendymason@wisewolfcoaching.com  for a  free half hour coaching session  by phone or Skype Coming shor

I found this lovely video on YouTube.  It is wisdom in its purest form. T his clip is from his visit to Doon School in Dehradun, India, on October 28, 2011. The entire event can be viewed at  http://youtu.be/-3qC5YrfKjc  (www.dalailama.com) Wendy Mason is a career coach working mainly with professional women who want to make that jump to senior level while having a life outside work. Before working as a coach, Wendy had a long career in both the public and private sectors in general management and consultancy as well as spells in HR. She now divides her time between face to face coaching, and coaching and blogging on-line. You can contact Wendy at  wendymason@wisewolfcoaching.com  and find out more at  http://wisewolfcoaching.com Email Wendy now at  wendymason@wisewolfcoaching.com  for a  free half hour coaching session  by phone or Skype Coming shortly - the WiseWolf Career and Personal Development Programme - if you would like to know more email  wendymason

Today we have an interesting and thought-provoking guest post on career development on sister blog, WiseWolf Talking .  It is from Lindsey Harper Mac.  Lindsey is a professional writer living in the Indianapolis area. She specializes in writing guest posts on social media and education. Currently, Lindsey is completing work on her master’s degree. When most people talk about making a career change, that decision is the product of discontent, job loss, or both. Few people make it through the course of their careers without changing direction at least once. Lindsey discusses why exploring these different options is healthy for anyone, prompting contemplative thought about what, exactly, they want to do with their lives. You can read her post at this link  http://wisewolftalking.com/2012/07/18/why-be-the-best-when-you-could-be-the-one-making-the-rules/ Wendy Mason is a career coach working mainly with professional women who want to make that jump to senior level while having a

Surviving a Breakup with Your Best Friend Two friends (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) Boyfriends, work, kids, life crises, cultural gaps— there are all kinds of reasons why female friendships end. Sometimes the reasons can be quite strange and very confusing. Whatever the cause, you can be left devastated and asking yourself lots of difficult questions. Was someone to blame? Was the friendship worth fighting for? How can I avoid this happening again? The saddest thing is that women going through this often have no one to confide in. Losing a husband or lover usually means there is lots of sympathy around. But broken friendships don't touch the same chords and it can make other friends feel uncomfortable – is the same thing going to happen between you and them? Irene Levine is a journalist and psychologist. In her book, Best Friends, s he offers compassionate advice on how to find your way through the issues and she offers suggestions on when to save a r

Sue Plumtree is an executive life coach, workshop facilitator, speaker and an established author. Her second book, ‘Dancing With The Mask: Learning to Love and be Loved’ is available directly through her website  www.sueplumtree.com .  This is an extract from her interesting post on Women Unlimited . What is The Gremlin? The Gremlin is your inner dialogue, your inner critic, your critical chatterbox that goes on and on and on – 24/7 .  There are many names for it but the characteristics are the same whatever you call it. The gremlin is with you from the moment you wake to the moment you fall asleep. Your Gremlin wants to keep you safe Recognising and understanding your Gremlin is the most important thing you can do because your happiness depends on it.  The point of the Gremlin is partly to preserve the status quo as a way of keeping you safe.  It isn’t an evil voice but an ignorant one, determined to keep you small.  You will recognise your Gremlin when you feel overcome