EdWARD Lawrence Career and Life coach

How Non-Degree Programs Can Transform Your Confidence, Communication, and Career Not every success story begins with a framed diploma. Across industries, people are discovering that practical learning paths — like executive coaching, public speaking workshops, and language learning programs — can rival traditional degrees in shaping personal and professional growth. These experiences don’t just add credentials; they build confidence, clarity, and cultural connection — often f

by Micah Norris Every woman’s career journey is a blend of ambition, resilience, and reinvention. Whether you’re climbing the corporate ladder, pivoting industries, or rediscovering your purpose, growth begins the moment you choose to explore new possibilities. In a world that rewards adaptability and lifelong learning, taking ownership of your development is the ultimate advantage. This guide offers actionable ways to strengthen your career, expand your confidence, and open

I am thankful for all the people who have hired or even considered hiring me. By hiring or even considering me, they tell me that I have the skills to assist them. They say that I have a positive reputation.   And just as companies hire people because of likability more than because of skills, people hire me for the same reason: Will we get along? Do they like me? I don't blame people for hiring the person they feel they'll work best with. It's a personal decision.   They don

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by Micah Norris Photo via Pexels Feeling stuck in your career can be frustrating and might even feel as if your momentum simply vanished....

Changing industries is less like changing clothes and more like stepping into a new skin. You’re not just switching tasks—you’re reshaping how others see you, how you see yourself, and how your skills map to new problems.

But you are not a witness at a trial. One of my recent clients was a techie who wanted advice on improving their resume. Upon reviewing...

By Micah Norris Image via Pixels Everyone knows someone who clocks in and out of a job they can’t stand. Maybe that someone is you. If...

Recently, I started playing online chess. In an effort to improve my play, I started reading chess-related articles. One article, titled...

From my July 2024 Newsletter Tweak - Verb: improve (a mechanism or system) by making fine adjustments to it. Example: "engineers tweak...

From my May 2024 Newsletter Last month, I wrote how AI could hurt you more than help you: You won’t stand out. It won’t help you with...

From My April 2024 Newsletter Artificial Intelligence (AI) is currently all the rage. People are wondering—Will it replace my job? Can it...

This article is from my January 2024 newsletter. I hope the articles and thoughts in this month's newsletter inspire you to renew and...

As a professional resume writer and judge for a national resume-writing certification, I see a lot of resumes. Consider this one I...

A client recently sent me the following observation: In the past 5 or 6 interviews I have had, I noticed something interesting. In each...

Five frogs sitting on a log in a swamp. One decides to jump into the water. How many frogs are now sitting on the log in the swamp? I...

Where do they ask you the following question: Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? If you answered...

Last month, I saw an article on LinkedIn (LI) with a title similar to “Ask This Question and Be Hired Every Time.” The question turned...

I'm a judge for one of the national resume-writing certifications. Recently, when I was about to start evaluating one submission, I...