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Is Fear Holding You Back?

October 27th, 2009 · Filed under: Alumni News · Careers · MBA News

Posted by Kelly McNamara

From Career Coach Neena Newberry, MBA ’92 
No matter what anyone says, change takes energy - whether it’s positive or negative change.  We may tell ourselves that we embrace change and thrive on it, but the reality is that it can be stressful.  Change often triggers fear, one of the biggest impediments to success.
So, what is fear [...]

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Is the Economy Taking a Toll on Your Career Plans?

August 19th, 2009 · Filed under: Alumni News · BBA News · BHP News · Careers · MBA News · MPA News

Posted by Kelly McNamara

From Career Coach Neena Newberry, MBA ‘92
The economy is taking a toll on finances, but does it have to take a toll on your job satisfaction? I have talked to so many people who want to make a change in their careers or jobs or switch companies, but are “staying put” until the economy improves.  [...]

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You Don’t Need a Clone – Just Make the Most of Your Time

June 24th, 2009 · Filed under: Alumni News · Careers

Posted by Kelly McNamara

From Career Coach Neena Newberry, MBA ‘92
Do you ever wish there were more hours in the day or that you could clone yourself to get all your work done? Unfortunately, no matter ow you slice it or dice it, there are still just 24 hours in each day. So, the key question is, “How can [...]

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Tackling Important Issues Head On

June 8th, 2009 · Filed under: Alumni News · Careers

Posted by Kelly McNamara

From Career Coach Neena Newberry, MBA ‘92
Have you ever been so overwhelmed by an issue that it’s hard for you to take any action, even when you KNOW you need to?  Maybe all you can think about is the time and energy it will take to think through the problem, and the implications of the [...]

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Executive Coaching- What is All the Fuss About?

April 22nd, 2009 · Filed under: Alumni News · Careers

Posted by Kelly McNamara

From Neena Newberry, MBA ’92
Executive coaching – what is it exactly, and why should you care? In this world of customization, think of coaching as a development solution tailored just for you.   Today you can get personalized M&Ms, custom-made athletic shoes, and computers built to your specifications. So why not work with an executive coach who [...]

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Making it Easier for Others to Help in Your Job Search

March 26th, 2009 · Filed under: Careers · Houston

Posted by Kelly McNamara

From Neena Newberry, MBA  ’92 
Nobody really enjoys job hunting – especially in this economy. It may require some soul searching to figure out what you want to do next and working on your resume can be quite an undertaking. We all know that this is just the beginning. The good news is that we’ve all [...]

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