Inverse Correlation

One might reasonably assume that a significant number of days elapsed between blog posts and newsletters means that nothing is happening over here at BoldCareer world headquarters.

That wouldn't be the right assumption, but it is understandable.

Fact is, we are busy. Very busy. Serving clients. Creating new ways to serve you. And building some infrastructure to serve you better.

But, this blog has been dark of late. And I have lots of things to share and write about it. So, I will get at it.

Just wanted to check-in. Hope you are well.

Apologies for feed link interruptions

Just a quick note. Earlier, I warned of some dust and noise as we navigated updates to the blog and conversion to WordPress. During that time, the feed for the blog broke. It has been up and working for the last few days, but I do apologize if you noticed any interruptions in accessing content. Thanks for tuning in.

Please excuse our renovation

We are renovating and I apologize for the virtual mess, dust and noise.

I have migrated to Wordpress from MovableType and in the process experimenting and working with some new theme ideas and better blog/site functionality for you, friendly reader.

All of the articles / posts are still here. You can comment on posts and all of that other blog goodness. The dust should settle soon. Thanks for your patience!

Have you taken the Quiz?

We passed 500 quiz takers for the Are You Market Ready Challenge Quiz the other day. I will share with you in the blog some results in the next few days.

Why do I use the term "market ready?"

When you try and make a career move, you are usually in competition with others, or a decision maker needs to say yes in order for you to successfully make your move. In order to win that job, get that promotion, or successfully make a career change, you need to market yourself. And that means connecting the dots between what you have to offer and what your target is looking for.

Being market ready means being prepared. Are you planning on a:

• Job search


• Career change


• Internal move

in 2007? Then you had better find out how prepared you are. Take the quiz.

Happy New Year

We just returned from a long vacation in Quebec. As you can see, no blog posting or newsletters during that time. It was an important time for me to unplug both figuratively and literally (I didn't even have cell access where we stayed).

I want to send you the very best for 2007. First and foremost, health and happiness for you and your loved ones. These are the foundation of everything.

And, I hope that you find / maintain / achieve that level of career & professional challenge, reward, and fulfillment that you are working towards in 2007.

Resolutions have a bad rep these days. However, the intent to make something happen during the year is a powerful one and the natural energy and momentum that occurs this time of year is one you shouldn't waste.

Call them commitments, resolutions, goals, intentions, or action items. Whatever works for you. But grab hold and go for it.

My very best to you for the coming year.