Archive for the ‘Career Management’ Category

The Most Compelling Reasons to Hire YOU

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For job seekers, interns, recent graduates and career management professionals, there’s one question that trumps all others: Why Hire You?

As part of my new book on delivering your best elevator pitch, I wanted to showcase a real-life story (as opposed to a bookshelf strategy) for moving your career forward.

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Four Words to Lead By

Mercedes Benz and Chris Westfall

There are four words that will transform the way you lead people, if you understand how to convey their power effectively.

These four words are the foundation of trust, and action, from the people around you. No matter your title or position in life, consider carefully these four words, as they are the foundation of effective leadership.

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Tell Me More: A Social Media Strategy

Chris Westfall can Charge Your Career

Those three little words are the foundation of Web 2.0, and the centerpiece of effective branding strategy in social media.

Facebook, twitter, linkedin – and all forms of social media:  If you are attempting to create an online brand, or even a personal brand, you have to understand the concept of “Tell Me More…”

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Do You Need a Salary Raise?

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“I need a raise,” my coaching client is telling me. “So, I let my boss know that I needed to make more money. The bills are piling up, and…”

Are you looking for more money in the current economic crunch? What’s the secret to getting a raise – how do you find the wages you deserve, in a difficult market? Find out how to use The NEW Elevator Pitch to create the outcomes you need.

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Creating Engagement with an #epitch

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There are four great conversation starters for your elevator pitch – four ways to create engagement with your story. How do you do it? By focusing on your audience.

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Get REAL Before You Get Going

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What’s the secret to a great elevator speech?

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Why Recognition Matters

Unlock Your Career Potential with Chris Westfall

Recognition: What does it mean to you? We all have a desire for recognition in some way – but what about the way that you provide it to others?

Think about a time or an event – maybe it was a ride on the subway, or a meeting at Starbucks. Did you really recognize the person right in front of you?

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Overcoming the Fear of Success

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Fear is easy, success is hard. But what about when you fear the thing that you want the most?

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The Power of Attraction, Version 2.0

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A wise florist once said, “Nothing happens until somebody smells something.”  It’s no ‘Secret’:  Attraction is the goal, for customers, partners, clients and companies.

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Making Connections – The Mercedes Benz Presentation

Mercedes Benz and Chris Westfall

Why is Mercedes Benz one of the best-loved brands in the world? The Mercedes logo stands for quality and luxury. What sort of message does your personal brand deliver?

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