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Career advice from the preacher who helped ‘Cooter’ go to Washington

July 14th, 2008 · 1 Comment

A military officer. A minister. A politician. A track coach. Jim Watkins has worn all these hats in his 65 years. Through these remarkable experiences, the common thread has been Jim’s ability to lead and organize, notably as District Director for Congressman Ben Jones, “Cooter” from the Dukes of Hazzard TV show. “One of the […]

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Tags: Career Advice · Mid-Life Career Change

An offer he couldn’t refuse: having it all

June 12th, 2008 · No Comments

John Cleghorn served as speechwriter for Bank of America CEO Hugh McColl during the trememdous growth that built the second-largest bank in the US. John's speechwriter role was the first of a successful 18-year career at the bank that also included a job as head of Issues Management. At the age of 46, with a […]

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Tags: Career Advice · Corporate Jobs · Mid-Life Career Change · November Newsletter · Personal Growth

Career advice: Make mistakes and ‘Cheer Up’

May 28th, 2008 · 1 Comment

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Tags: Career Advice · Entrepreneur · Personal Growth

Leaving the Barber to come home

May 21st, 2008 · No Comments

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Tags: Career Advice · Entrepreneur · Mid-Life Career Change · Teaching

Following rabbit trails: the joys of motherhood, art and great friendships

April 11th, 2008 · 1 Comment

In this interview, Edna Bacon shares her latest career transition - she has come full-circle and is again creating ceramic art. And she is taking the opportunities to exhibit in galleries that she passed up early in her career. Edna talks about how her friendships with other artists have brought these new experiences. Avocationist spoke […]

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Tags: Career Advice · Creative Jobs · November Newsletter · Personal Growth

Stay curious: once a teacher, always a teacher

March 6th, 2008 · No Comments

In the final part of our interview, Angelina Corbet explains how her many career shifts have helped her personal growth, and offers advice: “stay curious”. “I think I’m at a very different place because I have done so many different things.” This is the final of our five-part interview. Find out more about Angelina and […]

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Tags: Blended Career · Career Advice · Entrepreneur · November Newsletter · Personal Growth