You’re working very hard…sending resumes, applications, updating LinkedIn, refreshing resumes... But it’s not enough. It’s never enough. The result? Stalemate. A string of "no thank-you-s" or worst, ghosting. Working hard is not yielding any results. Why? Because, for some of us, the system is rigged. Once you acknowledge this truth, you can stop working harder towards an unattainable result and you can engineer the system to work in your favor. How? This is the story of a recent client: She...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
When you first think of achieving a goal - you are so gung-ho! You start strong. But then something happens... Slowly, your energy fades. You procrastinate. Things slip away. Have you wondered why it's so easy to do the things that are not great for you? Eating fries? Easy. Scrolling TikTok? No sweat. But goals that are good for us, like going to the gym or eating healthy - that's hard. It gets even harder when you need to stay motivated for career goals. The reason is that for bigger,...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
When someone is in pain, and they believe you can solve their problem - they WILL pay you! To feel relief. They will pay you WHATEVER it takes! This is what the goal of a solid interview preparation package is. When you present yourself as THE dream candidate, your future manager will believe, with absolute certainty, that you are the person to make their pain disappear. There are lots of voices on social media explaining to you why budgets work this way or how companies think. The long and...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
DOROTHY MASHBURN NEGOTIATION COACH Look around at work today. You sit at your desk, working on a spreadsheet, yet you are miles away — lost in thoughts of 'what if' and 'if only.' You're waiting. Waiting for the clock to release you, waiting for the weekend to rescue you, waiting for the job to fulfill you. But it doesn’t. Every glance at work, feels like a pointed finger. Instead of enjoying the ride, you're just holding your breath, waiting for it to end so you can let out that sigh of...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
What happens when your employer says 'no' when you ask for a pay raise? Here's what you tell yourself: "Great, I now have a starting point!" Remember, a negative is awesome because it signifies the beginning of a shift in your favor. Now you have a starting point. Which means you have power. It's time to ask probing questions: "Why the 'no'?" "If it's 'no' now, when might it be 'yes'?" "What steps need to be taken to arrive at a 'yes'?" "How can you provide me with the tools to ensure a 'yes'...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Career Growth Strategies Strategy one - Working hard. Waiting to be seen, recognized, rewarded. ↓ Endless loop of more waiting. Strategy two - Stomping forward to success. Attempting a 5-minute mile. Extreme hard work. ↓ Exhaustion and burn out. Strategy three - Executing a career blue print by hacking your brain. ↓ A joy filled road to achieving your goals. Why does it work? Because it's based on hacking your brain. When you score even a tiny win, your brain gives you a high-five with...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Dorothy Mashburn September 18, 2023 Say Goodbye to your Toxic Workplace - Skyrocket Your Compensation! ↓ The allure of free agency is stronger than ever in our generation. The days of sticking with a single job for 40+ years are fading fast. Why? Because the data doesn't lie – every time you change jobs, you have the potential to increase your salary by a whopping 20-30%. So, are you ready to become the candidate of their dreams and secure that salary boost you deserve? Arm yourself with the...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Fight for your worth! No one will give you more money unless you ask for it. If you know you bring skills, expertise, and a strong worth ethic then you need to own it. I believe that every hardworking professional like you deserves to be adequately compensated for their contributions. Yet, speaking up and asking for a pay raise can often feel like navigating a maze without a map. Why is it so difficult to ask for what you're worth? Fear of rejection Worries about seeming greedy Confusion over...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
We need to negotiate the salary we were meant to have. But... What STOPS us from being bold and articulating our value? You got the free training for salary negotiations. Yay! My intention is to CHECK in on your progress since then. So, how is it going? Now, for a lot of people, that’s an uncomfortable question. It’s uncomfortable because you may be in the exact same spot now as you were two months ago... or your progress has been so minimal that you feel disappointed and deflated. What’s the...
over 1 year ago • 2 min read