What is career coaching?

CAREER COACHING PROGRAM

By Giorgia Madonno
Marco Polo Consulting
Posted September 26 Sept 2012

Career coaching can be very helpful for people who are in transition in their career journey or would like to change their job: it helps to analyze better the opportunities, to have a neutral “mirror” for decision making, to find own sources for skills development.

Program duration: flexible number of sessions (client choice), average for full program 6-9 sessions

Format : Face-to-Face  or by Skype (as preferred and based on location)
Languages: service can be provided in Italian, English, French, Chinese
For information: email: g.madonno@yahoo.com; Mob. +86 15021208943;
Skype: Giorgia.Madonno
Linkedin http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=23775999&trk=tab_pro
www.marco-polo-consulting.com

TED SEMINAR - why you will fail in your career

By Giorgia Madonno
Marco Polo Consulting
Posted September 29, 2012

I propose a nice TED Seminar by Larry Smith.
It is a good example on how our Underlying Beliefs make us failing in succeeding in our life and career. Awareness is the first step for action.

See it at this link: http://www.ted.com/talks/larry_smith_why_you_will_fail_to_have_a_great_career.html

Enjoy!
Giorgia Madonno
Marco Polo Consulting
www.marco-polo-consulting.com
http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=23775999&trk=tab_pro

Freelancers happier, healthier than permanent employees

By Laurie Tarkan

Health @ Work

Published September 25, 2012

FoxNews.com

Here are two deterrents often cited when considering becoming self-employed: Lack of job security and lack of benefits.
But despite this double financial whammy, many people are choosing to become contractors or “temp” workers. And contrary to what you might think, these “independents” are finding higher job satisfaction than their stay-at-the-company colleagues.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/09/24/freelancers-happier-healthier-than-permanent-employees/?goback=%2Egde_1677147_member_168248175#ixzz27qGC4FY0