John M. O’Connor Forbes Councils MemberForbes Coaches Council COUNCIL POST | Paid Program Leadership POST WRITTEN BY John M. O’Connor John M. O’Connor (Career Pro Inc.) is a multi-year career coach, outplacement and career services leader based in North Carolina. I wanted to write a letter to a person and perhaps to the spirit of civility that we could all use a …
Business owners must wear many hats. While they might be the president or CEO, they often also have to take on some less glamorous roles. Especially in the beginning, you have to do a lot of the hard work “in” the business to keep it afloat. However, if you want to grow, you need to make time to work “on”your business and …
Work-life balance is an elusive goal for many entrepreneurs and professionals. But while the pursuit might seem impossible, the results are well worth it. We asked members of Forbes Coaches Council what the best ways are to go about finding this hard-to-reach balance. While their answers differ, they agree that drawing the line between the two is as simple as turning off your phone. 1. …
Making decisions is something we do every day. Entrepreneurs, however, often have to make even more decisions than the average person, and their choices may have far-reaching effects and implications. It’s no wonder that many of us feel anxious when it comes down to making an important decision. We asked members of the Forbes Coaches Council for their best advice on working around the …
At the end of your work, and at the end of your life, what legacy will leave? Does this matter to you? Or do you feel that you are too young or too old to think about this big picture idea? In 20-plus years of career coaching, career services and corporate outplacement engagements, I’ve noticed the people who find that …