Episodes

Friedrich Nietzsche “what does not kill me makes me stronger.” A discussion with Paul Denoncourt, Certified Holistic Health Consultant and owner of Enrichyourhealth. Paula has recently written a book about her struggles with insecurity, food allergies and starting her own business. Health Coaching with Paula Denoncourt - Enrichyourhealth - https://enrichurhealth.com 1. But God! I'm Still Here! - Paula Denoncourt, Vol. HerStory hhttps://herstorycircle.com/product/but-god-i-am-still-here-by-pa...

Hello friends, COVID-19 finally caught up with me and my family. I was so proud that in the two years since the pandemic first came to Massachusetts and we were all quarintened that I or my immediate family got sick. Of course as soon as you start saying things like that God taps you on the shoulder and keeps you from being so prideful. Anyway, I'm back and have some new ideas for upcoming podcasts I think you will like. This quick podcast is an overview of those ideas. Enjoy the Journey

This episode focus on how some quick tips to build a powerful LinkedIn Profile. There are seven key sections you want to focus on when creating and/or updating your LinkedIn profile. The seven sections are: (1) profile photo, (2) headline, (3) summary, (4) experience, (5) education, (6) skills, and (7) recommendations. For a full video on how to improve your LinkedIn profile, check out this recording of a recent Tailored for Success webinar: https://youtu.be/UO0QnI00ofc Need a headshot photogr...

You've heard the old adage - You can't judge a book by it's cover! Unfortunately, people make judgements about people all the time based on how they look and their unconscious biases. Listen and learn how you can combat unfair judgements against you in an interview situation. For more details on: Shopping online thrift stores - Styled by You on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2ZoxqOMWg6E LinkedIn and your personal brand - YouTube: https://youtu.be/27-PcXVqpzY

Ever wonder why you are not succeeding as fast as you want to? Maybe your thoughts, and/or the people you surround yourself with are the reasons.

Want to know the top ten resume tips for 2022? Listen to this episode of Coffee break and get ready to update your resume. Articles to help you update your resume: 1. CareerOneStop - https://blog.careeronestop.org/4-essential-resume-tips-for-2022/ 2. Indeed - https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/classic-resume-template?aceid=&gclid=CjwKCAjwlcaRBhBYEiwAK341jVnkesg9iyZSWPUk3TpB81-2lZvNSZqHg3ngVJCVFLd2-7-lyZhB0RoCVbgQAvD_BwE 3. The Muse - https://www.themuse.com/advice/how...

This week's coffee break will focus on what DEI is, the effect the pandemic has had on DEI, and how to evaluate whether a company values DEI. This podcast is a companion to the podcast interview of Tissa Hami of Korsi Consulting (S2 E6) For a list of suggested questions to ask in an interview to evaluate a company's DEI, email me at ehart@tailoredforsuccess.org and put "DEI Interview Questions" in the subject line. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. Subscribe to our Yo...

Tissa Hami is the Founder of Korsi Consulting - DEI Solutions for an equitable world. Tissa has had a career trajectory that often put her as the only woman, the only woman of color, or the only immigrant woman in the room. Tissa started her career in a New York law firm, working as a paralegal. As a Muslim woman working in a homogeneous environment and seen as only "capable" of cleaning the conference room or making photocopies, Tissa transitioned into investment banking on Wall Street only to...

On Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. EST, I will be hosting a webinar on Virtual Interviewing. During the webinar, we will review 10 tips and strategies for rocking any virtual interview. To sign up for the webinar, visit Tailored for Success website: www.tailoredforsuccess.org/upcoming-webinars If you can't join the webinar, check out the replay on the Tailored for Success Youtube channel to get detailed information on these 10 tips: 1. Test Your Technology 2. Your Background is Imp...

Self-Care is more than a catch phrase, in 2022 its vital to our mental health. Listen to 8 dos and don'ts for self care taken from Success Magazine's Instagram page. Do you have any self-care tips to share? If so, please post in the comments so we can all help each other. Where to learn more about self care: 1. Success Magine https://www.success.com/what-good-self-care-looks-like/ 2 The Ultimate List of Self-Care Blogs https://medium.com/@KaylaEMatthews/the-best-self-improvement-websites-yo...

This Coffee Break is on the subject of procrastination. In his best selling book "Eat That Frog", Brian Tracey gives 21 suggestions for how to stop procrastinating and achieve your goals. In this podcast, I will focus on the first three which are foundational to the rest: (1) Setting the table, (2) Plan Each Day in Advanced and (3) Practicing the Law of Three. To read more about how to stop procrastinating and get things done, check out the book "Eat That Frog" by Brian Tracey which can be fo...

This is a new segment of Pivot Point, Success is a Journey called "Coffee Break". In the time it takes to make a cup of coffee, you can learn about a topic to help support your career growth. Every week I will discuss a topic that I hope will help you "get from where you are to where you want to be" (to quote Jack Canfield) that I think is perfect in these changing times. The world of work is constantly changing and we are not going back to normal (thank goodness), so it's time to think differen...

Sometimes when you start down a career path, it is hard to tell where it will lead. However, if you embrace who you are and use all your life experiences, you'll be prepared when opportunity knocks. This sums up the career trajectory of my guest - Liliana Patino. Liliana Patino is the Director of the Family Resource Center in Everett, MA. The Family Resource Center (FRC) is one of 20 FRC's I'm Massachusetts, whose mission is to assist families and especially children requiring assistance (CRA) ...

Tailored for Success, Inc. is. nonprofit organization that empowers job seekers to become economically self-sufficient by providing resources, skills training and supportive reinforcement. Since 2000, we have been empowering job seekers to secure employment and advance within their careers. To learn more, I encourage you to visit our website at www.tailoredforsuccess.org, where you can sign up for our newsletter, receive services or volunteer to support our mission. You can also get daily updat...

In this episode, I sit down with Sara Scheckles of Sara Sounds to discuss her career as an audio book narrator. We discuss not only her career but the nuances in the audio book industry. Sara details how she got started in this industry, the tips she has for anyone considering this career, what she is working on now, how she has to hustle to get wok and the drawbacks and pitfalls of doing this work. Sara's website: https://sarasounds.com/ Want to hear samples of Sara's work? https://sarasounds...

This episode is a replay of the Women's Empowerment Workshop which was held in March during Women's History Month. The discussion focused on how women should use all the resources available to them to shorten their job search or advance their career. Two resources are discussed: utilizing the services of a career strategist and a paid recruiter. My guests are Stacey Weissbock of JobssNow, and Ashlie Moseley of Beacon Hill Staffing. To watch the replay of this workshop, please visit our YouTube C...

In Episode 14, I have the privilege of interviewing Cecilia Akuffo the author of a blog entitled "Workplace Fairness & Dignity". As you will hear, Cecilia is an articulate woman who has a passion for shedding light on an issue not often talked about - workplace abuse. Cecilia approaches this issue from a social justice perspective. The definition of social justice is: "the fair treatment of all people in society, including respect for the right of minorities and equitable distribution of resourc...

Networking in these challenging times of COVID-19 has become real. In order to move your career forward you have to understand the value of networking and how to make the most of your network. Over the past several months, I've been networking like crazy and was fortunate to be introduced to Kevin Thai. Kevin Thai is the Founder and Lead Photographer of Three Circles Studio, which specializes in headshots that are simple, powerful and genuine. In order to get the best result for his clients, he...

In 2015, Tailored for Success was given a grant to start a program to assist women veterans called - Boots2Suits, A Program for Women Veterans. Since the program began, we have been working to increase awareness around the issues affecting women veterans. This episode is a lighthearted but honest look at the issues affecting women veterans. Mary-dith Tuitt tells her story of joining the Navy right after high school, pivoting to bootcamp and working on the flight line. The interview covers what ...

In this episode, I pick. up my conversation with Lovern Gordon, President of Love Life Now (www.lovelifenow.org). The episode begins with a listing of the different types of abuse: coercion and threats, intimidation, emotional abuse, isolation, minimizing, denying and blaming, using children, economic abuse and male privilege. These all come from the Power and Control Wheel by the National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence website www.ncdav.org. Lovern and I continue our discussion focusin...

Sometimes success is getting out of an abusive relationship and reclaiming your identity. In this episode, I interview Lovern Gordon, President and Founder of Love Life Now Foundation (www.lovelifenow.org). Lovern is passionate about giving victims of domestic violence the information they need to become survivors. In this frank, honest interview Lovern describes how her first experience with domestic violence started in her home island of Trinidad During her childhood she and her siblings were...

A quick podcast on taking responsibility for your success in life. Once you start looking inward as to why you are not achieving the results you want, circumstances in your life will change. The podcast is a departure from my typical interview of successful people, but I wanted to talk about the first step in getting to where you want in life. That first step, is taking 100% responsibility. To read the book I reference within the podcast, go to www.thesuccessprinciples.com. The book title is ...

Black & Golds – Green Dynastea – The Flood These are just some of the cookie flavors of Top Shelf Cookies. In 2014, Heather Yunger started Top Shelf Cookies after several job changes that resulted in being told she’d never be promoted because she lacked a degree. Heather didn’t let that stop her and with hard work, passion and determination Top Shelf Cookies became Boston’s Craft Cookie Company that ships cookies to 30 out of 50 states. To describe Heather, you could use the word “superstitiou...

In this episode, I talk with Nicole Lawrence O'Brien, the Founder of Ruth's Way for Women. Ruth's Way for Women is located in Lynn, MA and started as a recovery house for women. After a few years, the organization pivoted to be a sober home where they provide independent living in a structured environment. In this way, the women who are in recovery have a safe, secure place for them to heal. Nicole goes into detail about her own struggle (and awareness) of addiction to alcohol and how she throug...