The Career Clinic: Eight Simple Rules for Finding Work You Love

Author:   Maureen Anderson
Publisher:   Amacom
ISBN:  

9780814410516


Pages:   224
Publication Date:   01 October 2008
Format:   Paperback
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The Career Clinic: Eight Simple Rules for Finding Work You Love


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The secret to life is doing the work we are meant to do. As the longtime host of a radio show devoted to helping people find work they love, Maureen Anderson has often invited listeners in to hear firsthand accounts of people who not only relish their work, but live without regret. The Career Clinic is filled with intimate, revealing, and inspiring stories of career transitions that led to fulfillment, meaning, and peace. . .and offers suggestions for how others can make them too. Readers will find plenty of practical guidance on how to make the leap from the 9-to-5 doldrums to a love affair with their career. From a fashion designer who became a psychotherapist, to a husband and wife who followed their dream to open a bookstore, to a secretary who became the famous editor of a legendary magazine, the book offers warmhearted advice and encouragement. Readers will learn how to find their place in the world, have fun, and say, Yes! to what truly makes them happy.

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Author:   Maureen Anderson
Publisher:   Amacom
Imprint:   Amacom
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 23.10cm
Weight:   0.363kg
ISBN:  

9780814410516


ISBN 10:   0814410510
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   01 October 2008
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

CONTENTS Preface xi One No Regrets 1 Gregg Levoy: Callings 4 David Sutherland: Filmmaker 8 Valerie Young: Dreamer in Residence 12 Richard Goldman: Mystery Lover 14 Jay Gubrud: Motivational Speaker 17 Mary Jane Ballou: Harpist 20 Two Talk to Yourself 23 Michael Bryant: Party of One 26 Chris Shea: Lifesighs 31 Nancy Solomon: Fear Seeker 37 Barry Levenson: Mustard Man 39 Malcolm Bryan: Twenty- Five- Year Plans 42 Three Stop 45 George McDonald: Willing and Able 49 Mike Lenich: Making a Life 51 Sally Hogshead: Radical Careerist 54 Steve Simenowitz: Syrup in My Veins 58 Janice Lasko: Roadie 61 Four Ask for Directions When You Get Lost 65 Dick Bolles: Use Your Gifts 67 Dave Swanson: Good Questions 70 Kaile Warren: Say a Prayer 74 Lucy Kaplansky: Facing the Music 77 Joan Baker: Joan the Voice 80 Margaret Riley Dikel: What's New 84 Bobbi Miles: Innkeeper 88 Five Accept Free Samples 93 Cyrus Nowrasteh: Screenwriter 97 Leigh Anne Jasheway- Bryant: The Accidental Comic 99 Derek Evilsizor: Frank Sinatra 103 Laura Hutchens: Media Master 105 Steve Feinberg: Personal Trainer 108 Mark Greenig: Woodcarver 111 Brian Kurth: VocationVacations(R) 114 Six Say Yes 117 Jane Brody: Casting Director 120 Dr. Michal Barszap: Travelin' Man 124 Taimi Gorman: Dog Mom 127 Helen Gurley Brown: Having It All 129 Marshall Goldsmith: Good Company 133 Seven Have Fun! 139 Rex Walker: Cowboy 142 Dave Barry: Taking My Humor Seriously 144 Roxanne Ward: Call of the Wild 150 Dave Holly: Clown 152 Anne Moore: Picture Perfect 156 Vicki Jo Ferriss: Art from the Farm 159 Jeffrey Zachmann: Kinetic Sculptor 161 Roger Welsch: Preacher 166 Eight Try Something New When You Stop Having Fun 173 Jan Parzybok: Colorado Pottery 175 Michael Anderson: Hot Dog Man 179 Bob Page: Replacements 182 Ben Garber: Computer Consultant 185 Alesia Benedict: Get Interviews 191 Shane Eversfi eld: Zendurance 195 Kenn Amdahl: Rejection Collection 200 A Parting Gift 205 Acknowledgments 207 Index 209

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“…the stories…will inspire you, reassure you, comfort you to continue on the often-hard work of the journey. I cannot recommend it highly enough.” -Communicatrix blog


.. .plenty of practical advice and guidance on how to make the leap from the usual 9-to-5 routine to having a love affair with their career...useful advice and encouragement to those hoping to achieve happiness and prosperity in both their professional and personal lives. Today's Black Woman


...plenty of practical advice and guidance on how to make the leap from the usual 9-to-5 routine to having a love affair with their career...useful advice and encouragement to those hoping to achieve happiness and prosperity in both their professional and personal lives. Today's Black Woman Maureen Anderson skillfully weaves together the stories and her 'eight rules,' making for an enjoyable, informative and motivating book about finding your dream job. Long Island Woman If you are ready to take control and look at your life and job in a different light, then The Career Clinic is just what you need to get you started...an inspiring must-read for job seekers. The book is entertaining and humorous. Suite101.com If you like reading briefs about careers - some unusual - this well-written book is for you. -- Career Opportunities News ...the stories...will inspire you, reassure you, comfort you to continue on the often-hard work of the journey. I cannot recommend it highly enough. -Communicatrix blog . ..plenty of practical advice and guidance on how to make the leap from the usual 9-to-5 routine to having a love affair with their career...useful advice and encouragement to those hoping to achieve happiness and prosperity in both their professional and personal lives. Today's Black Woman . ..the stories...will inspire you, reassure you, comfort you to continue on the often-hard work of the journey. I cannot recommend it highly enough. -Communicatrix blog If you are ready to take control and look at your life and job in a different light, then The Career Clinic is just what you need to get you started...an inspiring must-read for job seekers. The book is entertaining and humorous. Suite101.com If you like reading briefs about careers - some unusual - this well-written book is for you. -- Career Opportunities News .. .the stories...will inspire you, reassure you, comfort you to continue on the often-hard work of the journey. I cannot recommend it highly enough. -Communicatrix blog .. .plenty of practical advice and guidance on how to make the leap from the usual 9-to-5 routine to having a love affair with their career...useful advice and encouragement to those hoping to achieve happiness and prosperity in both their professional and personal lives. Today's Black Woman Maureen Anderson skillfully weaves together the stories and her 'eight rules, ' making for an enjoyable, informative and motivating book about finding your dream job. Long Island Woman


“If you like reading briefs about careers – some unusual – this well-written book is for you.” -- Career Opportunities News


. ..plenty of practical advice and guidance on how to make the leap from the usual 9-to-5 routine to having a love affair with their career...useful advice and encouragement to those hoping to achieve happiness and prosperity in both their professional and personal lives. Today's Black Woman . ..the stories...will inspire you, reassure you, comfort you to continue on the often-hard work of the journey. I cannot recommend it highly enough. -Communicatrix blog ...the stories...will inspire you, reassure you, comfort you to continue on the often-hard work of the journey. I cannot recommend it highly enough. -Communicatrix blog ...plenty of practical advice and guidance on how to make the leap from the usual 9-to-5 routine to having a love affair with their career...useful advice and encouragement to those hoping to achieve happiness and prosperity in both their professional and personal lives. Today's Black Woman If you are ready to take control and look at your life and job in a different light, then The Career Clinic is just what you need to get you started...an inspiring must-read for job seekers. The book is entertaining and humorous. Suite101.com If you like reading briefs about careers - some unusual - this well-written book is for you. -- Career Opportunities News Maureen Anderson skillfully weaves together the stories and her 'eight rules,' making for an enjoyable, informative and motivating book about finding your dream job. Long Island Woman .. .plenty of practical advice and guidance on how to make the leap from the usual 9-to-5 routine to having a love affair with their career...useful advice and encouragement to those hoping to achieve happiness and prosperity in both their professional and personal lives. Today's Black Woman .. .the stories...will inspire you, reassure you, comfort you to continue on the often-hard work of the journey. I cannot recommend it highly enough. -Communicatrix blog If you are ready to take control and look at your life and job in a different light, then The Career Clinic is just what you need to get you started...an inspiring must-read for job seekers. The book is entertaining and humorous. Suite101.com If you like reading briefs about careers - some unusual - this well-written book is for you. -- Career Opportunities News Maureen Anderson skillfully weaves together the stories and her 'eight rules, ' making for an enjoyable, informative and motivating book about finding your dream job. Long Island Woman


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Maureen Anderson hosts The Career Clinic radio show, which airs nationally and is affiliated with the Business TalkRadio Network. Her articles and essays have appeared in publications ranging from Radio World to Spirituality & Health.

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