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Q&A with Dr. Helen:  Ages have Stages

Q&A with Dr. Helen: Ages have Stages

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Mar 24, 2017 | blog, Career Advice, Mature Professionals ​, Recent Graduates ​

Lately, it seems like everyone I talk to is determined to really get ahead on the career front. The Q&A below highlights some of those work-related questions you might ask yourself  … and the answers you need. Q1. As a Career Coaching Psychologist, what...
Job Interviews … 3 Ways to Attack Anxiety When it Wants to Attack You

Job Interviews … 3 Ways to Attack Anxiety When it Wants to Attack You

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Mar 7, 2017 | blog, Career Advice, Mental Health

“Nerves and butterflies are fine — they’re a physical sign that you’re mentally ready and eager. You have to get the butterflies to fly in formation, that’s the trick.”  – Steve Bull Job interviews, if your nerves are getting the best of you...

Cover Letters 101: What’s your Cover Story?

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jan 21, 2017 | blog, Career Advice, Mature Professionals ​, Recent Graduates ​

Creating a cover story is not a deception; it can be a tool to protect you from a past that does not fully define you and it can help you exercise your right to finding a satisfying career.     Okay, so, you are sitting at your kitchen table staring at an...
Toxic Workplace – Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Toxic Workplace – Should I Stay or Should I Go?

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jan 3, 2017 | blog, Bullying & Harassment ​, Career Advice, Leaders & Executives ​, Workplace Culture ​

What if I told you a job isn’t just a job? It’s an integral part of your existence, one that can influence your fulfillment and security. So what do you do if your job feels like a monotonous trap … or worse, like an abusive relationship?  This is an environment you...
Silent Suffering – The Struggle of Invisible Disabilities

Silent Suffering – The Struggle of Invisible Disabilities

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Dec 28, 2016 | blog, Career Advice, Diversity & Inclusion, Mental Health, Workplace Culture ​

All your life you’ve been viewed as an ‘able-bodied’ person. You don’t worry about navigating the world in terms of accessible spaces, ramps leading to public buildings, or being aware of laws like the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). So far you’ve been fortunate...
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