Are you a coaching professional interested in ways to help Neurodiverse clients? In this video Cindy shares information with and tools to aid career development professionals in recognizing and supporting Neurodiverse individuals.
Cindy joined Vineeta Sawkar of The WCCO Morning News to talk about what age range of workers are turning to “Career Coaches” in this uncertain economy and what her best tips are for those seeking help. Listen to the podcast
Welcome to Mental Health Awareness Month. Below are the top tools for managing stress according to neuroscientists today. Name the emotion Research shows that simply naming an emotion reduces amygdala activity. Simply speaking out loud how you are feeling reduces stress. Ask yourself, “What am I feeling?” Control the environment We can’t control everyone and everything in…
Stay or go? Is the grass greener? Will the next job be better? Can I afford to leave without another job? My healthcare and teaching professionals report overwhelming stress because their work environments have such a rapid pace, they can barely find time to take lunch break during the work day. Other clients report that…
Recently I have been thinking about the transitions between past, present and future work. I had some happy endings in 2021. I finished a certification in Neuroscience and Consciousness coaching and training from BeAbove Leadership, as well as a course on the Neuroscience of Change from Coaches Rising. On a personal note, I watched my…
Did you know that 92% of people do not achieve their personal goals, let alone their career goals? While models like SMART have been developed to help with goal-setting, they do not take into account emerging neuroscience research. At least not until AIM, a goal-setting model developed by social neuroscientists Elliot T. Berkman and David Rock.…
The year 2020 started out promising. The possibilities seemed endless. Then COVID began to infiltrate itself around the globe, disrupting life as we knew it. While we were forced to hunker down physically during quarantine, our minds and bodies continued to push us, making us seek out positive influences in work, home and personal spaces that allowed us to continue to SURVIVE and THRIVE.
Goals are outcomes waiting to be achieved. Goals; we all have them. Like an itch that needs to be scratched or a restlessness that you can’t quite put your finger on. Goals are inside of us, waiting to come out and shine bigger and brighter than we ever thought possible. Singular, multi-step, granular, grand, lateral,…
On April 14, the Minnesota Career Development Association (MCDA) announced that Cindy Edwards had received the Irene Rossman Award. This award recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to MCDA and/or the field of career development. In her nomination, the MCDA notes that “Cindy has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to her own personal…
By keeping our eyes open we can help others. How? By providing your talents, time, hope and love, we can strengthen our community. Now’s the time to place that call, send that text or connect online through virtual social platforms. Let’s keep the dialog open and lift each other up through laughter and song. Let’s share our ideas for the future and continue to take steps towards achieving personal and professional goals. We can be the example that others need. We can find that strength within us. Faith not Fear!
Kindness First. It’s a phrase that is easy to say, but tougher to put into daily practice. Especially so when situations are not always clear. When you hear the term “disability”, what do you picture? Does your mind immediately conjure up images of wheelchairs, walkers, canes or crutches? Now how about when you hear the…
Personal branding is about defining who you are, what you do best and where you want to go in your career. Having a clear personal brand statement is a critical success factor as you navigate your job search, career change or career development. At Find Your Fit, we equip our clients with tools and coach…
It’s November which means the season of Thanksgiving, for those of us in the United States. Many people use this month to reflect on the things, people and experiences they are grateful for. Then we finish the month with a huge turkey feast and go back to our old habits. At Find Your Fit, we…
This month at Find Your Fit, we are focused on listening. We’re bringing that to life in a few key ways. First, Stevie will be presenting “Improving Your Listening Mojo” at two conferences in the UK in early October. In this workshop, participants will gain some tips to listen at various levels, leading to deeper…
It’s a new season for Find Your Fit (FYF), which means some positive changes to better serve our clients. One of the most significant changes is that we are growing! We have added another coach to our team in order to expand our impact and reach more people. Welcome Stevie Borne! Stevie comes to FYF…
I am now on my second job since graduating from college and I am starting to think that the career path I thought was right for me, isn’t. I am not sure what I want to do, but I don’t think this career path is for me. Did I waste my college degree on a field I no longer want to work in? Or, should I stick it out and try to get another job and give this career path one last try? What should I do?
How do you find the field you would enjoy working at and bring out your career passion? Start with a self-assessment process that identifies what type of company you would like to work for, what type of work you want to do, what personal needs you have, and what type of people you want to work with.
When is it a good idea to take a job just to have a job regardless if it’s related to your career goals or not? Even if it’s a part-time job. Will it derail me from my career search? How can I take a job – any job – and still stay on track in my career path and goals? What advice/tips can you provide?