Lisa Virtue Coaching is happy to partner with CareerFitter as a trusted resource for career assessment tests. Learn more about their career test. Also, contact Lisa Virtue Coaching to receive a CareerFitter career assessment test that includes your Premium Career Report and Career Resource Dashboard. Are you on a quest to find your ideal career path? Lisa Virtue Coaching proudly announces its partnership with CareerFitter, a leading name in career assessment tests. This collaboration is a game-changer for individuals seeking to explore their career options and talents. Disc ..read more

Hey there, future job rockstars! We’re diving into how to prepare for a job interview and the art of connecting with hiring managers during these interviews. We all know that landing that dream job involves more than just nailing the technical questions. It’s about forming genuine connections that make you stand out and leave a lasting impression. So, grab your favorite beverage, and let’s get into the nitty-gritty of how to build meaningful connections with hiring managers in interviews; how to connect on a human level, be clear and concise with your storytelling, and above all, be your auth ..read more

Learn how to negotiate like a pro! In a conversation with Kristy McHugh from shift.org, a company which helps current and former US military personnel further their career, Lisa explores the basics of salary negotiation: why you should do it, when to and how to do it successfully.  Negotiating is particularly important for women who statistically still suffer a gender pay gap. In addition, it was revealed that women pay a social cost when negotiating. This unconscious bias often deters them from negotiating at all… which, in return, prevents them from getting fair compensation in the work ..read more

A holistic career mentor with 20+ years of leadership coaching experience My name is Laura. I am a 25-year-old Master’s graduate looking for a job. My first encounter with Lisa Virtue happened through FLIK, a feminist platform that connects women are all around the world. I had signed in because the concept (being mentored by a female founder/leader) intrigued me. Lisa reached out to me, saying that she was looking for someone to help her with some copywriting for her blog. It was only during our first Zoom call that I fully grasped the distinctiveness of Lisa and how the different aspects of ..read more

If the idea of chatting with strangers makes your heart race and your palms sweat, you are far from alone. Not everyone was born with the “gift of gab” or the social confidence of a talk-show host. The reality is, small talk can be intimidating and anxiety-producing for introverts (or anyone for that matter). While most small talk is inconsequential, it can also be an essential component of the networking process. You never know who you may meet at your next social event…maybe your new best friend or a future employer. Either way, brushing up on your “small talk skills” can help you feel a lit ..read more

The job search process can be long and daunting. It’s easy to feel like you’re not making any progress in your hunt and give up. But, with a little bit of patience, some time management skills, and self-care the job hunt will go much more smoothly for you! The secret is getting organized and taking care of yourself. Use this checklist to work smarter rather than harder while you’re preparing for your next position. Careful planning and helpful routines reduce stress and enable you to accomplish more. You’ll maximize the return on your efforts. Here are 13 ways to make your search more effectiv ..read more

Fionna Wright, Author of 100 Days Inside Looking for good books to help your children (and you!) navigate the emotions and heaviness of the pandemic lockdown times? Lisa Virtue and Fionna Wright both had the same idea during COVID lockdown: encapsulate the experience they had with their daughter and feature their own family as inspiration. They both have a one and only daughter and are determined to have them grow up in an environment of choice – where women are treated equally. And so I tried to make sure that my daughter knows that her voice matters. Not only that it matters, but that we ne ..read more

The holidays are a great time for nurturing personal connections Your network is composed of all the people that you know, whether it’s your father, your best friend, an acquaintance from the gym that follows you on Instagram or a colleague. And each of these people knows a multitude of other people. Despite frequent misconceptions about networking, research shows that networking is extremely valuable to one’s career, regardless of your field or level. So then, why does it feel so hard to do, or inauthentic? We will explore that concern and more below. Some examples of network benefits includ ..read more

At some point in our life, we are all confronted with grief. It commonly happens when we lose a close friend, a relative or a pet. But a major loss can also be a job, a business or a situation, such as a career change you were not prepared for. Did you know, you can even experience grief when upgrading your iPhone? People can experience the same grief journey with any loss.  In this article we’ll explore the following: What are the 5 stages of grief Instances of grief in one’s professional life What can be done to move forward The 5 stages of grief According to psychiatrist Elisabeth K ..read more

Jill Douglas, Founder of Soul Traverse Wanna know more about who Lisa is and her mission? Check out this post! The post Career Mama ep. 4 – Jill Douglas appeared first on lisavirtuecoaching.com ..read more