Job Titles and Credentials vs. Value

Job Titles and Credentials vs. Value On my Self-doubt in the job search post, I got this comment from Patricia: I have a Ph.d, have taught at prestigious universities, worked for research firms, and a public school system. Now I am over qualified for everything. This is kind of sad. I know what Patricia is saying because I, too, did things and had credentials that seemed to make me employable. I was told there were certain things to do to further my career, and I did them. When I went into my first real (and unplanned) job search, none of what I did had mattered. My CIS degree didnt matter, even though it was technical (not technical enough). My MBA didnt matter (MBA means more bad answers). The fact that I had recently been fluent in Spanish didnt matter, because the roles I was looking at didnt care one iota. My past titles didnt matter, either because they were at a very small company or because the titles I was going for werent related enough. Let me seemingly tangent with something I learned as a speaker. This is Speaker 101 level material: know your audience. I may speak to two different groups on the very same topic, with the very same presentation title, but give two completely different presentations, because the audience is different. How is this know your audience topic different than preparing for a career? I took generic, general career advice and applied it to my future without really even thinking about what I was doing. The building blocks I was accumulating was almost in name only. I was not recognizing the raw skills that I should have been focusing on, instead going after titles and credentials. I assumed (oops, bad on me!) that if you saw a title or a credential, you would understand what went into achieving that title or credential. I didnt need to tell you everything that got me there, or kept me there, or made me successful, if you could just see my accomplishments on my resume. That was a very poor assumption. Looking at Patricias comment above, if you think about it you can probably take ten minutes and brainstorm what it takes to get a PhD. The massive amount of research, creativity, working within a very structured organization (but with enough ambiguity that you need to be creative and take initiative), etc. Presenting, writing, analyzing, persuading, researching, what else? You could take ten minutes each and figure out the skills required for any of what she mentioned: teaching at universities, working in research firms, and working in a public school system. I feel like 10 minutes of brainstorming might just barely scratch the surface. More than understanding the skills, what about understanding THE VALUE. I want to disconnect titles and credentials from value. I dont care of if you were president of this or that, I want to know what you did. Heres an exercise for you (all of you): describe yourself only by the value you bring or create, and not by using any titles or credentials.   Its true that, many times, our experiences and credentials help us get into opportunities. How many jobs that you are qualified for say something like must have a degree or MBA preferred? Having certain things can help you get in the door. But, the successful hire will be the one who ultimately brings value in their role. Id rather hire someone with no big past titled-history, who does wonders for my company, than someone who has had all kinds of big titles but cant seem to make any progress. Personal experience: in my first big job search, in 2006, I didnt get any jobs (barely any interviews) because of my overqualified titles. I learned to kind of dumb-down my resume a bit, and remove the big titles and just change them from CEO to manager (an ego blow, yes, but the right thing to do based on what I was applying for).   I was putting my titles in front of my value, and I didnt understand that. Am I discouraging you from growing, and getting credentials, and education, etc.? Absolutely not!  I am encouraging you to do two things: Understand what you bring to the table. How will you help the organization with their objectives? What can you do to move things forward? Dont go based off your titles, rather your skills and abilities. Figure out how to communicate #1. It can be very difficult talking about ourselves, especially when we feel like we are explaining the obvious. But we must become masters at this type of communication. This is a big part of career management, and because jobs dont have the security that they had a few decades ago, we should find ourselves repeating these messages more and more frequently. This is the new normal, and its our job to get great at it. To all of the Patricias out there, great job on what you have accomplished. Now, just look at it through a different lens a career management lens. This should reduce your frustration, and it should help you have much better conversations with your prospects. Job Titles and Credentials vs. Value On my Self-doubt in the job search post, I got this comment from Patricia: I have a Ph.d, have taught at prestigious universities, worked for research firms, and a public school system. Now I am over qualified for everything. This is kind of sad. I know what Patricia is saying because I, too, did things and had credentials that seemed to make me employable. I was told there were certain things to do to further my career, and I did them. When I went into my first real (and unplanned) job search, none of what I did had mattered. My CIS degree didnt matter, even though it was technical (not technical enough). My MBA didnt matter (MBA means more bad answers). The fact that I had recently been fluent in Spanish didnt matter, because the roles I was looking at didnt care one iota. My past titles didnt matter, either because they were at a very small company or because the titles I was going for werent related enough. Let me seemingly tangent with something I learned as a speaker. This is Speaker 101 level material: know your audience. I may speak to two different groups on the very same topic, with the very same presentation title, but give two completely different presentations, because the audience is different. How is this know your audience topic different than preparing for a career? I took generic, general career advice and applied it to my future without really even thinking about what I was doing. The building blocks I was accumulating was almost in name only. I was not recognizing the raw skills that I should have been focusing on, instead going after titles and credentials. I assumed (oops, bad on me!) that if you saw a title or a credential, you would understand what went into achieving that title or credential. I didnt need to tell you everything that got me there, or kept me there, or made me successful, if you could just see my accomplishments on my resume. That was a very poor assumption. Looking at Patricias comment above, if you think about it you can probably take ten minutes and brainstorm what it takes to get a PhD. The massive amount of research, creativity, working within a very structured organization (but with enough ambiguity that you need to be creative and take initiative), etc. Presenting, writing, analyzing, persuading, researching, what else? You could take ten minutes each and figure out the skills required for any of what she mentioned: teaching at universities, working in research firms, and working in a public school system. I feel like 10 minutes of brainstorming might just barely scratch the surface. More than understanding the skills, what about understanding THE VALUE. I want to disconnect titles and credentials from value. I dont care of if you were president of this or that, I want to know what you did. Heres an exercise for you (all of you): describe yourself only by the value you bring or create, and not by using any titles or credentials.   Its true that, many times, our experiences and credentials help us get into opportunities. How many jobs that you are qualified for say something like must have a degree or MBA preferred? Having certain things can help you get in the door. But, the successful hire will be the one who ultimately brings value in their role. Id rather hire someone with no big past titled-history, who does wonders for my company, than someone who has had all kinds of big titles but cant seem to make any progress. Personal experience: in my first big job search, in 2006, I didnt get any jobs (barely any interviews) because of my overqualified titles. I learned to kind of dumb-down my resume a bit, and remove the big titles and just change them from CEO to manager (an ego blow, yes, but the right thing to do based on what I was applying for).   I was putting my titles in front of my value, and I didnt understand that. Am I discouraging you from growing, and getting credentials, and education, etc.? Absolutely not!  I am encouraging you to do two things: Understand what you bring to the table. How will you help the organization with their objectives? What can you do to move things forward? Dont go based off your titles, rather your skills and abilities. Figure out how to communicate #1. It can be very difficult talking about ourselves, especially when we feel like we are explaining the obvious. But we must become masters at this type of communication. This is a big part of career management, and because jobs dont have the security that they had a few decades ago, we should find ourselves repeating these messages more and more frequently. This is the new normal, and its our job to get great at it. To all of the Patricias out there, great job on what you have accomplished. Now, just look at it through a different lens a career management lens. This should reduce your frustration, and it should help you have much better conversations with your prospects.

You Launched Your Business, Now What

You Launched Your Business, Now What It’s great to go into business for yourself, but it can be a stressful thing and it can put you into debt (even if you started out without any debt). If you already have debt, take some time before you launch your business to get things straightened out. Look into debt consolidation for assistance. Once you’ve ensured your business has a chance and you’re not going to go into instant debt, you need to know what to do with this new business. Now it’s post launch-time, and you already did your launch-time marketing. So now what? Market It Hopefully, you started marketing your business even before you launched it. You needed to do this in order to get up the hype for your business and start attracting the customers that would be the ones to help you get your business into the black quickly. Once your business is going, though, you need to come up with new marketing strategies. How you market a business launch is different than marketing a business that is already in existence. Now is the time to share your individual products and services, to beef up your social media presence, and to win people over with your blog posts. Manage Your Time Wisely If this is your first time having your own business, you need to get good at time management. Even people that work from home writing articles or stuffing envelopes need to learn to manage their time wisely. You get more done with a schedule. You might not have a clock to punch, but you definitely want to have a workday schedule. Have lunch at the same time each day. Keep lists and set goals for each day. Don’t Give Up New businesses have a habit of failing, especially if you haven’t made enough effort to properly launching, marketing, and managing your time. Businesses need money, but they also need a person with drive to keep things going. Don’t give up right away when times get tough. There are many ways to get through rough patches with a small business or freelance business. Keep a savings account for emergencies, and even have a credit card set aside for emergencies. Find creative ways to draw in new customers, whether it’s through discounts or special sales. Get Some More Money If your money isn’t holding its own in the beginning, you’re not alone. The first year will be the toughest, but if you can get through it, your business could be on its way to success. When money is tight, you do have options. If you don’t have much money coming in you might not want to get another loan or charge a bunch more to your credit card. Your better option may be to launch a crowdfunding campaign. Your friends and their friends donate to your business, and it is money you don’t have to pay back!

Is Taxi Driving the Right Job for You

Is Taxi Driving the Right Job for You If you ask the average person to describe a taxi driver, what do you think they’d say? The description would probably male. Unfortunately, this stereotype rings true, as taxi driving is a profession that is still largely dominated by men. However, this is changing. To tackle these gender norms, women are launching their own taxi businesses. In Canada, an all-female cab company has just been launched, with another taking off in London. But women are also making strides and breaking glass ceilings in the taxi industry as a whole. Saudi Arabia is a perfect example, where after lifting the driving ban, Uber have taken a huge step forward by hiring their first female Saudi Arabian drivers. These empowering steps got us thinking. With more women driving taxis â€" although figures are still low with just over 2% of London cab drivers being female â€" we thought we’d explore the profession further. So, is taxi driving the right job for you? Flexible Working Hours There’s many perks to being a taxi driver, but arguably, flexible working hours is the most attractive. Whether you’re with a firm or invest in your own Cab Direct taxi, you can manage your own schedule and commit to hours that suit you, providing freedom and flexibility. It’s a great choice whether you want to work full-time, fit in a career around a busy family life, or take part-time employment while you’re exploring other opportunities or starting your own business. Varied Days In addition to choosing your own hours, being a taxi driver also offers variation. This makes it a great job for those who feel constricted by a repetitive desk job, as it’s one of those professions where no two days are the same. Each day, you can drive varied routes, explore different areas and meet an array of new people. People Job If you’re a real people person who loves nothing more than a good chat, then taxi driving could be the right job for you. Cab drivers are like a member of bar staff â€" only on wheels and without the alcohol â€" as you get to meet people from all walks of life, and hear their stories and their troubles. Good Pay Finally, an important consideration when deciding on any career: pay. The good news is taxi drivers earn a decent living. Depending on the hours you work, taxi drivers in the UK can earn anywhere between £12,000 and £36,000 per year, with the average driver bringing £18, 517. What do you think? Is taxi driving for you?

Suck It Up and Sell Yourself

Suck It Up and Sell Yourself No one likes a bragger, and no one really  wants to be known as one.  In fact, its fairly natural for us  to shy away from  any limelight which will catapult us into cockiness  territory in the eyes of our peers. Especially at work, arrogant big shots  who shove their successes down the throats of others are less than inspiring, and create passive enemies pretty quickly. We know this, and this is why selling ourselves during an interview is  difficult. Overt self-promotion and self-praise dont mirror  the way we speak about ourselves in normal everyday life. A recent study by  LinkedIn  has revealed that, of the pool of professionals  from  18 countries surveyed, almost half do not feel comfortable talking about their achievements or  selling themselves in an interview. A similar number says  it feels  like bragging when they do.  Only 35% actually do feel comfortable outlining their achievements, and 52% generally  prefer to talk about the achievements of their colleagues than their own. Apparently  were actually more likely to publish  health updates and political views on social media,  than we are news of a professional  promotion! Bragging is very unattractive. Strive to be humble and modest. Megan Miller (@Megoooo_5) March 18, 2016 People respect  people who are outrageously successful, but maintain their modesty.  This video of Angelina Jolie accepting an award at the 2013 Governors Awards  has been doing the rounds on the internet AGAIN recently. People cant get enough, but why? Because Angelina has every reason to be the biggest bragger known to man, but time and time again, she chooses to be humble and show appreciation for the privileges she has had, that others havent. If only we could all strike a balance like this! While  giving up all  bragging rights is great in theory,  there will still be times when we have to sell ourselves. And, its amidst our job hunt that  were most likely to have to face these  fears! The  LinkedIn survey also reveals that 86% of  recruitment decision makers believe its important  for candidates to be able to express their achievements. Whether we like it or not, to get ahead in our careers and get our dream job, we need to  feel comfortable answering the following types of questions: What are your strengths? Why should we choose you over others? Why are you the right person for this role? What value can you add? Whats your best achievement to date? For some reason, writing diligent, enthusiastic and intelligent learner who is quick to grasp new concepts in a CV is so much easier  than actually saying those words about ourselves out loud to someone. Many of us go to town with our CVs, describe how great we are, win an interview and then shudder at the thought of having to sell ourselves in person.  Here are a few tips on how to approach these hard asks: 1.  Plan prepare Before you go to an interview, plan and practice marketing yourself. Be sure you actually pinpoint and understand your value as an employee, and what exactly it is you have to offer an employer. Work out clearly beforehand what your best attributes are and where you have seen the greatest success so far in your career.  Dont let yourself be caught off guard by questions about your strengths; and have to scramble for ways to sell yourself. Instead, do your preparation, understand youre going to have to say  all those things you wrote in your CV, and then  just  focus on the execution. 2. Be professional and business-like Forget getting embarrassed or making slightly self-deprecating comments when you have to sell yourself. Instead, view it  the same way you would selling a car. When selling anything, you have to clearly outline the benefits of the product. An interview is no different this time the product just happens to be you. So, youre best to take all  the emotion out of it. When youre talking, you can minimise  your use of  adjectives such as incredible, great, captivating, amazing, respected and high-achieving. These are all opinions  and can prompt  a if you dont say so yourself type of response.  Instead, go for cold hard facts! 3. Use examples results Have statistics at hand to back your achievement claims up. If you have increased revenue by 10% in 6 months, say it. Statistics  and statements based on clear evidence are easier to deliver. If your profession isnt really numbers-driven, try describing a scenario where you were able to change or improve something. For managers, detailing improvements to your own staff will highlight your capability as a leader, without you saying, Im a great leader! 4.  Let others do the talking It would be nice to bring your manager in with you, to sing your praise for you, but thats not realistic  for a number of reasons. The next best thing here is to paraphrase feedback and praise you have received from others, during appraisals or reviews. Talking about common themes that come up when people are analysing your work and approach takes the pressure off, because you are not saying YOU think you are amazing, rather relaying what others have told you. Starting sentences with Ive been told or It regularly comes up that helps you deliver the same message, in a less  gloating way. We cant just leave it there though; you have to  make sure you actually get to the interview stage. To do this, you should check you have a  convincing and professional online presence. Why? Because you WILL be searched by potential employers. According to the LinkedIn survey, a whopping  76% or participants believe  its hard to overcome a first impression, and 65% believe the one you make online is just as important as the one you make in person. So before you enter into your jobhunt, be sure to give your online presence a good going over too, and show your best bits! Image: Shutterstock

Ace Your Next Job Interview with these tips CareerMetis.com

Ace Your Next Job Interview with these tips You have passed the online psychometric tests, your resume stands out, you have completed the phone screening with HR, and now you get the news you have been waiting for “We would like you to come in for an interview to meet with the Hiring Manager”.Although things don’t always happen in the order as described above â€" an In-Person interview is often the moment which could either make or break you in the hiring process.evalEven though Technology has changed hiring : pre-screening, LinkedIn, Online Tests, Skype interview â€" the traditional face-to-face interview is still an important part of the process. And almost every job that is filled today â€" there is an in-person interview.Let’s look at some ideas that will help you to ace your next job interview, and eliminate your competition. Remember that you are competing with sometimes 100s of candidates for the same positionHow do I prepare for the interview?Here are my suggestions:1. Start with yourselfevalLearn your resume i nside out. Keep all information handy Here is a complied list of the Top interview questions.3. About the CompanyThe last thing you want to do is to come across as that bumpkin candidate who did not know anything about the company you are interviewing for. Learn what the company does, who their customers are, who their competitors are, what their products are,etc.4. About the InterviewerWith LinkedIn and Google, it is not hard to find out about the Hiring Manager. Most professionals have their work history on LinkedIn. This shows diligence on your part and the fact that you are willing to do your homework.5. About the IndustryevalHave some basic knowledge about the Industry. It always helps. This is the reason many employers prefer to hire candidates from the same industry Many times I have walked into interviews and they did not have a copy of my resume 2. Practice Body LanguageOnly 7% of your communication is verbal, everything else 93% is non-verbal â€" your posture, your tone, b ody language,etc.Practice proper handshakes and eye contact . These things do not come naturally to all of us (I still struggle with eye contact). That is why it is important to be practice and become comfortable with eye contact.3. Smile more often in the interview. This is difficult especially when you are under pressure in an interview. In Charisma Myth, the author talks about the impact smile has on others. A proper smile conveys warmth and indicates trust.4. BreathThe 2 second rule. Just because you have practiced rehearsed each possible interview questions, does not mean you need to spit those out as soon as they are asked. Be careful about coming across too memorized. Whenever you are asked a question , pause for 2 seconds, and answer. This shows them you are thinking about their questions.D) QuestioningThis is an important skill to learn â€" the art of proper questioning. Questioning builds trust, it helps you clarify; and it shows you are thoughtful.During the InterviewYou will be asked multiple questions by your interviewer. I recommend using questions to clarify what they are asking. Use this for the tough questions. Before you answer -clarify ; this is beneficial to you because you know exactly how to answer. This also indicates that you are a good listener.At the endAfter the interviewer has gone through all their questions â€" they will most likely give you an opportunity to ask questions. Use this moment to shine. Keep a list of good questions to ask. Most importantly â€" you also want to know everything about the role and the company. Make sure you get all the clarifications you need before you leave. Here is a sample of questions that I recommend asking at the end of the interview.What are some things I need to do to be really successful at this job?What are some of the key skills you are specifically looking for?What does your dream hire look like?What do you think the next 5 years looks like for the organization?What are some of the things that you personally like about the company?I was reading about happening in the industry. How do you think that will impact the company?What does the training program look like?Questions like these are important. It shows that you are serious about the job and the company. It also shows you are doing the research. Remember, you are also interviewing them.E) Ask for the SaleI am surprised to see many advice on the internet or even books, that ignores this important aspect. I am not sure about you but I don’t enjoy the anticipation after the interview. I don’t like to wait for weeks after an interview to know if they are interested or not.You have spent 60 minutes, delivered an exceptional interview (in your mind), and then you hope they will call you back. Why go through the nervous wait-time after an interview? Don’t you want to know whether you have a chance or not? I do.If you ask “Did I get the job?” â€" it will make them uncomfortable and even make them think that you are desperate.I recommend ending the interview with a question that is more subtle.“One last question before we leave, I am always looking for ways to improve myself my personal brand. You have had the opportunity to interview me and learn about me. I am interested in your feedback. Would you mind telling me what I did well, and what I can improve?”This is a subtle (and sneaky) way to gauge their interest. This is also less intrusive. People like to give feedback. They will tell you what you did well, and what you could improve.The way they answer this question will give you a clear idea whether you will proceed to the next step or not. If you are not the right candidate, it is better to know now â€" so you can move on.Always end the interview well, with gratitude for their time and the opportunity to interview.I hope the above tips were insightful. Many of the tips might be common advice you would have come across, some are unique. I have used all the above tips to help me wit h my Job Interviews.I encourage you to use them for your next job interview. I am curious to know how you did using these tips. I want to hear your feedback on how successful the interview was.All the best for your Job Interview!!!

A Successful Job Search Needs a Curious Mind - Jane Jackson Career

A Successful Job Search Needs a Curious Mind - Jane Jackson Career A Successful Job Search needs a Curious MindAs a career coach I work with individuals to identify their personal and career values, transferrable skills. We also discuss resume writing, cover letters, interview techniques and job search strategies.There are many books and articles available in the bookshops and on the Internet on how to find a job.     Why do so many people find the job search process so daunting and exhausting?There are many way to market yourself, however, there is nothing more invigorating and positively motivating in this process than when you maintain a curious mind.What happens when you don’t have a curious mind?   You assume that you know it all.   Are any of the following phrases familiar to you?  â€˜It’s been done before.’   There is nothing out there for me.’   ‘I’m not willing to give that a try as it won’t work.’   ‘I don’t want to talk to that person as he/she won’t be able to offer me anything‘.’Those are the comments from one with a closed mind.Negativity breeds easily with this mindset and makes the job search process that much harder.Just as an experiment, whatever stage you’re at in your career or job search, use the words, ‘How’ ‘Who’ and ‘What’ when approaching each stage of your career management or job search process.Think like a detective, be curious enough to gather new information and you may be pleasantly surprised at what you uncover.   When you are curious, your focus improves.   If you focus you will be more effective.   Here are 5 areas to curiously consider:1.         How can I conduct an effective job search?   What do I need to do?A number of my clients find the process of job hunting challenging and at times can put a dent in their ego.   You can’t control the process however you can control your reaction at each step of the way.If a series of interviews leads to nowhere, keep a curious mindset and ask yourself, ‘What did I learn from this experience?   What can I do differently to get a different outcome?’   What is your approach to networking and do you enjoy the process?   If not, take a different approach and ask yourself, ‘I wonder whom I’ll meet at the next meeting, networking opportunity or social event?   What can I learn about each person I meet?’Rather than focusing on networking to find a job for yourself, focus on networking to learn something new.   You may uncover something fascinating about the next person you meet or, through your curiosity to learn more about the other person, you may uncover a potential job lead.   If nothing else you may gain a new friend!2.         How does my behaviour affect my job search?   What will make me more effective and more productive?In the same way you can control your reactions to events, you can also control your behaviour for a more effective job search.   Once you identify the strategies you need to take (networking, target marketing, working with recruitment agents, using the online job boards) decide how many hours per day you will focus on each strategy.Ask yourself, ‘What and how much can I get done in 30 minutes or in 60 minutes?’   Set a timer and see how many phone calls you can make to reconnect with those in your industry and how many appointments you can set.   Or see how many recruiters you can reach for a discussion or how many tailored job applications can you make.   Or, perhaps, how much information you can gather on a specific target company.See how much gets done before the timer goes off.   Then give yourself a break and set the timer again.   You can control your productivity and it will be a lot more fun if you are curious to see how much you can get done during each set timeframe.3.          How can I make my cover letters for job applications more effective?When I was in recruitment I was amazed at the number of candidates who would send in generic cover letters.   My immediate impression was that those candidates were lazy, didn’t really care about the role and consequently not the ideal candidate for the job.Screeners are looking for candidates who are impressive in their resumes and also in their written communication.   The cover letter is the opportunity to demonstrate effective written communication.   Ask yourself, ‘How can I make my cover letter stand out?’In today’s economic climate, it’s an employers market and you face a lot of competition.   One way for recruiters to screen in potentially suitable candidates quickly is to see if their cover letter states the position the application relates to and their specific skill sets that relate to the role.Generic covers letters dont.   They are generic and therefore a waste of time to read.   What do you need to do to personalize your cover letters?   How effective can you make each and every one of your letters?4.         How can I make sure my resume is read and is impressive to my target audience?What is your target audience seeking?   Tailor you r resume to fit those requirements if you have the relevant skill sets.   There is no point stating what a ‘hard worker’ you are in your resume.The employer wants to know if you are qualified to perform a specific role, have the relevant experience and personal traits to enable you to get the results they require.   Ask yourself, ‘How can I make my resume stand out?’   If the reader has to scour your current resume page by page to find the relevant information, think how can you make the right skills, experience and qualifications stand out immediately?Analyse the job description for clues as to which key words will pop out at the reader.For help with your resumé, How to Write a Resumé is my online course that will help you create a resumé that generates results5.   What do I need to do to prepare for the interview process?The major fatal flaw for most candidates when interviewing is lack of preparation.Given that most candidates are provided with a certain amount of time before the interview, lack of preparation is unforgiveable and indicates a lack of interest in the role.   Ask yourself, ‘What are the skills I need to highlight during the interview to demonstrate my competence in this area?   What are my key relevant strengths that will impress the interviewer?   What examples do I have to demonstrate my capabilities and results orientation?’Think about what you can do and what examples you can give to prove your efficacy and professionalism.   Analyse your experience and behaviour, practice verbalizing your responses.Gain feedback from a trusted friend, preferably one who knows the way you work and act upon areas that need improvement.   How can you present your most competent, capable and professional image?By having an open, curious mind at all stages of the job search process you will find you maintain momentum and continually learn.   Use what you learn.If things don’t seem to be working, analyse what does work and what doesn’t, then brainstorm with your support group or with a career coach to uncover new ways to approach your marketing efforts.If youd like to book a coaching session to help you in your job search click here and choose a day and time to suit.

My 8 favorite pics from our conference on happiness at work (and 1 video) - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

My 8 favorite pics from our conference on happiness at work (and 1 video) - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Last week we had our first ever international conference with 200 participants from 19 countries and we had a BLAST. Here are my absolute favorite pics from the 2 days. Speaker Rowan Manahan channels Gene Kelly (and possibly Mary Poppins) Moderator Mikael Kamber, speaker Thomas Vibe and our Japanese attendee Hirokazu Kobayashi lead the audience in an energizing Japanese chant. Maria Grosz comes on stage to lead the?traditional post-lunch dance. Heres how that?went: The audience bows down to our final speaker (Tim Dorsett) chanting We are not worthy. Dont worry, there was a point to this :) Ending the conference with?confetti cannons :) The Woohoo inc team celebrates another successful conference with our moderator Mikael Kamber. Participants having a good time :) Group photo from the afterparty on Friday afternoon after the workshops. A great big thank you to our awesome photographer?Gareth Garvey. You can find plenty more pics from the conference right here.? Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related