About

Welcome! I’m Laura Benjamin, a Colorado Springs Career Coach, Mentor, Speaker, Facilitator and publisher of this blog.

I’m glad you’re here and hope you find the tips and articles of great value regardless of where you are in your career transition. I encourage you to come back often, subscribe to the blog via email or feed and don’t miss the signup form for my monthly newsletter. Oh, and yes, please also tell your friends!

Why I Write This Career Coach Blog

I write it because I’ve been on both sides of the employment “desk” and know how frustrating and rewarding it can be to find the work you love. I’ve been a human resources specialist, an outplacement counselor, a team manager and even been an occasional job-seeker. I’ve changed careers a number of times!

I’m also a small business owner with over 13 years experience marketing myself and my business; if I didn’t get good at it over time, my kids would have starved! So I know a thing or two about how to communicate who you are, what you’ve done and what you can do for others. I look for “jobs” and work every day. What self-employed person doesn’t?

How This Career Blog Will Benefit You

The tips and articles on this blog will help you:

• figure out who you are and what you want to do in life
• navigate the job search process with greater skill and better information
• promote yourself without having to change your personality!
• market what you can do for “buyers” as if you were a business
• face the job interview with more confidence and better performance
• network effectively through existing relationships, new contacts and social media tools
• tap into the “hidden” job market and yes, there really IS one!
• consider the pro’s and con’s of starting your own small business
• and more!

Who Else Could Benefit From This Career Blog?

The information may also be very helpful and encouraging for your…

• spouse or roommate
• church members
• students
• teenager or college grad
• business partner
• neighbor
• friends who face a layoff or downsizing
• employees who want to climb the organizational ladder
• association members
• mom or dad

Other Ways I Share Career Tips and Strategies

Private Career Coaching and Mentoring: Yes, I work with private individuals who want a supportive, creative coach or mentor to guide them through a career transition. Or they may want help figuring out who they are and what they want to do in the next phase of their life. If that interests you, please call my office at 719-266-8088 to schedule a phone appointment. We’ll discuss your goals and frustrations, then decide if it’s a good fit to work together. There is no cost for that initial discussion.

Professional Speaking and Training Seminars: Trade or professional associations, churches and membership groups may want to offer a seminar or workshop for their members or conference attendees or spouse groups. My programs are fun, upbeat, interactive and chock-full of tested tips and skill-building strategies. Please call my office at 719-266-8088 to discuss the needs of your group, learning objectives, program theme and date(s).

Career Workbooks and Ebooks: I’m in the process of publishing affordable, downloadable resources, both on this site and my official website. No worries, I’ll let you know when they’re available!

Thanks again for stopping by! Looking forward to reading your comments on my posts and hopefully we’ll meet at some point in the future!

Warm regards,