From Reluctant Rainmaker to Prospering Professional with Julie Fleming, J.D., A.C.C.
November 18, 2009 by Jory · Leave a Comment
Would you like to increase your clientele in an authentic way? Would you like to build a business that serves your life rather than one that leaves you disillusioned and exhausted?
Many professionals love what they do and are highly skilled at serving their clients—yet they’d rather do almost anything than try to bring in new business. Who wants to be a pest or come across as pushy or desperate? However… it’s no secret that those who wait for business to show up on their doorstep are often in for an unpleasant surprise, especially in a tight economy.
Listen to today’s show to uncover the hidden truths about rainmaking and building a business that’s both purposeful and prospering. Though our conversation will focus on lawyers, including whether to pursue a career in law and what makes a lawyer successful, our business development discussion will apply to any professional.
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Julie A. Fleming
Julie A. Fleming, J.D., founder of Atlanta-based Life at the Bar LLC, provides attorney development consulting for an international clientele. Julie holds a certificate in leadership coaching from Georgetown University and is the author of The Reluctant Rainmaker: A Guide for Lawyers Who Hate Selling and numerous articles focusing on rainmaking and other topics such as career strategy, work/life balance, and leadership development. Julie frequently speaks to law firms and bar associations and presented Seven Secrets Every Lawyer Must Know to Thrive, Even in a Recession at the 2009 American Bar Association annual meeting. Before founding Life at the Bar LLC, Julie practiced law for over a decade, specializing in patent litigation. A graduate of the Emory University School of Law, Vanderbilt University (B.A.), and Georgia State University (B.S.), she is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. Additional information is available at www.lifeatthebar.com.
Callings, Careers and Cultural Reform with Byron Borger
November 4, 2009 by Jory · Leave a Comment
What am I going to do with my life? Must my convictions color my every move? Should my faith influence my public persona? Does my career matter to God?
If questions of calling, career, culture, and Christianity pique your interest, come meet bookstore proprietor Byron Borger. Byron is an eccentric intellectual passionate about great books and meaningful vocations.
He will ardently challenge us to grow our faith by reading widely, reading regularly, and reading with an open heart and mind. An energetic messenger of living life on purpose, Byron will inspire us to lead lives that manifest personal integrity as well as social responsibility. He’ll share with us some of his favorite authors as well as his opinions on topics such as the state of the art of religious publishing.
Come learn why Byron Borger refuses to put his faith in a box and why he considers owning and operating Hearts & Minds Bookstore his holy calling.
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Byron Borger
Byron Borger, along with his wife Beth, owns and operates Hearts & Minds, an independent bookstore in Dallastown, in south-central Pennsylvania. Byron is known as an energetic bookman—one who loves to read, talk about authors and their ideas, and, most of all, help customers find resources that will help them in their own callings and careers. It is rare to find “religious” bookstores that are theologically substantial and diverse and which stock books across the entire spectrum of life and culture. At Hearts & Minds you will find resources to develop faith-based perspectives on everything from art to science, politics to prayer, family life to work life. Byron has three children, and is passionate about his family, his community involvement, and his own calling to help people grow as readers as they find books to help them integrate Christian conviction with every area of life.
Mistakes Job Seekers Make with Susan Whitcomb, P.C.C.
October 28, 2009 by Jory · Leave a Comment
Do you know a friend, family member, or colleague who is un- or under-employed?
With the dismal jobs-to-jobseeker ratio of one-to-four, the rules of the road have changed. Responding to ads on Monster.com and asking “who’s hiring?” no longer brings results. Many of today’s job seekers are not grasping the “invisible” aspects of success, such as how awareness, attitudes, and beliefs can either catapult or cut short one’s career.
They’re also making mistakes with their resumes, networking, and interviewing. “Despite all the depressing news about double-digit unemployment rates, the fact remains that some 5 million people were hired last month. But those jobs are going to savvy job seekers who know how to tap the hidden job market and uncover opportunities.”
Learn how to avoid mistakes and uncover those opportunities with America’s Career and Life Coach, Susan Whitcomb, author of six career books, including Job Search Magic, Interview Magic, Resume Magic, and The Christian’s Career Journey.
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Susan Whitcomb
Susan Whitcomb is a prominent figure in the world of career management and job search coaching. She brings 20 years’ experience to the table when it comes to landing a new job or a promotion, and she has worked with more than 10,000 clients during her career. Known as America’s Career Coach, she is the author of six popular books, including Resume Magic, Interview Magic, Job Search Magic, 30-Day Job Promotion, and The Christian’s Career Journey. Susan is the founder of Job Search Academy, Career Coach Academy, and Leadership Coach Academy, which have trained and credentialed hundreds of professionals worldwide. She has earned her Professional Certified Coach designation and holds credentials as a Certified Job Search Strategist, Certified Career Management Coach, and Certified Life Coach. Her brand revolves around inspiring and equipping people with the tools, tenacity, and truths that will transform their passions into profit while also making a dramatic difference in the world!