9 Lives for Women Blog

You’re finally ready to go back to work—in one of the worst job markets in American history.  Well yes…but it’s no reason to hide. It’s a sober fact that unemployment numbers are high, but the only people that should have an obsession with those numbers are the presidential candidates who want to spin them their…

Trying hard to make a go of a new business?  Frustrated and ready to join your retired friends for marathon tennis or golf?  Losing sight of your business purpose? According to Business Strategist Belinda Pruyne of BIG (Business Innovation Group), you may have a case of internal roadblocks. Belinda says that new business owners often…

Work is truly fun only if you’re following a passion.  Making money is great, but if you have alternate resources, you’ll stall the work/don’t work decision until a potential job ignites a current passion—or chases a long-held demon. Life coach Susie Bedsow Horgan’s passion meter surged when she realized a slightly different career path could…

You’ve thought about a career change lying on the beach, daydreaming during meetings and walking the dog around the block.  You’re tired of what you’re doing now—and anxious to move on.  But before you run haphazardly toward a new career, do your homework to make sure you’ll walk with more precision on a well-defined path….

Thinking about owning a business some day?  That’s what I hear from many women who spend their volunteer years dreaming about an entrepreneurial venture. After the flexibility women enjoy out of the workforce, an independent venture can seem like a logical transition.  Donna Pace, a three-time entrepreneur, says “it’s certainly logical, but not simple.” Today…

Though there are millions of users worldwide, Linkedin is still a mystery for many professionals.  What are the real benefits?  Many.  How does it actually advance your career or job search?  A lot.  How do I know?  I asked Donna Sweidan, a career coach and Linkedin pro to answer the questions I know you’re wondering…