Jun 17, 2020“Imagine if…?”: The first question to ask in your career journey.At some point in your life, you will feel stuck. You wake up each morning, head into the office, get through the day, and head home. Repeat it the next day, and the day after, and the day after that. You feel undervalued. You feel like you have nothing to…Careers10 min readCareers10 min read
Jan 5, 2019Make These Career Moves Now Before the Next RecessionAre You Ready for the Next Recession? Ten Tips to Prepare Your Career to better navigate life’s ups and downs. By Stephen Dupont, APR The U.S. economy continues to expand. In fact, according to the Federal Reserve of St. …Careers7 min readCareers7 min read
Jan 5, 2019How to Develop Your Soft Skills (to avoid being replaced by a robot)Developing critical soft skills is the key to long-term success in the workplace of 2030 and beyond (and even now) By Stephen Dupont, APR If you think you’ll be working in a business profession such as marketing, communications, legal, finance or sales in 2030 or beyond, let me put this…Careers6 min readCareers6 min read
May 30, 2018Careers and Couples: Why and How to Plan Your Career with Your Mate12 Tips on Career Planning for Couples — Stephen Dupont, APR Over the course of my career I have met with dozens of people of all ages seeking advice about their careers, from college students anxious about launching their careers to seasoned executives who need to make a mid-life change (sometimes, not necessarily by choice). In reflecting on…Careers12 min readCareers12 min read
May 4, 201850 Tips on How to Advance Your Career in Just 15 Minutes Every DayBy Stephen Dupont, APR What is the secret to a great story? It’s this: With every sentence, the story advances. Word by word, sentence by sentence, paragraph by paragraph, page by page, the story moves forward. Each word and each sentence compels the reader to read the next word and…Careers8 min readCareers8 min read
Published in Smashing Quota·Dec 18, 2017Learning the Art of How to AskEveryday, we ask others for things, to do something for us, or for favors. Some asks, however, are more difficult than others, such as asking for a sale, the money to fund a new business, or for a donation to fund a big cause. …Careers11 min readCareers11 min read
Dec 11, 2017Kick Start Your Career With These 23 TipsKick your career into high gear starting with committing to investing in your career every day. By Stephen Dupont, APR Do you feel stuck in your career? Do you feel like you’re ready for a change? Do you want to get your career back on the fast track? Do you…Careers6 min readCareers6 min read
Oct 27, 201715 Tips on How to Ask More Powerful and Relevant QuestionsBy Stephen Dupont, APR So there you are, interviewing someone — for a job, an article, a podcast, or a research report. Or maybe you bump into a leading influencer at a major conference, or the CEO of your company in the hallway at work. Is it better to demonstrate that you know the…Interview7 min readInterview7 min read
Published in Career Relaunch·Sep 12, 2017When You Face a Fork in the RoadHow do you know if a career choice is the right one for you… or not? By Stephen Dupont At some point in your career, you will face a big opportunity or challenge that — based on the decision you make — could significantly alter the path of your life. …Careers6 min readCareers6 min read
Sep 6, 2017Truck drivers, Construction Workers and HVAC Techs: What all of us can learn in living a life on purpose from some of the hardest working people around.By Stephen Dupont Over the past three years, I have had the opportunity to interview hundreds truck drivers, construction workers and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) technicians about their jobs, gathering insights to develop content for my clients’ websites and social media pages. Who are these people? Whether they’re…Purpose10 min readPurpose10 min read