Are 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. …

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…

12 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…

By 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…

Everyday, 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. …

Kick 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…

By 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…

How 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. …

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…