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The urge for change often does not last long enough for you to follow through - the motivation seems to come and then go. On your own, in the short-term, it's easier for your life to remain the same, rather than do anything about it. But what about the long-term? How many times will you have had the urge to change, but not done anything about it? What will the cost be to you in 5, 10, or 20 years if you're still the same and nothing has changed? Will you wish you'd started now?

Ask yourself this question - Why do I complain, but still remain the same?

I think the problem is that we often follow the path of least resistance. We take the easy option. This is fine in some cases, even the perfect choice in others. But you see when it comes to the long-term happiness of you and your family - don't you think it would be worth a little short-term effort, commitment and action?

The good thing with Life Coaching is that once you decide to change, your Life Coach will hold you accountable, encourage you and gently push you on; so then the path of least resistance is to follow through and do what is required to succeed.

Is Life Coaching for me?Yes! Anyone can benefit from hiring a Life Coach. People hire a Life Coach for many different reasons; below are some of the recent areas I have successfully worked on with clients:

 Call CP Consulting today to schedule your life coaching session with a profesisonal life coach.

To achieve a goal or ambition. To reduce the amount of stress and strain To create more time, and get organised. To improve communication skills. To clear the clutter that holds them back. To change or improve their career. To improve health, wellbeing and fitness. To increase self-confidence or self-esteem. To improve the balance between work/home life. To change the direction of their lives. Some benefits of Life CoachingIt gets you focused on what you want, why you want it, and how you can get it. It enables you to bridge the gap between where you are now and where you'd like to be. It provides structure, and encourages you to do more than you would normally do by yourself. It provides you with confidence, support, belief, space, encouragement and motivation. It can enable you to reach your goals, or accomplish your dreams/ambitions. Life Coaching is an investment in you, and it will benefit your entire life. 

Middle-Aged Financial Pressures

Middle-aged workers typically face more financial pressures, such as supporting a family and paying for their kids' educations.

Rich Morin, a senior editor at the Pew Research Center, says young people's job problems compound problems for jobless parents.

"They are having to welcome back their grown children, and that means people are retaining expenses and sharing resources for longer periods of time," Morin explains.

The unemployment rate for middle-aged people is less than the population overall, and far less than the rate for very young job seekers. But demographers and labor economists say the recession squeezed middle management, and that those positions are slow to come back.

Their experience doesn't necessarily work to their advantage; sometimes, it makes finding a match for their skills harder. Of the dozen or so middle-aged job seekers I interviewed around the country, many say ageism runs rampant.

The Rise of the Virtual Startup

All companies need, at a minimum, to take care of the basics:  marketing, finance, operations, sales, and accounting.  Typically, someone who starts a business will have a skill set that covers only about half of these needs.  The other half will need to be covered by a partner, employee, soloist or outside firm.  Let's look at each of these in detail:

Partners - Finding a partner is much like finding a spouse:  they're great when it works, and horrible when it doesn't.  If you can find one that compliments your skills and is compatible with you on many levels, this may be the way to go.  Unfortunately, it is only after the "marriage" that compatibility issues often arise, and the resulting "divorce" can often kill the company that brought you together in the first place.Employees - Hiring an employee can be the right thing to do, especially if the company is well funded or has already attained profitability.  If it is like most small startups, however, funds are too tight to commit to a weekly salary. Soloists - Contracting with a soloist can be a great way to solve immediate needs.  Instead of hiring a full time marketing person for $100,000/year plus benefits, or hiring a PR firm for $10,000/month retainer, you can contract with someone for a short term project designed to get you to the next level.Outside Firms - Today, outside firms come in two flavors.  Traditional outside firms are expensive, with old-style overhead costs that must be passed on to their clients.  New outside firms are cost effective, using unique combinations of technology and soloists to provide custom solutions.  Depending on the size and scope of the project, the latter can be the right choice for today's startup.

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1. Get personalGetting too personal is typically a workplace no-no. But during a recession, sharing a few details about yourself with your boss might work to your advantage, says Stephen Viscusi, president of BulletproofYourResume.com, a resume-writing service, and author of "Bulletproof Your Job."

"I'm not telling you to brown-nose," says Viscusi. "I'm telling you to weave in conversations personal things about your life when appropriate, so the boss knows you have two kids in college. Should it matter? No. Does it? Often, it does."

2. Be visibleIn a booming economy, it may be OK to lay low and enjoy some downtime at work, but that's simply not the case today. "You want to be noticed, and be known as someone who delivers great results," says Tory Johnson, CEO of Women for Hire, a New York-based employment company. Do more than your job description calls for and leave the "that's not my job" attitude at home.

3. Be a cheerleader Sure, the mood in your office has likely gone the way of the stock market. Putting a bright face on before you go to work every day will make it that much easier to stand out as a positive force. "Bosses feel negative energy from unhappy employees, and it's easy to fire an unhappy employee," Viscusi says.

4. "LinkIn" to real life -Online networking sites like LinkedIn and Facebook have gained plenty of popularity, but to really benefit from all those connections, you have to take them offline.\Do this now, while you're still employed. That way, should you need a job down the road, it will be easier to ask for help.

5. Freelance Freelancing will not only pad your budget in these difficult times, it will also expand your professional network, says Richard Bayer, chief operating officer of the Five O'clock Club, a career counseling organization. And if you do lose your job, you've got a source of income to tide you over while you look for a new one.

6. Take a pay cut It sounds counterintuitive, but in most cases, you'll do much better financially if you offer to take a pay cut instead of being laid off. That's especially true in this economy, when a typical job search will likely last much longer than usual. "If your boss says it's a numbers thing, you really are allowed to say 'What's that number, because I want to keep my job,'" Viscusi says.

7. Reinvent yourself Whether you're still employed and just looking around, or already looking, expand your search into other industries. "If you're an accountant out of a bank, there's nothing that says you can't go to a health-care company," Challenger says. And while landing a job in another location is difficult and moving for work is even harder, looking to your past -- going back to your hometown or prior jobs to reconnect with old friends and former co-workers -- may uncover unexpected opportunities.

Call today, so you are well on your way to recession proofing your career. Stay ahead of the curve with 

CP Consulting 866-754-9619

Middle-Aged Financial Pressures

Middle-aged workers typically face more financial pressures, such as supporting a family and paying for their kids' educations.

Rich Morin, a senior editor at the Pew Research Center, says young people's job problems compound problems for jobless parents.

"They are having to welcome back their grown children, and that means people are retaining expenses and sharing resources for longer periods of time," Morin explains.

The unemployment rate for middle-aged people is less than the population overall, and far less than the rate for very young job seekers. But demographers and labor economists say the recession squeezed middle management, and that those positions are slow to come back.

Their experience doesn't necessarily work to their advantage; sometimes, it makes finding a match for their skills harder. Of the dozen or so middle-aged job seekers I interviewed around the country, many say ageism runs rampant.

Call today let us help you start transitioning to a new career and more income today. 866-754-9619

Soldiers face a multiple challenges when returning home from deployment. CP Consulting understands the specific and unique needs of military personel in today's economy.

Military Consulting rates are lower than other private sector rates as a thank you to our men and women of the arm forces. We thank you for your service and look forward to serving you!

 4 Tips for Military Personel Transitioning to Civil

• Take time for yourself and your family prior to the job search.
  
• Apply your rank to the job search. Highlight the superivosry skills related to your rank.
• Make sure to refrain from under or over estimating the power of military experience.
• Be willing to take risks in the job market by exploring new careers.
• Keep an open mind with regards to salary in the private sector.
  

If you are military or former military, thank you for your service. Please allow CP Consulting Firm to Serve you. Call today for your initial consultation. 866-754-9619

1.  Career  development experts can re-newand redefining confidence in your work skills.

2.  Career coaches have the ability to alignemployment history to meet current and volatile market demands.

3.  Career consultants often have the multipleinternal resources that are not to the general public including but not limitedto recruiters headhunters, and  internal employment opportunities.

4.  Career counselors can save you thousands ofdollars prior to enrolling in an educational program by providing otherprofessional options other than educational methods to increase your skill set.

5.  Career counselors are in touch  with thepulse of the job market and are familiar with a variety of different employmenttransitional aspects of the job market.

If you are not a 100% with your current employment  or unemployment situation, CP Consulting call 866-754-9619.