With a refreshingly honest approach, Jen shares the best ways to find work that fits you like a glove and to turn your gifts into financial rewards. And to top it off, she shows you how to create job security for life. What more can you ask for? --Marci Shimoff #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Happy for No Reason, Love For No Reason, Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being "everything's coming up roses" and 1 being "I am withering on the vine," just how great is your career? Do you feel like you're making the difference you want to be making in the world? Do you feel like you're using your greatest talents on a daily basis? Do you feel like you're making the money you know you can make and deserve? Do you feel appreciated for your hard work? Do you feel grateful each and every day that this is how you make a living? If you're at less than a 10...if the answer isn't yes to all of these questions... ...Then you are in the perfect place to begin creating a thriving career for yourself. What I want for you is a clear direction for your career; an understanding of the gift you're meant to give the world through your work; and a smart strategy for giving it. If you want this too, then this book is for you.

Known as the "Queen of Career Epiphanies," Jennifer Anderson has coached thousands of people through the steps of turning what makes them unique into fulfilling and lucrative work. She is a Professional Certified Coach with more than 15 years of experience. Jen is the founder of Full Bloom Career Academy and is on the faculty of the University of California - Davis Extension, Coach University and Portland Community College. Start planting yourself where you will bloom, today. Claim your free "Full Bloom Starter Kit" - worth $497 Details Inside

Almost every situation you face in life is a sales situation. You started at a young age when you tried to negotiate with your parents for a later bedtime, and you are still selling today, whether intentionally or by accident. Did you ever trade baseball cards when you were a kid? That's sales. Did you ever negotiate with your friends as to which clothes Barbie got to wear? That's sales.

"The Accidental Salesperson" not only teaches you how to identify sales interactions, but also walks you through the steps of the sales process to help you achieve success in the long run, regardless of whether you are an "accidental" or a professional salesperson.

Whether you are closing a million-dollar deal or just trying to get your kids to eat their vegetables, top sales rep Allan Barmak outlines a few key elements you need: Identify your potential sales target Engage in dialogue to learn more about your prospect Negotiate Close the deal

By following these simple steps, you can find the inner salesperson you never knew existed and lift your career to the next level.

Teens interested in preparing for a career in the arts will find this introductory resource invaluable as it is the first book to guide them long before they apply to college or seek a position in their field. Whether they would like to become actors or filmmakers, artists, architects, dancers, musicians or singers, photographers, or writers, this book will show them how to do so. For each of the arts, an overview of the career, training, and a discussion of related careers is provided, along with lists of books, web sites, and organizations for further information. Sections directed to parents and teachers of the teens, with advice on how to support and encourage teens in their careers, are also included. Teens wanting to gain an edge in their craft by practicing and preparing early will find a wealth of information: advice from experts in each field provide an inside look on what skills are necessary for the twenty-first century. Suggestions for building discipline are provided, such as keeping a writing or sketching journal, and finding the proper trainers in music, dance, and acting. Contests and other opportunities that teens can submit work to or apply for auditions are provided, along with an extensive list of books, trade journals, Web sites, and professional and non-professional organizations. Using the resources in this book will ensure teens are experienced and well-prepared in their art form when they apply to college or other professional training and seek positions in their field.

An invaluable resource for general readers at any career stage, this book explains why, when, and how to engage in a fulfilling, nontraditional career path that is both inspiring and practical. The paradigm of the successful career has shifted. No longer is working for a single company or even within a single career field throughout one's lifetime the norm. Today, many people are considering nontraditional paths to achieving success. How to Build a Nontraditional Career Path: Embracing Economic Disruption explains what such a career path looks like and details the benefits and challenges of pursuing this option. Author Ron Elsdon identifies the types of individuals who will likely find nontraditional careers attractive and examines critical strategic issues, thereby enabling the reader to assess whether and how such a path might fit their personality, life goals, and career objectives. The information presented will benefit those considering "something different" at their entry to the workforce, individuals in middle or later career stages re-assessing their direction, people re-engaging with a career at an encore stage, or those whose previous career paths have been disrupted by an external event such as job loss. Identifies the skills needed to be successful and the key questions to ask when considering a nontraditional career-and provides the tools and a "road map" to move forward in a nontraditional direction Establishes the relevance and value of a nontraditional career, addressing both strategic and practical aspects Provides authoritative, experience-based information derived from the author's own success in creating a nontraditional career path as well as his broad experience in the career field working with individuals and organizations

There aren't many people who really embrace the idea of entering a room full of strangers and being expected to make conversation. Likewise most people shy away from small talk situations with people they have little or nothing in common with. But there are some people seem to do it so well. We've all watched them enviously as they walk into a room of strangers, take command and move seamlessly and effortlessly from group to group, dazzling with their confidence and charm, and entertaining with their witty repartee and interesting anecdotes. We on the other hand, hover on the sidelines trying desperately not to draw attention to ourselves. How You Can Talk to Anyone will show you exactly how these people do it, so you you can do it too. Whether you're very shy or you just don't really enjoy small talk situations, this book will deliver all the techniques, tips and know-how you'll need to talk to anyone about anything, at any time and in any situation. Whether networking in business, finding the love of your life, joining a new club, or being stuck on a train with a colleague, the ability to talk and interact confidently is vital. How You Can Talk to Anyone will show you how to banish your fears, take control of your nerves and make sure that, not only can you cope with any social situation you find yourself in, but that you will shine, be liked and leave having made a lasting impression.

A follow-up to the international bestseller What Got You Here Won't Get You There that will empower women and inspire them to achieve in business.

Do you hesitate about putting forward ideas? Are you reluctant to claim credit for your achievements? Do you find it difficult to get the support you need from your boss or the recognition you deserve from your colleagues? If your answer to any of these is 'Yes', How Women Rise will help get you back on track.

Inspiring and practical by turns, it identifies 12 common habits that can prove an obstacle to future success and tells you how to overcome them. In the process, it points the way to a career that will satisfy your ambitions and help you make the difference you want to make in the world.