Stop is not a four-letter word. Life coach Meredith Haberfeld says if you want to improve work life balance, it’s critical to stop, pause, and think before taking on new obligations. “Learning to say no to things is a skill one needs to develop and practice,” Haberfield says, “because we are trained to be polite, [...]
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Health.com- 7 Ways to Have a Healthy Vacation Without Ever Leaving Your Home
By Kate Meyers July 2009 Same place, different mind-set—that’s the challenge of a staycation. How do you exist within the same four walls, with the same distractions—messy basement, couch and remote, computer, junk food, phone—yet create a relaxing, healthy, away-from-it-all experience? According to a 2009 AP-Gfk poll, one-third of Americans have already canceled a trip [...]
Dell Lounge- How To get Your Dream Job
Robyn Moreno July 2009 In this economy, many people are just focused on getting (or keeping) a job – dropping their hopes of opening a business or landing a job they really enjoy. But we don’t have to “get caught up in the panic or settle for work we don’t like”, says Meredith Haberfeld a [...]
TimeOut NY- Suddenly self-employed? Local career experts reveal how to win potential clients.
August 2009 By Laura House If you’ve recently been part of a “reduction in workforce,” consider that pink slip your ticket to freelance freedom. Lindsey Pollak, a consultant and self-proclaimed Gen Y career and workplace expert, predicts that “self-employment is the wave of the future because companies just aren’t that loyal to their employees anymore.” [...]
The Street.com- When Is It OK to Bad Mouth Your Job?
When Is It OK to Bad Mouth Your Job? June 17, 2009 By Eleni Himaras Having a bad boss or an awful job is one of the most frustrating situations there is. But is it ever acceptable, or beneficial, to vent such feelings in a professional setting? The answer, unfortunately, is no. “It reliably comes [...]
CNBC Life Coaching Article about Career Change with Meredith Haberfeld
If You’re Thinking About Starting Over Shelly Schwartz There you sit in your window office, embossed business cards and wall full of awards. An impressive career, by anyone’s measure. So why do your thoughts keep drifting to that bed and breakfast for sale in Cape Cod? Whether driven by layoffs, the desire for more meaningful [...]
The Street.com Interviews Career Coach Meredith Haberfeld- 5 Ways to Ace Your Next Job Interview
By Carl Winfield More than 11 million Americans are currently out of work. So as the job pool shrinks, many are dusting off those old resumes. It’s a good first step when seeking a job. Of course, there’s often more than a sheet of paper standing between you and your next job. You’ve also got [...]
Fortune Article- Love your job? Then save it! Career Coaching News
See Institute for Coaching co-founder Meredith Haberfeld in this Fortune Magazine article February 2009 issue. Article written by Jia Lynn Yang. If you’re worried about getting laid off, here’s some consolation: So is everyone else. Follow these do’s and don’ts to raise the odds that your job stays, well, yours. DO take credit… but [...]
Huffington Post Article- Living Right on a Financial Diet, Career Coaching News
Written by Meredith Haberfeld, Life Coach and co-founder of www.instituteforcoaching.com. Originally published Jan 22 in the Huffington Post. Oh, no, it’s the “R” word! Currently heard and seen everywhere. Call it what you will — recession, slump, downturn, it has everybody edgy and fearing the worst. It doesn’t help that we’re bombarded with messages that [...]
Life Coach News- IFC Co-Founder Meredith Haberfeld Leads Program in Alabama Schools in Decrease Drop-Out Rate
Alabama L.I.F.T (Life Instruction for Teens) Program to Support at Risk Students A pioneering community of the edges of Montgomery Alabama brings cutting edge life coaching program to schools. The program called L.I.F.T (Life Instruction for Teens) is designed to increase the high school graduation rate of community teens and to encourage students to create [...]
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