How To Get That Job!-On Air with KCFM (1)

So today (5th Jan) was the first in a series of 3 sessions when I talked to Rob Langley on KCFM's 'after 11' show about how to, in different ways, get that job!.

Here's the key points from this session, which was all about how you can start to help yourself:

1. Being redundant/Unemployed is a difficult time for anyone, and there are thousands out there in the same position as you-so don't take it personally, it's all because the country(and world) has hit an economic slump. You are as good as anyone out there-and there is light at the end of the tunnel. There are jobs and opportunities-tell yourself you'll find one.


2. Fire up your self belief-you will need to stay hopeful and in a good frame of mind. Is it easy? Of course not, but the more you believe in you-and your abilities-the more reason you will give others to believe in you.


3. What are you good at?-Write down your strenghths and experience. Remember those times when you were doing really well. Play to your strengths-try not to focus so much on what you are not good at-this will make you feel low.


4. Sell yourself well in your CV-get help with it if you need to. This isn't about showing off-it's about showing you, be proud of who you are and what you've accomplished (as long as your honest!). A good CV can help you get through the door. It doesn't have to be fancy with big words-but it does need to give companies some good reasons to see you.


5. Network! This is all about getting out and about (even in the pub!) and talking to people who you know-and chatting to people to get to know them. The more people who know you are job searching-and who you genuinely impress-the more chances you are giving yourself. Networking isn't all about men in suits...it's about talking to people, making friends and spreading your influence. If you can talk to your mates in the pub without a problem-you can network without a problem. Try it!

Having been made redundant myself -I know how low you can get emotionally, but the more you help yourself to get out of the 'rut' of feeling this way-the more positive signals you are giving out. And that's gotta be good!

In the next session..13th Jan...we will be talking about Interviews-and how to make the best of them.

Until then, have a go at putting these tips into practise!

Amana x

Straightforward, Straighttalking Coach.

www.walkahead.co.uk

http://www.kcfm.co.uk/

How low is your interest rate?

Great news! The Bank of England has cut the interest rate again-it's now the lowest since records began....





Not so great news!....What if interest in you is low? what if it's the lowest since you began?





This got me thinking.


Here's an opportunity to have twice the amount of great news.





What if interest rate in you is the highest it's ever been? Wouldn't that help you create some security in your life? Wouldn't that make you feel that whatever is happening in the world, you are more popular, more needed, more valuable, than ever?





This is the very time that we all need this. But what are we (most of us) doing about it?


I'll give you a clue. Nothing. Zero. Naff all.





We're doing the opposite in fact. Worrying. Stressing about 'what might happen next'. Assuming it's gonna get worse.


In fact it might if we continue on this dodgy path of thinking.





Instead, why not introduce a fantastic, 'special offer' (that's what banks do don't they?) starting today.





It's the Bank of You. Only better.





A 'You package' that offers:

1. A positive attitude every day.


2. Solutions/suggestions -not problems.


3. An action taker (there's too many people out there waiting for things to happen)


4. Energy and enthusiasm that is so good it scares the pants of people.


5. Consistency. This isn't a short term package, it's a package for life.

How many companies/colleagues/friends get this every day? How many, right now, need this?

That's right-everyone.

Being an 'interesting,of value and good to have around' person is not only in short supply, it's damn well scarce.

So get your brain in gear, get yourself known and heard- and watch your interest rate soar.

Now that really is great news.

Amana x

Straightforward, Straighttalking Coach.

www.walkahead.co.uk

Easy Ways To Be Successful in 2009

Ever thought it’s unfair that so many people seem to have a successful or glamorous life-and you don’t?

Well here’s some good news for you.

Firstly-many people, who look ‘visually successful’, are not.
Oh I know, they wear the latest fashions, and are seen in all the right places.
But that's not the whole truth.

Secondly, the more successful you feel on the inside, the more you will become it on the outside.

Of course, how to measure success is a real personal thing. It can come in the shape of a happy home life, being healthy, owning your own business, being financially rich or doing a good job wherever you work. You decide.

Ok, for many , riches and glamour are the ultimate ‘symbols’, but without that inner confidence that you have ‘made it’-it starts to feel shallow and meaningless after a while. Just look at how many celebrities are unhappy in their personal life.

So, do you want to know how to be and feel successful then?

Check out these top 3 tips:

1. Focus on (and think about) what you do want-not on what you don’t want!
Sound daft? Not when you consider that many people spend their life ‘grumbling’ about what they don’t have instead of pulling out all the stops to get what they want. Write it down,set goals and hold yourself responsible for achieving them.



2. Choose to stay positive.
You’ll get far more help from others that way, it will spur you on when life doesn’t go according to plan (yep, that will happen)-and being positive is an essential ingredient in the make up of truly successful people. So start acting the part!




3. Think about what you have in your life today that’s good!
Don’t take it for granted. Savour it. Be grateful.
Remember there are millions out there who don’t have what you have
Right now.



Before you say to yourself ‘is that it?’….I will warn you that if you do the above things once and expect to see your success rocket-you might be a tad disappointed. Sorry. You see to be a success, you have to do these things as a matter of habit, you know, every day-and the trick is, if you really do want to achieve something-you don’t give up.

Get it?

So, come on, hold yourself up. Tell yourself you’re gorgeous, and put on your best accessories –which are -that huge smile, and that ‘I can do anything attitude’!!!

Here’s to your success in 2009!





Amana x





http://www.walkahead.co.uk/

http://www.walkahead.co.uk/downloads/IOD_feb08.pdf

Christmas Cheer

So many people look forward to Christmas because it's a lovely time of the year. People are happy (generally) and it's the time to forget your troubles and have fun.

But then they don't.

Have fun that is.

What happens is that we allow what's not good around us, to influence us.

We allow other peoples' problems and stresses to become our problems.

We rush around like crazy, and forget that 'Christmastime' is quickly passing us by.

And then it does. Before we know it, we are telling people 'It's not long enough'.

Of course it is-but when we forget to live in the present, it becomes the past.

Enjoy being with friends.

Enjoy your last days at work.

Enjoy rushing around for nice gifts.

Enjoy the mince pies...and have fun!

Enjoy what you do have-don't focus on what you don't have.

Just be grateful.

Christmas Cheer is here....Look for it and you'll see it!

Merry Christmas from all of us at WalkAhead-and here's to an even better 2009.

Amana x

www.walkahead.co.uk

Coaches with the 'x factor'-we need you!

Yes we will soon be looking for coaches who stand out for their:



bright personality and attitude, their ability to 'wow' people at first (and 2nd and 3rd etc) impression, are experienced(in what we provide), qualified to coach and who are also damn cool to look at and be with!



Are we asking for a lot?-too right we are, but this is the minimum expected if you want to join the WalkAhead crew.



If you've got the ingredients above, we'd like to hear from you!

Amana x

Something very special has happened...

We have witnessed something very special happening in the USA.
Not the fact that Barack Obama is now the next President
(although this will be a talking point for years to come).

The something very special is this: the candidate with the least amount of experience ( and probably knowledge) has won on the strength of his personal ‘x’ factor-his ability to ‘connect’ with people of all colours, race, age and background having sent millions of them into a voting frenzy.

So why is he so special? What does he have that others don’t? –and why does this mark such a significant turning point for anyone who wants to influence others?........


What Barack does so well, is show us who he is as a person-not just what he can do for us as President. He uses his personal magnetism when he talks to us, he walks with a confident, yet warm ‘swagger’. When he speaks, it’s as if he is speaking from the heart-even though he has a well written speech in front of him. His eyes don’t flit across the crowd; he fixes his gaze on individuals in the crowd. He paces his speech well-pausing regularly, whilst his audience hangs onto his every word.
When he smiles, he looks like he means it.

What he does that many leaders in the world today-and indeed in business, don’t -is show emotion. This ‘humanises’ him to the millions watching, because now they can relate to him. He gives the impression that he is a humble, family man-yet still the kind of guy who would appeal to people all over the world and who could be trusted to run the country. It’s not what he says that’s important, it’s how he makes us feel.

Do other leaders have the ingredients that Barack has? Perhaps.
The difference is-they don’t show us-partly because it’s somehow seemed unprofessional to be so appealing, and partly because they don’t have the confidence to show us their true colours. And sometimes, leaders just don’t have ‘it’.

The significance of Barack Obama reaching President is that it doesn’t just make it right for us to use our personality to win people over; it makes it a necessary ingredient to win.

Amana x

Do you have the X Factor?

Are you Xciting?

Do you have something about you that's Xtra special?

....in fact, how much of that 'X' have you got!?

The truth is, everyone needs it-especially now when things are tough. If you don't possess that certain 'something'-you don't have a cat in hell's chance of standing out.

Think about it-there are thousands of people in the UK alone, trying to hang on to their current jobs-or trying to find one.

Having the right skill and knowledge is good. (Even if you have a fantastic singing voice it's something to be proud of). But it's not enough.

You still have to attract attention don't you?

You still have to win people over don't you?

Now, you really do need to have the X Factor.

That's why our coaches at Walkahead stand out. Because they do have it, and what's more-they know how to get it.

So if you want to know the secret-contact the Xperts.

We'll show you how.

Amana. x

(Coach with the X.)