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April 8, 2024  – How To Land Internal C-Suite Roles When The Company Uses A Search Firm
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 9 – Understand And Eliminate Readiness Gaps

January 31, 2024 – How 10 Businesses Evolved Out Of Their Founders’ Original Ideas
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 6 – We Expanded Our Offerings To Meet Market Demand

January 30, 2024 – 20 Ways To Detoxify A Sales Team’s Work Environment
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 7 – Focus On Critical Sales Activities Rather Than Admin Work

January 23, 2024 –  How To Overcome Gendered Perceptions Of Women In Leadership
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 4 – Acknowledge Your Heritage To Break Down Stereotypes

January 11, 2024 – 15 Powerful Ways To Master A Challenging Subject Quickly
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 3 – Shadow Established Subject Matter Experts

January 3, 2024 –  Unlocking Leadership Potential: 11 Ways Business Coaches Measure Their Clients’ Progress
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September 6, 2023 – 14 Ways CEOs Can Help Employees Make Decisions Based On Company Values
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 4 – Help Employees Consider How Their Personal Values Align

August 28, 2023 –  13 Coaches Share How They Would Help A Client Navigate Business Risks
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 12 – Accurately Assess ‘Calculated Risk’

August 17, 2023 – 20 Pathways To Establish Thought Leadership
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 18 – Define Your Differentiating Value

August 11, 2023 – 19 Key Steps For College Students Hoping To Land A Dream Fall Internship
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 11 – Emphasize Your ‘Differentiating Value’

May 18, 2023 – 20 Smart Ways To Reduce Stress And Boost Productivity When Working Remotely
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 8 – Get A Pet Or A Plant

May 17, 2023 – 20 Impressive Questions To Ask A Potential Employer At A Job Interview
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 10 – What are the best ways to differentiate one’s performance that align nicely with the company culture?

April 21, 2023 – 17 Ways Leaders Inadvertently Fail To Project Confidence With Their Teams
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 17 – Staying Silent In The Midst Of Chaos

April 10, 2023 –  15 Tips For Professionals Suffering From Creative Boredom
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 13 – Join A Design Thinking Class Or Hackathon

March 23, 2023 – 15 Ways To Skyrocket Your ‘Hireability’ As A Paid Speaker
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 7 – Take the initiative to connect with the meeting planners

March 9, 2023 –  16 Tips For Maintaining Healthy Boundaries With Coaching Clients
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 15 – Draw A Red Line Between Coaching And Informal Chats

February 23, 2023 – Nine Effective Ways To Establish Brand Credibility In A New Market
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 3 – Communicate the niche your brand is serving.

January 11, 2023 – 15 Essential Leadership Skills Every Entrepreneur Should Cultivate
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 8 – Differentiating Your Leadership

October 13, 2022 – 15 Steps Aspiring Leaders Can Take To Start Building A Personal Brand Online
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 9 – Identify Your Unique Skill Set

October 12, 2022 – 16 Coach-Recommended Methods To Improve Client Acquisition
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 13 – Feature Clients In Your Content To Create Social Proof

September 21, 2022 – 15 Steps Every New Business Owner Should Take When A Crisis Arises
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 9 – Seek Advice From Experts

September 16, 2022 – How Senior Leaders Can Approach Tough Talks With Poor-Performing Managers
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 5 – Understand The Root Causes

July 7, 2022 – 14 Must-Have Skills For Successful Workplace Negotiations
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 1 – Understanding Personal Motivators

July 7, 2022 – 14 Must-Have Skills For Successful Workplace Negotiations
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 1 – Understanding Personal Motivators

July 1, 2022 – 14 Steps To Take A Networking Pitch To The Next Level
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 5 – Share A Life Fact Or Experience First

June 30, 2022 –  How CEOs Can Gain Essential Insights Into Every Department
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 2 – Use An Exercise Called ‘Onboard Me’

June 28, 2022 – 13 Ways To Use Behavioral Science To Stop Bad Habits And Start Better Ones

Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 2 – Find A Trusted Accountability Partner

May 10, 2022 –  11 Entrepreneurial Strengths That Can Become Weaknesses As A Business Grows
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 3 – Stakeholder Savvy

May 9, 2022 – 12 Ways Senior Leaders Can Ensure Business Runs Smoothly When They’re Away
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 5 – Have Employees Create Role-Based Continuity Plans

March 24, 2022 –  14 Effective Ways To Leverage A Part-Time Contingent Workforce
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 3 – Work With A Managed Service Provider

March 23, 2022 – 15 Ways Leaders Can Give New Hires An Immediate Feeling Of Belonging
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 4 – Have Culture Immersion Check-Ins During The First Month

February 3, 2022 – Effective Ways For Leaders To Keep Stakeholders In The Loop
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 3 – Determine Stakeholders’ Roles Using The RACI Matrix

February 2, 2022 – How To Use Coaching Tactics With Arrogant Employees
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 3 – Move From Coaching To Feedback

February 1, 2022 – 15 Critical Aspects Of Remote Culture Leaders Should Focus On In 2022
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 12 – Discovering Each Person’s Approaches And Motivations

January 31, 2022 – 12 Ways Coaches Can Stand Out Without Pitching Services Or Results
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 5 – Let The Prospect Do The Talking

January 27, 2022 – Key Elements Of Some Of The Most Innovative Mastermind Groups
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 1 – An Equal Mix Of Professional And Personal Support

January 27, 2022 – Modern Lead Generation: Unique Ways To Connect With Prospects
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 6 – Host Virtual Group Coffees

August 23, 2021 –  How Marketers Can Authentically Connect With Younger Consumers
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 6 – Make Them Part Of The Marketing Process

August 23, 2021 –  13 Ways Smaller Startups Can Attract And Retain The Best STEM Talent
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 2 – Partner With College Alumni Departments

July 19, 2021 –  13 Ways Employees Can Give Honest Feedback To A Problematic Manager
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 12 – Ask For Permission To Give Feedback

July 15, 2021 – How To Fix 14 Public Speaking Issues Professionals Commonly Overlook
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 10 – Wear Speaker-Friendly Clothing

July 8, 2021 –  14 Ways Cost-Conscious Solopreneurs Can Gain Brand Visibility
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 7 – Collaborate With Non-Competitors In Your Niche

May 7, 2021 – 12 Tips For Entrepreneurs Starting Or Joining A Mastermind Group
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 7 – Establish An ‘Out’ Clause Or Process

May 4, 2021 – 12 Ways Brands Can Appeal To Generation Z’s Deep Convictions
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 12 – Let Them Contribute To Your Story

April 28, 2021 – How To Handle A Client Leaving: 13 Valuable Lessons
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 5 – Have An ‘Out’ Clause

April 20, 2021 – 10 Key Strategies For Dealing With Sudden High Turnover
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 4 – Do Stay Interviews With A Random Sample Of Employees

March 30, 2021 – 11 Creative Ways To Develop Professionally Outside Of Work
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 11- Use Vacation Days To Shadow An Expert

December 30, 2020 – 14 Ways To Project Warmth And Foster Connections In Virtual Meetings
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 12- Be Conscious Of Your Voice

December 29, 2020 – 15 Ways To Convince Employees To Utilize An Open-Door Policy
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 8- Reinforce The Metaphor

December 28, 2020 – 16 Smart Ways To Boost Customer Retention For A New Business
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 10- Invite Them To Join A Focus Group

December 22, 2020 – 15 Essential Tips To Plan A Podcast That Helps A Business Grow
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 7- Be Clear About The Value You Want To Bring

December 18, 2020 – 12 Ways For Business Leaders To Make More Proactive Decisions
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 8- Capture Topics To Address At The Next Meeting

December 15, 2020 – 16 Coaches’ Biggest Public-Speaking Gaffes (And How To Avoid Them)
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 11- Not Checking In With Your Audience

December 11, 2020 – 15 Trends That Are Expected To Drive Small Business In 2021
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 9- Creative Joint Ventures

December 10, 2020 – 14 Engaging Ways To Connect With And Inspire Virtual Audiences
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 11- Tweak In-Person Tactics

December 9, 2020 –  15 Types Of Training Companies Need To Give To Middle Managers
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 9- Tactical Leadership Execution

December 3, 2020 – Don’t Make These 16 Common Mistakes Of New Business Owners
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 8- Falling In Love With Your Idea Without Testing It

November 24, 2020 – 11 Methods To Figure Out The Ideal Frequency For Lead Outreach
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 10- Understand The Persona Of The Potential Client

November 19, 2020 – 16 Ways To Become A Better Entrepreneur By Enjoying A Hobby
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 11- Listening To Podcasts Helps To Hear Diverse Perspectives

November 17, 2020 – 14 Delegation Strategies That Will Help Entrepreneurs Build A Business
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 14- Fund A Support Structure Of Skilled Contractors

November 11, 2020 – Lost Out On A Promotion? Here Are 13 Ways To Move Forward
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 7- Schedule A ‘Readiness Meeting’

October 5, 2020 – 14 Bad Communication Habits And How Professionals Can Break Them
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 12 – Sending Canned Networking Messages

October 2, 2020 – Passion Fading? 12 Things Every Entrepreneur Should Do Immediately To Rekindle It
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 11 – Check In With A Client You’ve Helped

September 28, 2020 – Never Too Late: 11 Tips To Help Busy Professionals Master A New Skill
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 11 – Embrace Microlearning

September 22, 2020 – How To Build An Ideal Customer Profile: 11 Critical Questions To Ask
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 11 – What additional improvements is my target market asking for?

September 16, 2020 – 14 Ways To Build A Solid Crisis Management Strategy
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 14 – Stress-Test Your Strategy Regularly

September 16, 2020 – 14 Ways To Build More Meaningful Professional Relationships
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 4 – Work On Creating An Instant Bond

September 8, 2020 – 14 Activities Professionals Can Use To Center Themselves
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 11 – Organic Gardening

September 3, 2020 – 14 Ways To Reach Big-City Prospects From Smaller Market Spaces
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 10 – Join Professional Associations In The Area

September 1, 2020 – 13 Clever Ways Professionals Can Leverage Social Media For Networking
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 4 – Don’t Overthink It

Aug 31, 2020 – 11 Emerging LinkedIn Trends And How To Prepare For Them
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 10 – Providing More Creative Ways To Enhance Profiles

Aug 19, 2020 – 14 Ways Artificial Intelligence Will Disrupt Job Searches And Recruiting
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 9 – New Opportunities For Coaching Job Seekers

Aug 18, 2020 – Interacting Virtually? 15 Bad Communication Habits To Break
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 11 – Leaving Your Microphone On When You’re Not Speaking

Aug 17, 2020 – 13 Smart Reasons To Consider An Apprenticeship After Graduating
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 13 – The Ability To Identify And Articulate Your Unique Skills

Aug 14, 2020 – 11 Creative Approaches To Attracting New STEM Talent
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 10 – Give Them Space To Create Their Own Job

July 23, 2020 – 13 Actionable Steps To Take If You’ve Made A Disastrous Mistake At Work
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 10 – Find Viable Course Corrections

July 22, 2020 – 16 Strategies To Land That Fall Internship You Want
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 19 – Use Internship Job Boards

July 9, 2020 – Struggling To Find Good Talent? 15 Ways To Switch Up Your Hiring Strategy
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 13 – Give Candidates Space To Innovate In Their Role

May 27, 2020 – 15 Strategies For Finding Courage When Facing Life’s Challenges
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 1 – Think of someone less fortunate

May 18, 2020 – 14 Inventive Ways Coaches Can Offer Support During A Crisis
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 8 – Offer A Shoulder

May 11, 2020 – 16 Creative Ways To Diversify Your Revenue Streams During Tough Times
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 12 – Crowdsource Ideas Via A Hackathon

April 1, 2020 – What Happens When You Ignore Advice? 12 Coaching Pros Share What They’ve Learned
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 8 – Dismiss The Haters

March 31, 2020 – 15 Professional Coaches Share The Most Rewarding Aspect Of Their Careers
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 10 – Witnessing ‘Aha’ Moments

March 31, 2020 – Want To Land A Major Speaking Gig? Try These 14 Coach-Recommended Tips
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 9 – Niche Your Pitch

March 27, 2020 – 14 Lessons From Your School Days That Apply To Your Professional Life
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 11 – Mind Your Money

March 5, 2020 – 13 Ways To Maintain Industry Expertise Amid Rapidly Changing Industry Trends
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 3 – Leverage News Apps And Google Alerts

March 13, 2020 – 15 Tools To Help You Keep Track Of Your Growing Client List
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 12 – Hubspot

March 4, 2020 – Avoid Making These 14 Critical Mistakes When Promoting Yourself Online
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 2 – Mimicking Someone Else

March 3, 2020 – Want To Develop Internal Talent? 13 Strategies For Creating Your Future Leaders
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 4 – Give Them Space For Development

March 2, 2020 – Got A Fast-Growing Team? 15 Ways To Keep In Touch With Everyone
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 11 – Hold Reverse Mentoring Sessions

March 2, 2020 – 15 Coaches Share Their Top Advice On Creating Multiple Revenue Streams For Your Business
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 2 – Consider The Power Of Tweaking

February 26, 2020 – 15 Unique Ways A Small Business Can Become A Staple In Its Community
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 8 – Combine Social Media And Power Brokers

February 26, 2020 – 13 Proven Methods Businesses Can Leverage To ‘Go Green’
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 10 – Use Crowdsourcing To Mind The Gap

February 25, 2020 – Seven Things Every Business Should Avoid When Using Crowdfunding
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 3 – Not Being Clear On Your Story

February 24, 2020 – 13 Mistakes Business Owners Make When Trying To Differentiate Their Company
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 8 – Mimicking Others

February 21, 2020 – 12 Effective Tips For Better Sleep As A Busy Professional
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 1 – Start With The Basics

February 21, 2020 – 12 Things Stay-At-Home Parents Should Avoid When Reentering The Workforce
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 2 – Not Ask For What They Need

February 20, 2020 – How Will Automation Affect The Job Market? 15 Coaches Share Their Predictions
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 4 – Grow The Importance Of Blended Workforce Management

February 18, 2020 – 11 Effective Methods Of Generating Offline Exposure For Your Business
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 6 – Connect Others Via In-Person Meet-N-Greets

February 12, 2020 – 15 Bad Examples You Might Be Setting For Your Team (And How To Correct Them)
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 11 – Forgetting That Inclusion Rules

February 12, 2020 – 16 Ways To (Gently) Get Your Clients Outside Their Comfort Zones
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 10 – Get Them Dancing On The Edge Of The Zone

February 11, 2020 – 14 Coaching Pros Predict The Hottest Career Paths Of 2020 And Beyond
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 5 – Managed Service Providers

February 10, 2020 – The 13 Most Valuable Forms Of Education For Entrepreneurs
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 7 – Pivoting Quickly

February 3, 2020 – Is Your Company Growing Too Fast? 14 Red Flags To Watch For
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 8 – Operating Expenses Are Gobbling Up Cash Flow

January 29, 2020 – 11 Coach-Recommended Apps For Setting And Tracking Goals
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 2 – monday.com

January 28, 2020 – 12 Up-To-Date Lead Generation Tips For The Modern Salesperson
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 6 – Send Early Birthday Wishes

January 27, 2020 – Financing Your First Business? 16 Expert-Recommended Funding Tips
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 11 – Ask For In-Kind Support

January 24, 2020 – Keep Your Stakeholders In The Loop With These 14 Communication Tips
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 4 – Send Quick Voice Texts

January 10, 2020 – 13 Signs That It’s Time To Pivot Your Business
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 2 – Clients Are Telling You To

January 8, 2020 – 16 Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Pursue A Side Hustle
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 4 – Will your intellectual property be safe?

January 8, 2020 – 15 Essential Tips And Tricks For The Modern Salesperson
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 14 – Own Relationships With Decision-Makers

January 7, 2020 – 15 Ways To Actually Achieve Your New Year’s Resolutions In 2020
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 10 – Create A Team Of Accountability Partners

January 6, 2020 – 15 Clear Signs Your Employee Deserves A Promotion
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 9 – Your Business Needs Align With Their Capabilities

January 6, 2020 – Promoted To Management? 15 Ways To Navigate Workplace Relationship Changes
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 9 – Renegotiate Your ‘New Normal’

January 3, 2020 – How To Keep Company Culture Intact After Leaders Leave: 15 Effective Tips
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 14 – Don’t Leave Dead Bodies In The Wake

December 30, 2019 – 12 Starting Points For Pivoting Your Business
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 1 – Create A Strategic Mind Map

December 27, 2019 – Has Your Company Brand Lost Its Luster? Try These 14 Tips
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 5 – Peel Back The Layers Of The Onion

December 27, 2019 – 10 Programs And Tools Every Remote Worker Needs For Guaranteed Success
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 7 – Headspace

December 16, 2019 – 15 Smart Negotiating Techniques For Business Professionals
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 9 – Embrace The ‘Pregnant Pause’

December 13, 2019 – 12 Ways The Gig Economy May Evolve In 2020 And How It Will Impact The Business World
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 4 – The New Workforce Optimization Strategy

December 12, 2019 – Job Hunting? 15 Ways To Keep Up With Your Current Job While You Look
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 6 – Tap Into Your Network Of Strategic Supporters

December 11, 2019 – 15 Proactive Strategies That Establish Entry-Level Professionals As Leaders
Karan’s Quick Tip: Read Item 13 – Do The Unexpected

December 6, 2019 – Finding Inspiration In The Day-To-Day: 15 Ways To Set Yourself Up For Success
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 9 – Be OK With The Need To Pivot

November 27, 2019 – Want To Be A Better Team Player? Take These 15 Steps
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 11 – Have A Dual Focus On Individual And Team Needs

November 27, 2019 – Seven Work-Life Balance Tips For The Busy Holiday Season
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 8 – Be Transparent With Colleagues And Family Members About Your Priorities

November 26, 2019 – 15 Common Pitfalls To Avoid As A New Business Owner Or Entrepreneur
Karan’s Quick Tip:Read Item 2 – Not Articulating What Truly Differentiates You

November 25, 2019 – 15 Essential Questions To Ask Your Mentor Or Business Coach
Karan’s Quick Tip:Read Item 2- Who else should I speak to?

November 20, 2019 – 14 Ways To Embrace And Accept Change In Your Life
Karan’s Quick Tip:  Read Item 7 – Redefine Change To Be Your ‘Nirvana’