The Transformational Power of Nature

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People often ask about the nature-centric path photos that are featured prominently here on the Tandem Powered website.

One of Tandem Powered’s Guiding Principle’s is: Egoless. Egoless is about the fact that worthwhile self-development is entirely an inside job that should be free of external quick fixes and outside validation.

What helps support egoless-ness? Getting out of your own head and out of your own perspective.

Immersion in nature is a great way to get in the right state of mind for transformation. The paths you see all over the website represent the transformational power of nature and, of course, the inspiration to “get on your own path” to fulfillment.

People are increasingly distracted and stretched. And, with all the advances in tech, they’re bombarded with news and information and ads and social media posts that make many feel exhausted and insufficient.

Most change agents (and a large chunk of the self-help industry, in general) exploit fulfillment seekers by perpetuating a fear-based, high-profit message: You're not good enough. This is a doomsday message that keeps you looking outside of yourself for satisfaction and validation.

Here on the website, I strive to send the right message the minute visitors arrive. No ads. No doomsday messages. Just helpful, inspirational content along with photography that mirrors that message.

Tandem Powered always donates a portion of earnings to worthwhile charities. In honor of Earth Day and the undeniable positive force of nature, Tandem Powered supports Earth Justice. From their website:

As the nation’s largest nonprofit environmental law organization, we leverage our expertise and commitment to fight for justice and advance the promise of a healthy world for all. We represent every one of our clients free of charge.

Thanks for your interest in Tandem Powered and the path to fulfillment.

Best Interview Advice

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Go to your refrigerator and pour yourself a glass of champagne.

Raise a glass with me.

Why?

The job market currently favors candidates. Unemployment is low, so employers are having to work extra hard to compel the best candidates to work for them.

What does this mean? Well, getting interviews will, in most cases, be easier.

Just don’t mess up the interview.

I always cringe when I ask someone how an interview went and they reply with some version of “I think they liked me.”

Although you definitely want to come across as likable, likability should not be your first priority.

In my work on the other side of the table (HR / Business consulting), I often consult with companies on senior level hires. While hiring panels are never upset about a candidate’s likability, the hiring panel is most interested in how well you meet the requirements for the job.

In most cases, your interviews will be Behavioral in nature. Wow your interviewers with robust examples of how you nailed the skill in question. If they aren’t asking about areas where you align well with the job, tell them (ideally at the end of the interview when they ask if there is anything else you’d like them to know).

Don’t let good chemistry with interviewers fool you. When it comes down to it, a quality organization will first stack candidates up in terms of how they each meet the qualifications for the job. Your success hinges on your ability to outline how qualified you are. If your killer personality comes through while you do that, even better.

Oh, and keep your responses succinct. As I said in this post on how to handle video interviews, no one likes a candidate who blabs on and on and on.

Let’s review:

1. Ensure they know how well you align with the job requirements.

2. Be likable.

3. Keep your responses swift, upbeat, and to the point.

Your Relationship with Change and Growth

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Happy New Year!

I am often asked for my “best” career advice. People want to know what will help them succeed in their job, the interview, their annual review, etc.

This comes up a lot. Especially at the start of a new year.

Of course, my responses change depending on the topic and the employment environment at any given time, but right now I’m seeing a lot of missteps when it comes to one thing:

Change and Growth Orientation

Increasingly, top employers are looking for agility and action. They are most interested in job candidates who can demonstrate a track record of action (via an outstanding resume and stellar interviewing skills) and who are actively taking steps to become better and better at what they do.

Simply put, employers want to know that you have fresh ideas and are currently engaged in growing your career and knowledge base.

When I am consulting to help a company with a high-level hire, this is an area that will often separate the “good” candidates from the “excellent” candidates.

Ask yourself:

• Am I aware of current cutting-edge practices in my field?

• Can I demonstrate my domain expertise and am I prepared to speak to the aspects of my field that have my attention right now?

• Am I able to communicate a passion and a distinct point of view regarding where my field is heading.

Remember, the demand for organizations to rapidly evolve demands that they have talent who can lead that change. So, hiring someone who knows where any given domain is headed isn’t just a nice to have; it is critical to a company’s success. Be that person.

Welcome to 2019. Remember, if you need help with the next steps in your career, change starts here at Tandem Powered!

Happy Holidays and Thanks

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I find a great deal of fulfillment every day in working with best-in-class companies and talented, hard-working individuals who are striving to build fulfilling careers and lives. I find joy in learning about the work my clients do, often quietly, to make things better for their organizations, their customers, and – most importantly – themselves and their families.

Again this year, as I celebrate the holidays and toast the new year, I will be thinking about how grateful I am to work with such incredible people and how fulfilled I am in helping people make positive steps forward in their career. 

Thank you and happy holidays!

Here are three questions to consider as you reflect and prepare for the year ahead:

1. What did I like/dislike about my career in 2018?

2. Do I have a vision for what I want my career to look like in 2019?

3. Have I outlined steps and actions to make progress toward that vision?