by Sheila Nielsen | Feb 3, 2019 | Career Direction
“I’m in the wrong career and I want to know what the right one would be.” Jason had a winning smile, bright penetrating eyes, and a capable, confident, easy-going manner. As a graduate of Harvard Law School, I could also assume that he was intelligent and hard...
by Sheila Nielsen | Jan 4, 2017 | Career Direction
Trevor Noah, the host who replaced John Stewart on The Daily Show, has written an extraordinary book about his experiences growing up in South Africa. The title of the book is Trevor Noah: Born a Crime. I enthusiastically recommend it! Trevor Noah was the offspring of...
by Sheila Nielsen | Aug 8, 2016 | Career Direction
Recently I did a talk for the Posse Scholars in Chicago about how to develop relationships that can open doors for internships and jobs. The audience consisted of about thirty very engaged and interesting young men and women who were either in college or about to go...
by Sheila Nielsen | Jul 27, 2016 | Career Direction
“I‘m supposed to talk with you about why I‘m not performing well.“ I could tell by her voice over the phone that she was not happy about this. Kelly‘s law firm asked her to contact me, an executive coach, to learn how to improve her game. She was a fifth year doing...
by Sheila Nielsen | Feb 3, 2016 | Career Direction
“Do what you love and the rest will follow.” “Don’t be afraid to follow your dream.” How often have you heard this advice? It can be an exciting invitation to leave your boring job behind and try something adventurous, daring, and new. There are stories about people...
by Sheila Nielsen | Jun 25, 2015 | Career Direction
These days LinkedIn has become a vehicle for employers to search for people to interview and possibly hire. Recruiters search the Internet, and most specifically LinkedIn, to find good people and invite them to apply for a job even if these people were not actively...