Saturday, January 16, 2010

NY Times - Career Couch When Stress Flirts With Burnout

The blog/s will be moving to betterthinkagain.com soon but didn't want to let this one go by. Excellent article by Eilene Zimmerman in tomorrow's NY Times Career Couch column - and look for my comments as Rebecca Weingarten.

Career Couch
When Stress Flirts With Burnout


By EILENE ZIMMERMAN
Published: January 16, 2010

Q. You are a professional who is accustomed to stress, but all the uncertainty and anxiety in the workplace these days is putting you under more pressure than usual. You feel burned out — are you?

See you all soon on "Better Think Again" betterthinkagain.com soon (play on words intended)
Rebecca (Kiki)
http://www.dlcecc.com

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Where are the (new) blogs?

Hey all,

It's been great hearing from you on Twitter/Facebook/email/phone and, of course, in person. We're revamping the blogs so you'll be able to access them all from one spot.

So, if you're making a career or other kind of transition and dealing with some coaching4kids issues at the same time- well, you won't have to travel very far. I mean, nowadays, an extra click can feel 'so close yet so far'.

We'll also be adding one more - that's the one where I say what I really think about lots and lots of career, transition and education/learning issues. So many of you have been asking to hear it like it is - I have no choice but to tell it like it is.

We're hoping for an early 2010 launch. Until then, keep the Tweets/FB messages, emails, phone calls and personal meetings coming. We appreciate you and feel so lucky to have all of you in our lives.

Happy Holidays and remember to -
Enjoy the day your way,
Rebecca Kiki
You can always reach us at 646.355.8759, 411 at dlcecc dot com or @coachkiki on Twitter and Skype.

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Coaching tips from Rebecca Kiki Weingarten to get you started.

For those of you who have been asking for some beginning coaching information, here are a few articles where I've commented on some career,second career, retirement, adults heading back to school and other issues. A few that should get you started... enjoy!

BusinessWeek
Thinking of Retiring? Not So Fast
..longer careers as opportunities for richer and more fulfilled working lives.
By Rebecca Kiki Weingarten M.Sc.Ed, MFA
DLCECC


University Business
Solutions for Higher Education Management

Retirement’s Other Side: Addressing the Emotional Consequences
By Carol Patton


WSJ DN - MarketWatch
Adults in Session
Tips for grown-ups heading back to school by Amy Hoak


Executive Health and Wealth
"Making Life Better"

ASTD American Society For Trainers and Developers
"Are You Ready For ACT II?" by Paula Ketter


For more information about our coaching, seminars, trainings or speaking engagements please email 411 at dlcecc dot com or call 646.355.8759

Enjoy the day,
RK
DLCECC

Starting a Second Career - SHIFT COACHING - New Short -Term Coaching

Hi All,

Hope the summer was summer-ish! For many, the summer was a difficult one with the economic realities changing so many things. We've received many inquiries from people beginning new careers as well as those who are faced with the prospect of beginning a second career that they may or may not have planned on.

To focus on the specific needs of those who are STARTING SECOND CAREERS we've developed an exciting, short-term coaching module which we call SHIFT.

SHIFT COACHING FOR STARTING A SECOND CAREER will get you focused, ready, and armed with new strategies and ways of approaching your second/new career.

The SHIFT COACHING FOR SECOND CAREERS is designed as a 5 session coaching system which can be completed in one month, 2 weeks or 1 week.

For more information about the SHIFT COACHING FOR SECOND CAREERS please email 411 at dlcecc dot com (please put 2nd Career as the subject) or call us at 646.355.8759.

Wishing you good luck with today and a wonderful tomorrow,
Rebecca Kiki (@coachkiki on Twitter)

Monday, August 31, 2009

3rd National Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day Coming Up Soon

3rd National Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day Coming Up Soon
Hi All,

September arrives and with it 9/11 and all our memories of that day, the people we lost, our beloved Twin Towers, the NYC skyline, the way our world, and our perceptions of the world, changed.

We mourn and remember on 9/11 but what about the day after? What about the people who survived? What about the first-responders and everyone who experienced the day that changed everything? What about the people who suffered Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as a result of the trauma they experienced?

On 9/12 we commemorate those people, we raise awareness of PTSD and we encourage all around the nation to do the same.

The commemorations began in NY and in the years since has expanded to places all around the country. Seminars, information dissemination, support groups and workshops as well as education about PTSD is only part of what we do to raise awareness of PTSD.

This year, after meetings and many discussions we've decided to include PTSD awareness in many of the situational events and circumstances that can cause PTSD. We will continue to commemorate PTSD Awareness Day on 9/12 (September 12th) as well as continue the educational and awareness opportunities and events throughout the week of 9//12 - 9/19.

For more information please email us at 411@dlcecc.com.
Wishing everyone a healthy September,
DLCECC
Rebecca Kiki Weingarten M.Sc.Ed, MFA
Cofounder DLCECC http://www.dlcecc.com
Cofounder National PTSD Awareness Day/Week

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Hi Again!

Hi All,

Yes, we've been here but not here-on-the-blog. Lots going on with all the changes everyone's been going through we've been coaching, consulting, counseling, doing training/seminars/webinars and developing some fantastic new programs and options for the coming year. We'll be consolidating all the blogs into one as well so it's easier to access if you'd like all your DLCECC info in one place.

We're still here for corporate coaching, seminars, workshops and development/training options as well as individual in-person or phone coaching and consulting.

You can also follow me on Twitter @coachkiki.

For those who are stopping by for the first time - our options include;

1. For Personal Coaching:
Short term and intensive coaching. Some good news at a time when it feels like we're being bombarded with only bad news.

*One 1 1/2 (one and a half) hour phone coaching session
*E-mail follow-up
*Resume review
*Strategy planning
Or -
* Two(2) to four(4) phone coaching sessions (depending on topic and need).
* An action plan to follow.
* Resume review.
* Coaching follow-up

Call 646.371.5048 for more information or email at 411 at dlcecc dot com.

It's great for you if you;
* Lost your job and are looking for a new one.
* Your company firm is laying off people and you're there doing double and triple duty.
* You're concerned that you might be laid off.
* You'd like to explore other career paths.
* You have to delay your retirement plans indefinitely and need a new plan.
* You need to develop a new income stream.
* You've been laid off and want to start over in a new field.
* You figure this is the perfect time to explore career options you deferred on.
* You're making a career transition or shift and need help making it successfully.
* You need help managing the stress of your work life along with financial stresses.
* You need to develop a new spending and doing-more-with-less plan for yourself and/or your family.

Short Term Coaching Long Term Solutions
services and issues covered include:
* Training, Seminars, Workshops, Individual and Group Coaching
* Boosting Morale
* Focusing and Multitasking
* Dealing with new and/or more responsibilities
* Motivation
* Transitions - within a company or after downsizing and restructuring
* New economic realities - managing anxiety, strategizing and planning ahead
* Coping with economic stress in healthful ways
* Rethinking Career Direction and Plan
* Rethinking Retirement Options
* Second Career or Mid-Career shifts
* Short term and long term planning


For those of you we know and love - keep up the great work! You will get through this and you'll get through this successfully! We'll make sure of that!

For those of you we've only "met" through email and phone queries - we look forward to working together soon. Any other questions feel free to call at 646.371.5048 or email 411 at dlcecc dot com

We're ready for you - are you ready for your new future? Whether you wanted it or not - make it the best one you can!
Enjoy the day ,
Rebecca "Kiki"
***************************
DLCECC http://www.dlcecc.com
Short Term Coaching
Long Term Solutions

Monday, February 16, 2009

Coaching Options - Career,Executive Coaching - Transition Coaching - What do I do next????

Hi All,

It's been ages since I've had a chance to post here. We're working overtime assisting people make the changes they have to make. So in answer to emails I'll post here the new options we've added for personal coaching.
For corporations, small businesses, healthcare, and private practices we've added some trainings, seminars and workshops and we also have team members available to do on-site coaching. Please call 646.468.0608 or email 411 at dlcecc dot com for more information.

1. For Personal Coaching:
Short term and intensive coaching. Some good news at a time when it feels like we're being bombarded with only bad news.

*One 1 1/2 (one and a half) hour phone coaching session
*E-mail follow-up
*Resume review
*Strategy planning
Or -
* Two(2) to four(4) phone coaching sessions (depending on topic and need).
* An action plan to follow.
* Resume review.
* Coaching follow-up

Call 646.468.0608 for more information or email at 411 at dlcecc dot com.

It's great for you if you;
* Lost your job and are looking for a new one.
* Your company firm is laying off people and you're there doing double and triple duty.
* You're concerned that you might be laid off.
* You'd like to explore other career paths.
* You have to delay your retirement plans indefinitely and need a new plan.
* You need to develop a new income stream.
* You've been laid off and want to start over in a new field.
* You figure this is the perfect time to explore career options you deferred on.
* You're making a career transition or shift and need help making it successfully.
* You need help managing the stress of your work life along with financial stresses.
* You need to develop a new spending and doing-more-with-less plan for yourself and/or your family.

Short Term Coaching Long Term Solutions
services and issues covered include:

* Training, Seminars, Workshops, Individual and Group Coaching
* Boosting Morale
* Focusing and Multitasking
* Dealing with new and/or more responsibilities
* Motivation
* Transitions - within a company or after downsizing and restructuring
* New economic realities - managing anxiety, strategizing and planning ahead
* Coping with economic stress in healthful ways
* Rethinking Career Direction and Plan
* Rethinking Retirement Options
* Second Career or Mid-Career shifts
* Short term and long term planning


For those of you we know and love - keep up the great work! You will get through this and you'll get through this successfully! We'll make sure of that!

For those of you we've only "met" through email and phone queries - we look forward to working together soon. If you have any more questions please call 646.468.0608 or email 411 at dlcecc dot com

We're ready for you - are you ready for your new future? Whether you wanted it or not - make it the best one you can!
Enjoy the day ,
Rebecca "Kiki"
***************************
DLCECC http://www.dlcecc.com
Short Term Coaching
Long Term Solutions