Embarking on a new career is an exciting time full of possibilities. But often, one of the most daunting parts of finding your next job comes at the beginning of the search with the question, “Where do I start?” With a little courage and confidence, sifting through job postings can turn from … [Read more...]
How to Leap to the Future You Want
Leaping is a bold activity. To leap means that you are ready and willing to change and grow. Leaping is proactive – not waiting for life to happen to you, but taking charge. It means that you are ready to take a new step towards creating what you really want in your life. Leaping builds confidence … [Read more...]
Confidence Gets Results
The results are in and they are impressive. In a recent Leap to Confidence class followup, the women reported that 75 percent had scheduled at least one interview, 94 percent had updated their resume, and 56 percent had gotten a job! With a generous grant from Walmart Foundation, this program was … [Read more...]
LaKesha Keeps Leaping
LaKesha, a domestic violence survivor, was one of the six women in our very first program in 2008. Today she is an amazing mom, a minister with her church, works in healthcare, and is finishing her BA in healthcare administration. The icing on the cake is that she is completing her training to join … [Read more...]
New Year, New You?
Happy New Year! The new year is always the time for new beginnings. There's excitement, momentum and energy. Do you make resolutions and hope that they stick? Hope is not a plan. I heard that saying recently and it has stayed with me. We have to plan and take action to keep our resolutions and … [Read more...]