Networking is the cornerstone of any career, and it’s about establishing and maintaining quality relationships. In other words, it’s simply about meeting people and staying in touch with those you enjoy. At the end of the day, life is all about relationships! Healthy connections help make our lives and careers easier, more enjoyable and offer a built-in support system during … Read More
As I hinted at the end of my last blog, I have some big news to share about myself and Brand Career Management (BCM). After running my business since 2011 as a solopreneur, I have decided it would be wise to take a break and recharge. The past few years have had their challenges, and recently, the opportunity presented itself … Read More
Featured on Psychologists Off the Clock podcast, Episode 347: “Job Changes and Pivots.” In this insightful conversation, Paula discusses strategies for navigating career transitions, including highlights from her book, The Purple Parachute: A Woman’s Guide to Navigating the Winds of Career Change. Listen in to gain practical tips and inspiration for making meaningful career changes! here
Paula Brand, author of The Purple Parachute: A Woman’s Guide to Navigating the Winds of Career Change, joins the Midlife Midsters podcast in Season 2, Episode 9: “Career Crossroads – Are You Ready for a Career Change?” Tune in to hear Paula share her expertise on navigating career transitions and finding your next professional chapter with confidence. Listen to the … Read More
Happy New Year! I hope 2025 offers great opportunities for your development and career success. Career Management is an ongoing process. You will likely experience multiple career transitions and many job changes in your lifetime. Women experience more frequent career disruptions for many reasons but especially due to familial status when caregiving for younger or older relatives. You can make … Read More
After visiting Florida during the winter in the RV, we returned to springtime in Atlanta. It was fun to leave when it was cold and come back to warmth with flowers blooming all around. April brought us together with family on two different trips. Mid-month, we took the RV for a long weekend visit to Jason’s brother in Hendersonville, NC … Read More
Job search is a demanding endeavor! There are so many facets to it. It takes a lot of time and energy. I’ve already covered some key points to the job search process in the last book blog. This time, I’ll elaborate on the tactical pieces of the job search process, namely the resume and cover letter, along with interviews. This … Read More
After having a wonderful holiday in New York with my family, we returned to Georgia for the new year. Then when we couldn’t take the cold weather anymore, we headed down to Florida. Surprisingly, Marietta can get cold. We made our annual trek to Fort Desoto Park on the west coast for waterside camping. While we were in the Sunshine … Read More
Join us for a special International Women’s Day 2024 celebration with career coach and author Paula Brands! Drawing on insights from her book, “The Purple Parachute,” Paula shares valuable career wisdom and inspiring stories to empower women to navigate their professional journeys with confidence and purpose. Discover practical advice for career transitions, personal growth, and finding your unique path to … Read More
Now is the time to begin your job search, after you have narrowed down your short-term career goal and decided on a few job titles that are a great match. This post will cover strategies for conducting a successful job search campaign from Chapter Eleven of The Purple Parachute. Since this chapter covers a lot of content, I will break … Read More
