Introducing The Career Mastery Challenge

Introducing The Career Mastery Challenge Looking back over my 24-year investment banking career, most recently as COO of Morgan Stanley Europe, I’ve come to realize that it was great preparation for what I am doing now:   sharing what I’ve learned to help smart people succeed in their careers (as they define it). I went into the business because it was a fast-paced, intense environment working with lots of smart people where I was constantly challenged.   I loved doing deals and covering some of the most discerning clients on the planet, and we were rewarded and recognized for our results. Even though I was not a “natural” for the business (my family is filled with doctors and academics, making me the proverbial “black sheep”), I somehow figured out how to adapt, navigate and succeed â€" more on this later. Most of all, I was having fun being in the thick of it and doing business in one of the most competitive industries in the world.   But 24 years was enough and any more would have been “too much of a good thing”, so I left to seek my new era of meaningful work. This is what I’m really good at Most people are underachieving and can do much more Five years and much soul-searching later, I realized that what I’m really good at is helping smart people do more, be even better and feel great about themselves.   More importantly, I get huge satisfaction from helping professionals succeed in their business and their careers. At the same time, I discovered that most people are underachieving and can do much more.   In fact, most people want to be and do more, but it’s not always obvious how to achieve this, and it’s definitely hard to do on your own. That's why I've chosen this new era of meaningful work where I can help professionals to succeed (as they define it) so they can go on to have an exponentially positive effect in the world. And now, I’m setting my own yardstick for success:   the number of people I help to be better, to achieve their goals and operate at their full potential, and to be who they are meant to be in the world. By the way, I’m thinking that number is 1 million over the next 10 years. Helping you to be the best you can be Right now, my focus is on helping you master your career challenges, and to be the very best you can be.  And, of course, to have loads of fun while doing that! I've come to realize that the best people to learn from are those who have struggled with something, and then ultimately mastered it. That's because they’ve had to study and work at it, and create a system or method that works.   And a system is something that can be taught and learned. I had to work hard at it in order to achieve my goals.   I was not a “natural”.   Fortunately, I took good notes and have now created a framework and model for how to approach your career and master the inevitable challenges. I call this Career Mastery, and it’s about helping you make this Mission: Possible. The Career Mastery Challenge Requires just a small amount of time with the potential to reap big rewards If you're like me, you're pressed for time and reluctant to take time out to invest in yourself, even though you want and need to be successful professionally as well as personally. If only you could find something that requires just a small amount of time with the potential to reap big rewards at just the perfect time of year. And so, I decided to create bite-sized chunks of hands-on advice based on my own experiences as well as those of successful friends and colleagues, which is how the Career Mastery Challenge concept was born. For people who want to raise their game The Career Mastery Challenge is for professionals who want to learn, grow and perform at their best. Learn more about the Career Mastery Challenge and sign up now It’s designed for people who want to raise their game and are willing to invest in themselves to get and stay at the leading edge. Every day for 30 days, you’ll get my best actionable tips and tools to help you raise your game and advance your career in 2014. While no one can guarantee career success, it’s always helpful to learn from those who have gone before us and to share what we’ve learned.   That’s what this is all about. The Career Mastery Challenge is based around the 12 roles that you need to play in a successful career.   The tips and tools helped me rise through the ranks of Morgan Stanley to become COO for Europe, and now I’m sharing them with you â€" free of charge â€" to help you succeed and master your career. Start the New Year off right The Career Mastery Challenge kicks off on Monday 13 January, 2014. Get full details here and sign up now I’ve already heard from many people who are excited to learn more and participate â€" fabulous!   I’ll incorporate as many of your suggestions as possible (thank you), and look to cover the rest in future blog posts and programs. And because it’s so important that you actually experiment with each Career Mastery tip right away, I’ve included incentives to help you do just that and to stick with it.   That’s right, there are prizes, including one-on-one coaching with me on Skype (priceless!). Who said navigating your career couldn’t be fun?   And a confidence building, learning and growing experience? Get full details here and sign up now to join me and many others in what will be a fun and, most importantly, hugely rewarding experience to kick off the New Year and to set the foundation for a successful year ahead. I’m determined that you get the best shot at knocking the cover off the ball professionally this year, and if I can help you, I will.   I’ll be right here helping you along the way, answering your questions and comments as they come up, so be sure to participate and post your progress. It’s free to participate in the Career Mastery Challenge, and there’s potential to reap big rewards.   So what are you waiting for? Let’s make 2014 your best year yet! Sign Up Now

Stop Using These 5 Excuses Not To Start Your Own Business!

Stop Using These 5 Excuses Not To Start Your Own Business! Throughout your formative years, you were fed a common fallacy. You were told that if you worked hard, applied yourself, got good grades and paid your dues, your endeavor and tenacity would pay off. You’d ascend the career ladder and land a job that’s well paid, fulfilling and rewarding. Unfortunately, your experience on the traditional career ladder varied wildly from what you were told in school. Your education didn’t prepare you for the vast competition for every single job. Your college degree didn’t prepare you for the harsh realities of working in your chosen industry. The campus prospectus didn’t say anything about all the humiliating unpaid internships and soul crushing entry level positions. You’ve reached the conclusion that the career ladder isn’t a ladder at all, but a greasy pole that you keep sliding down no matter how hard you try to climb. However, your salvation could be sitting in your desk drawer. On your notepad where you scribbled down the idea for a workable small business of your very own during a particularly tedious meeting. Yet, for too long, that idea has remained just that… An idea. You keep on using those same old excuses not to put it into action. Every time you consider it, your cautious nature takes over and prevents your potentially awesome idea from being unleashed upon the world. Quite frankly, it’s time to take a leap of faith in yourself. Stop using these common excuses not to start your own business I don’t even know if my business idea is any good That’s okay. Nobody does, for sure. But if you have faith in it and can imagine people getting excited about it, that’s an encouraging start. Of course, you can (and should) qualify your bullishness by carrying out tireless market research to establish quantifiable interest in your chosen industry for the kinds of products and services you offer. Broadly speaking, if you can spot a gap in the market, can prove that there’s an audience for what you’re offering or you can identify an area in which your potential competitors aren’t fully catering for the market, there’s a chance that your business could find success. Where will I get the money? Funding your business will depend on the nature of your idea and the potential overhead costs that it represents. In the digital era, many have built thriving businesses from the comfort of their own laptops with virtually no startup costs. If, however, your business plan requires a physical presence and employees, there’s a good chance that you’ll need to spend a significant amount of money to get it off the ground. Fortunately, there are more opportunities out there than ever when it comes to securing business funding. Banks are still an option, although in the post financial crisis landscape they can be reticent when it comes to startup lending, especially if you have little or no prior experience of managing your own business. However, if the banks slam their doors on you, that does not mean that you’re out of options. Check out https://www.working-capital.com/ and you can find the right lender for your business within a minute. You’ll find that there are a plethora of products available to you with flexible terms and appealing rates. Some of them even have no minimum credit score so may be available to you, even if you have never taken out loans, credit cards etc. in the past. I don’t know if I can do it on my own That’s completely understandable. Entrepreneurship is a daunting prospect chiefly because there is no training program or educational path which can prepare you for it. Still, that doesn’t mean that there’s no guidance. There are business mentors who can lend you the benefit of their industry experience to help you navigate the everyday pitfalls of operating your own business. They can advise you on strategy as well as providing you with practical tips to improve your operational efficiency, reducing running costs and making your operation more profitable. Needless to say, there’s also more help, guidance and support online than you can shake a cash flow analysis at. There are no shortage of business blogs which can be a constant source not just of inspiration, but of workable practical solutions for your daily operations. Here are some of the top business blogs for entrepreneurs in 2019. How can I get ahead in this competitive industry? No matter what you’ll be doing, or who you’ll be doing it for, there’s a good chance that your business will face stiff competition. While this may be intimidating, competition should always be welcomed. Competition can help you to be at your best. It prevents you from getting complacent and encourages you to keep finding ways of making your operations more efficient and delivering better value and quality to your clientele. Looking closely at your competitors can define operational parameters upon which you can expand and improve. Quite simply, your competition is the box you need to think outside of to get ahead in your chosen industry. The only way in which competition is damaging is when you choose to turn a blind eye to it. There’s an argument to be made for keeping your eyes on your own work, to be sure. But when you bury your head in the sand and refuse to acknowledge the importance of competitor analysis it rarely bodes well for your business. The moment you take your eyes off the competition is the moment you allow them to get ahead of you.   What if I fail? Finally, fear of failure can be crippling to would-be entrepreneurs. Everyone who has started their own business remembers their personal journey in overcoming this (completely understandable) fear. Failure is always a possibility. But that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t at least try. If your business fails it could go into administration or receivership and you may have to shut it down and liquidate your assets. On the other hand, if you don’t take a leap of faith in yourself, you could continue to waste away in your current job for years or even decades. Which of the two is worse?

Client Case Study Kate Carpenter - When I Grow Up

Client Case Study Kate Carpenter - When I Grow Up Um, do you know that Ive coached hundreds of women since I started offering dream career guidance in 2008? And that these women are freakin rock stars, leaving soul-sucking jobs and traveling the world and launching creative, grown-up businesses and simply doing work that fits their lifestyle goals? Well ya do now and youll hear their stories firsthand in my  Client Case Studies series!  Ooh, I have another  recent  90 Day Business Launch  grad  to profile today: Kate Carpenter! I truly love her business angle and all she stands for, and I think you will, too. Why did you decide to sign up for 90 Day Business Launch? I decided to join 90 Day Business Launch because doing it on my own hadnt been working.   What business did you launch, and how did you realize it was right for you? Through the business brief and some email chats with you I chose to launch my Interior Design and Organization Business at Thekatecarpenter.com  I specialize in No Judgement organization help, especially for small spaces.   I picked this business because it combines so many parts of me and my strengths. It allows me to help the people that are like I was a few years ago, in search of a way to be organized that is tailor made for my life and my space.   What was your biggest takeaway from 90 Day Business Launch? The biggest thing I learned form this course is any goal is possible, you just have to break it down, so the overwhelm doesnt get you! Stick to the plan, and you will get it all done.   What would you tell someone now that was in your shoes when we first started working together?  Whats your best tip to allow them to make a grown-up living doing what they love? What I would tell someone thinking about joining this program is; if you really want to launch a business, and dont want to think about it foreeevvvver jump in, and get down to work! My other tip is figure out a way to market yourself, that you can be consistent with, and that feels good for you.   Whats on the horizon for your business? Wed love to hear about any upcoming offerings or goals! Coming up for me in my business is working my network more and getting my client roster filled. I am still offering my Design and Organization Intensive for the introductory price of $100! My major goals for the next 90 days is building momentum, by promoting myself consistently, keeping up the posting schedule for my blog and newsletter, and working with more clients!   Wanna get early access to  90 Day Business Launch  (which would be good if you might want a spot, since it sold out in our early bird period for the last 2 times we offered it!) and access to our How to Launch Your Business in 90 Days webinar? Sign up here and get in on the goodness this week!  

The Awful Secret of What Are Hooks Writing a Resume

The Awful Secret of What Are Hooks Writing a Resume The Pain of What Are Hooks Writing a Resume When the reader becomes immersed in the scene, they'll be hooked to read the remainder of the essay. Whether you're writing short or long essays, you wish to capture the interest of your reader. Essays shouldn't be boring, or so the objective is to create your reader actually WANT to read more. Where to Find What Are Hooks Writing a Resume Please note that you may employ a writer to compose a hooks for your essay anytime. Thesis statements work as a hook to reveal the readers your ideas first. There are various methods about how to compose a hook for your essay. Essay hooks that embrace the usage of anecdotes usually offer a succinct narration of a funny or intriguing occurrence or event. Whether you're a recent graduate or a career changer, understanding how to compose a resume whenever you have zero work experience may appear daunting. With persistence and patience, you will gradually land the job that you want. If you're a career changer, a combination resume lets you highlight relevant transferrable abilities and accomplishments while additionally supplying a snapshot in your background. Actually, in regards to first resumes and job applications, the idea ought to be to take care of the process for a learning experience. What Are Hooks Writing a Resume: the Ultimate Convenience! The statistics ought to be accompanied by means of an authority to show they are genuine and dependable. A in depth scene assists the readers to acquire a crystal clear picture of somebody, incidence or incidence. A resume headline perfectly permits you to condense your skills together with work experience. A resume, in reality, is your own bonafide advertising document. Time availability shouldn't be included on a resume. In order to make an engaging sales associate resume objective, it is very important to communicate your abilities and experience. The easy-to-use on-line tool makes it quick and hassle-free to produce your very own personalized perfect resume. Writing your first resume may seem to be daunting undertaking. What You Don't Know About What Are Hooks Writing a Resume There are various types of hooks and their usage in writing depends both on the creativity of the author and the kind of the bit of writing. It's also important to think about the type of work you really are interested in being hired to do. The sort of hook you will use will be dependent on the sort of writing you're compiling. There are several kinds of hooks that you could look at making their work interesting to read. A hook is the initial couple of sentences that introduce your essay and grab the interest of your writer. You may choose to remember that there's no single best method to structure a resume. Try to remember, the hook is merely the start of your essay, but nevertheless, it may still be an important point. Resume headline is a short phrase t hat highlights your value for a candidate.

What You Should Do About Gw Resume Writing Beginning in the Next 15 Minutes

What You Should Do About Gw Resume Writing Beginning in the Next 15 Minutes The Secret to Gw Resume Writing There's no doubt that a resume which is both cohesive and professional will have a much better prospect of standing from the crowd even supposing it's made utilizing a template. Then it may be time to bring some style to your resume! When you've reviewed resumes in your field, peruse resumes across fields to learn how to vary using action verbs and receive a feel for what makes a highly effective accomplishment statement. It's possible to select your preferred font style and kind of list you need to have for your resume. The One Thing to Do for Gw Resume Writing When you start writing the resume, select the resume based on your profession. The area of information technology gets more important daily. Understanding how to tailor your resume will obviously provide you an advantage. Writing a resume for employment in the art industry can be difficult. Gw Resume Writin g - the Conspiracy Job seekers deserve to come across decent content quickly. Resumes are rather important as it bears a work seeker's background information that would help her or him to find the job he or she's applying for. It is possible to also Book Writing Template. When you make an application for a job there are a number of other candidates who want to find the very same job and submit resume for the exact same. The ideal time to begin applying for jobs and internships will be different by industry, Ms. Brown explained. Generally, well-written resumes revolve around teamwork and candidates' actions. There are lots of standard kinds of resumes used to make an application for job openings. Getting the Best Gw Resume Writing Writing a strong application is a challenging procedure and we would like to make it simpler. Resume writing formats incorporate whole collection of categories of profession to pick the most suitable format. Resume writing templates are segregate d into various types based on the profession and achievements of an individual. Employing a resume template has turned into an acceptable and smart practice for quite a few explanations. Thus, for freshers and every work seeker, among the most important keys to getting you a work interview is a Well Built Resume. The point is to not only emphasize the skills you have that relate to the job that you're applying to, but in addition provide your prospective employer with a chronological record of the jobs you've held before. Most folks look at writing a resume as just something you've got to do to have a job. Your job (while you're attempting to find a job) is to be certain you fit what they're searching for. Gw Resume Writing and Gw Resume Writing - The Perfect Combination Writing and including a reference sheet with your resume is one method to demonstrate which you're fully prepared and prepared to put in the work force. Federal jobs often need you to have experience in a spe cial type of work for some period of time. Transportation jobs involve a great deal of responsibility and your resume will want to reflect you can deal with that. Unique kinds of work in the food service industry require resumes with a number of the exact skills.

10 Summer Retail Jobs to Look Out Forand How to Get Them

10 Summer Retail Jobs to Look Out Forand How to Get ThemWhen you think summer job, you dont necessarily think career path, or 40 hours a week in a cubicle. You probably think of something where youre working with people, maybe at oddball hours, building experience and making bank before moving on to something else at the end of the season (school, a new job, etc.). Seasonal jobs can be great because they dont have to be your forever job, but are a useful stop along your path. Whether youre looking for a flexible second job or a summer job in between semesters, here are the retail jobs you might want to consider. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1472832672400-0) ) CashierThis is kind of the classic entry-level retail job. Cashiers are responsible for checking customers out, handling different forms of payment, and using the stores point-of-sale (POS) system. They may also be responsible for maintaining the checkout area, handling returns or other customer is sues,The pay An average of $9.18 per hour, per PayScale.What youll need People skills, good math skills, and general trustworthiness, since youll be handling money on the stores behalf.Stock ClerkStock clerks, who are most often found in big packung department stores or grocery stores with high traffic and turnover, keep shelves full. Throughout the day, merchandise can get depleted or scattered, so these clerks are responsible for keeping shelves looking orderly, and tracking inventory. Clerks typically move between the store floor and the warehouse/storage areas throughout their shifts.The pay An average of $11.14 per hour, per PayScale.What youll need Clerical skills (for managing inventory and keeping records), customer service skills, attention to detail.Overnight Stock ClerkThis is a variation on other types of stock clerk positions, except these nocturnal professionals get their work done after the store is closed. Overnight stock clerks are responsible for inventory manageme nt, and getting the store ready for business the next day.The pay An average of $11.14 per hour, per PayScale.What youll need Clerical skills (for managing inventory and keeping records), customer service skills, attention to detail.MerchandiserIf you see displays as you walk into a store (or strategically placed along the way to convince you to buy cookies while youre on your way to pick up milk and eggs), thats usually the work of a merchandiser. Merchandisers are responsible for setting up product displays to maximize attention to specific products or sales. They work with an eye toward placement, konzeption, and inventory.The pay An average of $12.04 per hour, per PayScale.What youll need Attention to detail, design skills, strong organizational skills.Store SecurityWhether during business hours or after the store is closed, just about every store needs security officers keeping a sharp eye on things. Security officers may be responsible for loss prevention (shoplifting by emplo yees or customers), general store security, and safety procedures.The pay An average of $11.65 per hour, per PayScale.What youll need Attention to detail, possibly a background check.Retail AssociateRetail associates are usually at the front lines in every store. Answering customer questions, making sure the store shelves are well-stocked, handling transactions or returns, and generally being an ambassador for the store are all parts of a retail sales associates job.The pay An average of $11.65 per hour, per PayScale.What youll need Customer service skills, attention to detail, organizational skills, math skills, and dicke bretter bohren mssen solving skills.Retail Store ManagerIf you have previous retail experience, there may be opportunities for seasonal store managers as well, particularly in stores or industries where summer is a busy time. Managers may be responsible for managing staff, payroll, store policies, opening and closing, customer queries (and intervening when necessa ry), and basically keeping the ship moving smoothly.The pay An average of $14.65 per hour, per PayScale.What youll need Customer service skills, leadership skills, attention to detail, organizational skills, math skills, and problem solving skills.Customer Service AssociateCustomer service can be one of the most challenging jobs in retail, but if you have the people skills to turn an irate shopper into a happy customer for life, then this is the retail niche for you. Customer service associates are usually faced with problemsproduct returns, customer questions, customer complaints, etc., so troubleshooting is their game. Ideally, they help customers resolve whatever issues come up, while providing a good customer experience.The pay An average of $10.63 per hour, per PayScale.What youll need Customer service skills, patience, problem solving skills, attention to detail.BakerIf straight-up retail isnt your thing, there are also ways to combine food service and retail for your summer j ob. Many grocery stores and department stores have in-store bakeries. These bakery associates typically help prepare baked goods and displays for the day ahead, so if youre an early bird, this may be a great retail option for you.The pay An average of $11.38 per hour, per PayScale.What youll need Customer service skills, baking/cooking skills, punctuality, possibly food handling certification.Omnichannel AssociateThis is a new front in retail, as many companies start offering a multi-format approach to selling their products online and in brick-and-mortar stores. (Think Amazon, or department stores that let you ship from their warehouse directly to your local store for in-store pickup.) Omnichannel retail employees are retail sales associates that often work on the fulfillment side of things, preparing orders to be shipped or delivered. They help create a seamless process for customers who want to move from online shopping to in-person shopping.The pay An average of $11.38 per hour, per PayScale.What youll need Customer service skills, attention to detail, organizational skills, math skills, and problem solving skills.How to Snag Your Summer Retail JobOnce youve figured out what type of retail job would be a good fit for you and your skills, what next? Here are five tips to help get you hired in time for summer.Time it right.Retail stores typically hire year-round, so when should you apply if youre looking for that summer sweet spot? Right before summer is your best betstore employee turnover can be high, and stores may not be able to plan staffing too far ahead of time.Find summer-friendly stores.Your best chances to snag a summer job will come at stores that are busy during the summer (sorry, Christmas R Us). Home improvement stores or gardening centers are good bets for the summer, since people are outdoors and active. Ditto sporting goods stores, or office supply stores gearing up for back to school sales. Big box stores like Best Buy, Costco, Target, WalM art, etc. are usually perennially hiring, so keep an eye on those evergreen stores as well.Be ready to go.When you start scoping out places that might be hiring, have your resume ready to roll. Again, high turnover means you might have to jump on any opportunities right away. If you hear about an opening and spend three days spiffing up your application, it may be too lateBe proactive.Dont wait for opportunities to come up. If youre targeting a particular store, dont wait for someone to put a were hiring sign in the window. Keep an eye on their website, or do it the old-fashioned waystop in and ask But remember 3 if you go into a store to inquire about potential jobs, make sure youve got your resume in hand.Use your network.You never know who might know of retail places that are hiring soon, so make sure to let people know youre on the hunt. Your neighbor, your teacher, your old football coachany of them could have good leads, so definitely mention that youre looking for a new job. Plus, they know you, and may be able to vouch for you.A summer retail job doesnt have to be a forever career (unless, of course, you find you have a passion for customer service, or a level of zen in creating floor displays), but it can be an excellent way to pay the bills and build experience before you get to your next step. There are a lot of opportunities out there, so you can find jobs that work best for you and your needs (part-time vs. full-time), your skills, and your experience level. Plus, youll be in air conditioning all summer. Not a bad deal

#MakingTime A Day in the Life of a Middle School Interventionist In Detroit

MakingTime A Day in the Life of a Middle School Interventionist In motown Women can do anything but not everything. As the largest online career community for women, we at Fairygodboss realize that balance is a myth, and that picking what to prioritize on a day-to-day basis isnt always easy. In the MakingTime series, women share with us how, for one day, they chose to spend their fruchtwein precious resurce time.--WhoJanet Beyersdorf-HufnagelWhat 8th Grade interventionist (I teach academic skills through social-emotional learning as well as direct behavior intervention) and District Student and Family Services provider (homeless and foster liaison servicing the non-academic needs of students and their families, which are new roles for me to take on this year).Where Detroit, MI--540 a.m.My alarm goes off and I jump out of bed as quietly as possible, hoping that my husband can get a little more sleep. I always have a second alarm set, but I never need it. My coffee maker starts brewin g a strong pot while I get dressed. Most nights, I try to set out my clothes for the following day so that I dont even have to think about what Im going to wear, but I was slacking brde night and Im paying for it now. Being a teacher means striking a balance between comfortable and professional authoritative and approachable. I also like to maintain my own style and not feel pressured into wearing those traditional teacher clothes because its important to me that I present my authentic self to my students it builds trust between us and that is essential in modern education.I hurry to let my two dogs out, fill their food and water bowls, and make my Huel breakfast shake. I check my email as I drink my first mug of coffee to make sure I dont have any surprises awaiting me at school. Our principal has sent out a reminder to meet in the Media Center at 720 for an all-campus staff meeting. This is ominous, as we were planning to work in ur small-team professional learning communities (P LC) this morning rather than as a whole staff.630 a.m.Im out the door and in the car. I have a five minute commute here in Detroit, which is wonderful after three years of commuting nearly two hurs to work in NYC.645 a.m.I get up to my classroom on the third floor, drop off my bag, and run down the hall to the copier. I get to school this early so that I can make my copies before most of my colleagues have walked in the door.710 a.m.Wednesdays are late-start days for students staff meetings take distributionspolitik for the first hour of the morning. They are suprumliche laged to start at 720, so Im heading over now with the rest of our small 8th grade team.723 a.m.Most of my colleagues appear to have arrived. Our principal is milling around the front of the room, clearly anxious to get started. We are meeting to review PSAT/SAT data from last year. Our school-wide scores dropped last year, as did the nation-wide scores several people suggest the nation-wide data as a scapegoat, but overall, we are unconvinced. We discuss in small teams what may account for this data and what interventions should take place this year.810 a.m.Our 8th graders are getting off the buses and heading upstairs. I try to be downstairs when they arrive so that I can welcome them in for the day, but meeting them on our 3rd floor hallway will have to suffice today, as our meeting is just wrapping up.820 a.m. 1052 a.m.This is my scheduled teaching time for the day. The first hour is prep time, so I spend it preparing the fidelity forms that I use to account for my interventions of the day. It is only the second week of school (Day 5, to be exact), so I have not identified the student groups for whom I will provide intervention. Rather, I am taking this week to observe students in classrooms, review previous referrals and data, and get an overall feel for this years 8th grade cohort. As I observe, I am looking for those students who anzeigegert the need for social-emotional rckendeckung ( both in prevention and crisis intervention) and those who need academic interventions. For the latter, my colleagues will need additional time to work with students in order to identify academic challenges. I am, therefore, largely focused now on the culture-and-climate based interventions that will need to take place early in the year to create a safe, positive learning environment for the year ahead.1055 a.m. 1120 a.m.This is our lunchtime. If it seems early, it is but its actually not as early as most days. Every other day of the week, our 8th grade lunch takes place at 1006am, which is obviously totenstill breakfast. Also, note that we only have 25 minutes, and for pretty much all of us, that time has to include a trip to the bathroom, because theres literally never time to go while were teaching. Regardless, bodies are weird and we all adjust. I have a banana. I brought a yogurt, too, but will save it for later I suppose. Our 8th grade team is tight-knit, so we eat together i n a classroom. Some days, we vent. Other days, we talk about the things going on in life outside these walls. We are extremely lucky to have this kind of camaraderie. It is, in my experience, rare it is also incredibly valuable.Today, our main focus is whether or not our math teachers wife has yet had her baby (he ran out in a flurry of excitement yesterday during 2nd hour). We also talk briefly about the morning meeting and lament that we didnt have time to set our goals for the year as a PLC. We wonder aloud when our next scheduled PLC time will be announced.1130 a.m.Fourth hour has started now that the students are back from the cafeteria and we have ushered them into class. This is when the second-half of my position begins Student and Family Services. Perhaps the most important (and federal-compliance based part of my job) is working as the homeless liaison. I am still learning the ins-and-outs of this weighty position, so I am headed to the Administration Building to work with the Student Services Admin. Assistant, who helps me to complete the clerical pieces of this role. Luckily, our district is very compact, so this drive is only another 7 minutes.1137 a.m.I pull up to the offices and park. I am 20 minutes early, but that is my MO (side note the last time I was late to something was my own wedding in July 2017 and no one told me the real time that day). I linger in the car for a few minutes listening to the senate confirmation hearings on NPR, but decide I better not let my blood pressure rise any further, so I head inside. Our meeting goes well we talk through the structure of our roles, procedures we agree to carry out, and the very practical knowledge of where the documentation is housed both electronically and on paper.115 p.m.It is time for my colleague to take her lunch, so we agree to end our work here for the day. The Superintendent stepped in the office to ask me to stop by and see him before I leave, so I head to his office. He is now in a m eeting, so I send an email letting him know that I need to visit the Operations Office (less than a mile down the road), but will come back through before I head home for the day.135 p.m.I meet with the technology and maintenance departments to discuss the very important support roles that they offer me. I need access to certain programs and servers and these are the people who get things done Support staff never gets much attention outside of the immediate education community, but they are the people who hold the whole puzzle together.233 p.m.The school day is over, but I still need to head back to Administration. My colleagues send a group text filling me in about the end of the day. We generally debrief in the hallway after the students leave, but I am missing it today. Its a FOMO I havent quite gotten used to yet.245 p.m.Unfortunately, the Superintendent is still in his meeting, but I do run into our Grants Coordinator, who I have been meaning to meet. We are on a lot of emails together, but we had yet to meet officially. Its always so nice to be able to put a face to a name, especially when you work together, but in different buildings.315 p.m.I am heading home, thankfully. Id love to say that Im going to the gym, but Im on information overload and probably at risk of dehydration. I also have skillfully avoided mentioning until now that I currently walk with a cane, because I became an old lady overnight (at 28). I cant wait to get home to the dogs, especially because our AC went out on Monday and were at the tail-end of a heat-wave. Likewise, our school does not have AC, so it has been 3 days since I have not been sweaty. I get home and find that my husband has managed to section off the living room from the rest of the house, so that our emergency window unit can at least keep one room somewhat cool. Its still warm, but its not hot, so Im beyond grateful. The pups are happy to see me and reluctant to leave the living room. They definitely know whats up5 00ish p.m.My husband gets home and we decide to go out for dinner. We cant fathom cooking in our hot, humid kitchen tonight. We settle on one of our favorite places an amazing mediterranean restaurant near our house. The staff here knows us by now and bring us bread fresh from the oven and toum. We order, eat, and still have half of each of our meals to take to work for lunch tomorrow. I have an email from the Superintendent in my inbox, by the way. His wife holds the homeless liaison position in her school district and he wanted to introduce us. She offers her support and guidance and I breathe a sigh of relief to have another person to whom I can pose questions as they arise. Seriously, this job has so many moving pieces that each case is unique and brings about its own challenges.630 p.m.We are hanging outside in our backyard. A storm is brewing and were celebrating because its bringing 70 degree weather behind it (a good 20 degree drop from the past few days). We love spending time out here after years in NYC dreaming about having our own outdoor space.830 p.m.The storm is raging and I am getting things prepared for tomorrow. I set my coffee maker, prepare my Huel, set out my clothes, and place my bag near the door. We are watching The Crown on Netflix right now, so we plan to watch an episode or two and then hit the hay.--Interested in contributing to Fairygodboss MakingTime series? Email infofairygodboss.com with MakingTime in the subject line.