Debbie Lousberg is a certified Career Coach and the current President of the San Diego Professional Coaches Alliance. She helps people make smart career moves through powerful individual coaching, group workshops, and her encouraging informative writing.

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	Your Support System – a Positive Mindset and Positive People by Debbie Lousberg - Oct, 2008 I write and advise frequently about how to see the typically unpleasant job search or career change as a positive experience – by putting concrete plans around it, noting every accomplishment and by recognizing it as an opportunity to meet new people and learn about different companies and...
	Staying on the Upswing During a Downturn by Debbie Lousberg - Jun, 2008 I believe that a positive attitude is a huge key to success, so when there’s a lot of talk about an “economic downturn”, a “pending recession”, “tough times ahead”, and general doom and gloom coming from many sources, I choose to beef up my positive outlook and keep moving forward. That’s ...
	Get Clear, then Get the Word Out by Debbie Lousberg - May, 2008 Making a successful career transition takes some work, though nothing a well-thought out plan can’t handle. First comes the uncovering of what it is you want to do and incorporating your passions to ensure fulfillment. Next, identify the potential employers or even the ins and outs of sta...
	Career Transition – Making it Work For You! by Debbie Lousberg - Mar, 2008 We all face the typically daunting task of moving onto a new path at some point in our careers, whether it be a voluntary decision, or one forced upon us. No doubt about it – it can be a very unsettling, stressful, and downright scary time. However, with a good plan, a positive outlook, an...
	Do What You Love - Love What You Do! Career Advice for People on the Move by Debbie Lousberg - Mar, 2008 What’s Passion got to do with it? Actually, a lot. Research shows that you excel at what you love to do and perform at high levels when you are completely engaged in your work. In addition, scientists say the brain is very happy when it’s focused on what you love. You think more clearly,...
	Got a “Big Hairy Career Goal”? by Debbie Lousberg - Feb, 2008 Some people knew exactly what kind of career they would pursue even in high school and definitely in college. I was always baffled by those lucky few – how did they know the answer to that question at such an early age? Sure, most of us had some plans and ideas, but nothing that really ma...
	Follow Your Dreams...Not just the Money by Debbie Lousberg - Nov, 2007 Shiny new cars, fabulous new shoes and clothes, high-tech gadgets, expensive homes and the furnishings within. We live in a world of abundance and it's so easy to get wrapped up in wanting more – more money, more toys, more clothes, more cars and so on. That's the way of our culture, righ...
	The Best Things about a Job Search by Debbie Lousberg - Sep, 2007 Job hunting is usually not something we look forward to; instead we tend to think of it as an overwhelming necessary evil to be avoided. Hmmm…maybe that’s why so many people stay in jobs they don’t like. I propose we all change our attitude about this and look into this “cloud’s” silver ...
	Time to Stay or Time to Go? The Realities of Making a Career Transition by Debbie Lousberg - Aug, 2007 Maxine had reached yet another pinnacle in her career. She’d risen to the top once again with her current employer and in all the departments she’d worked in, had received accolades and fine performance reviews consistently. She was reasonably compensated, had earned 4 weeks of vacation ti...
	Preparing for Interviews by Debbie Lousberg - Jul, 2007 Congratulations! Now that you have some interviews set up, it’s time to brush up on those skills and prepare yourself for creating a great first impression. Before each interview, there are many things to think about, so create a checklist and methodically review each item. Here are som...
	Hot Tips for Your Summer Job Search! by Debbie Lousberg - Jun, 2007 Not only is hot weather upon us, so is a Hot Job Market! Now’s the time to dust off that resume, brush up your job search skills, and get out there to find the job of your dreams. Whether you are looking for a summer job, changing careers, or re-entering the workforce, here are some help...
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