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Expertise
I offer advice and recommendations on making changes in your life, developing goals and getting out of your rut. This applies to both personal and professional situations. Please note: I do not provide specific career advice. I would suggest you consult a career counselor for those types of issues.
Experience in the area
Developer of "Rut-Busting" series of workshops Creator of the Community of Change web site (www.communityofchange.com) Former host of Take Charge of Your Life on VoiceAmerica Radio Author of THE GIFTS OF CHANGE, published by Beyond Words/Atria, and translated into two foreign languages
Organizations
American Society of Journalists and Authors Willamette Writers
Publications
Woman's Day, Stress-Free Living, Tai Chi Magazine, Experience Life, HomeBusiness Journal (columnist), Succeed
Education/Credentials
Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH
Past/Present Clients
The Ritz-Carlton, GA Chrysalis-A Center for Women, MN Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center, PA Breast Cancer Support Group, PA
What do you like about this subject?
I find it very encouraging to know that it is possible to find one's purpose, regardless of age, education or background. It is never too late to find meaning in your life!
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I want to encourage others to develop goals and the strategies to reach them, as well as help them develop the self confidence needed to move forward in their life — personally and professionally.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
Too often people believe that what they have accomplished is ALL they can accomplish, that what they know is ALL they can learn, that their past setbacks are predictors of their future outcomes. Every day is a learning process. Every day, we have the chance to improve, develop and become stronger.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Rajesh | 09/05/11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | |
| Lori | 05/02/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you. It was real, and what ..... |
| John | 03/13/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Kim | 02/03/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Hi Nancy, I see what you mean ..... |
| Jeannie | 08/21/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for taking the time to ..... |
Recent Answers from Nancy Christie
2012-01-19 need some direction:
Dear Jeremy, The first thing you need to do is understand why you were fired. Not everybody can do every job--I probably wouldn't last a week at a fast food job--but you need to know why this job didn't
2011-09-01 How to improve:
This is a very common fear--being so afraid of failure that we won't even try. Most of us suffer from it, so you're not alone. That's the good news. And the other good news is that, like any other fear
2011-05-15 How To Pick A Career:
Have you considered a career utilizing your writing skills-perhaps with nonprofits or community organizations? Grant-writing would tie into writing/research, while PR/Marketing would also use your people
2011-02-10 At a loss...:
First of all, you need to look at what you have accomplished so far in your life. You have beaten your addiction, you have been a wonderful mother and you also took on the role of teacher for her. These
2011-02-02 In a Big Rut:
Dear Kim, It can be very challenging to break out of a rut, especially when we are responsible for creating it and it feels so good to be in it! But it can be done, step by step, one change at a time
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