I Am I Can

I Am I Can

Trust the Process

2023-01-31T11:20:50-05:00Behind the Scenes, I Am I Can, Motivation|

The idea of January can be so refreshing – a clean slate to pave the way toward a brighter future. People tend to think in a very “macro” way when referring to January, putting all of their eggs for the year into this small basket. Before you know it, it’s the 31st, you’ve promised yourself you’d kick it into gear the last 3 Monday’s and you ultimately wind-up feeling like you’ve already failed. That feeling will likely remain prevalent in February because, well, it’s February and the Spring is a better time to start anyway, right? We’re in a bad [...]

67 Is the New 62

2022-09-07T08:31:33-04:00General News, I Am I Can|

Picture this, you’re 60 years young, going through the motions at your 9-5, and some recent graduate walks in with a starting salary $5k below what you have worked 20+ years to receive. You’re unfulfilled with your work as you likely have it down to a science, and you have yet to feel challenged in quite some time. Now, if you were in your 30s, it would be evident that a career change would be the right move for you, but you only have a couple more years to stick it out until retirement, right? Wrong. Though you may have [...]

How to Overcome First Day Jitters

2022-04-27T13:34:05-04:00Behind the Scenes, How To, I Am I Can, Motivation|

Picture this, you spend 1+ hours doing your hair and/or makeup, pick out the perfect outfit, and rehearse talking points in the mirror to prepare yourself. In this case, we’re not talking about your first school dance, we’re referencing your first day at a new job. You’re likely mentally and physically prepared, but once you step on the scene you may fold in the pressure. Or you may thrive in a new environment in which case you likely won’t benefit from this read. We’re here to help put your mind at ease with a few tips and tricks to make [...]

Promotion – Are You Afraid to Ask?

2022-03-17T15:45:53-04:00Awards and Recognition, Behind the Scenes, How To, I Am I Can, Motivation|

The word “promotion” is defined as the action of raising someone to a higher position or rank. For our purposes, a promotion consists of two key components, a title change which is accompanied by added responsibilities, as well as a salary increase, and if you are a living, breathing human then I can guarantee you have felt deserving of a promotion at one time or another. I can also imagine that you teetered on the line of asking for the promotion and may have ultimately decided against it. Know that the majority of us are inclined to play it safe [...]

Job Rejection

2022-03-01T11:21:21-05:00Behind the Scenes, I Am I Can, Motivation|

It is said that on average 118 people apply for a single job and only about 17 candidates are called for an interview. That being said, it is important to have a game plan for job rejection so if you find yourself in this position, you are prepared. We’ve compiled a list of steps to take post job rejection which, believe it or not, start before the interview. […]

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

2020-12-31T09:03:58-05:00I Am I Can, Job Efficiency, Motivation, Resources for Job Seekers|

You’re not sure how to start a project, so you put it off. Or, you’re afraid that an email doesn’t convey your message or level of competence so you delete it later. You compare yourself to your colleagues because you need to be the best, leading you to beat yourself down and dim your talent. If you’ve ever dealt with a situation like this or similar feelings, you may be in the same boat as up to 82% of working Americans. Imposter Syndrome can be a huge career hurdle for many. Any individual, whether it be entry-level, professional-level, or students, [...]

How to Develop an Anti-Racist Workplace, Be an Ally and Support Black Lives Matter

2020-06-11T08:22:02-04:00I Am I Can, In the Community|

As people, companies, employees, and employers are providing support and speaking out – we wanted to share even more resources on how to develop an anti-racist workplace, how to be an ally, and how to continue to support #blacklivesmatter. Check it out, below. […]

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