Screw Luck! Why Networking Is the Real Key to Success

by Darren Kanthal | Oct 10, 2023 | Career Coaching, Leadership Mindset

I need clients! That’s what I embarrassingly blurted out about 5 years ago when Dave asked me, ‘How can I support you?’. Ugh – what a loser I was!! When I joined the entrepreneurial ranks, I REALLY learned the importance of networking. And I was also brought into a...

Of Boundaries and Values: Why Knowing Your Non-Negotiables Is Essential

by Darren Kanthal | Jul 25, 2023 | Career Coaching, Leadership Mindset

What are your non-negotiables? Do you even know what they are? And if you do, do you know why they’re non-negotiable? If they’re non-negotiable, I’m curious how often you negotiate them and then compromise There’s lots of talk about holding boundaries these days. It’s...

Make Better Decisions: Get Up Close and Personal With Your Core Values

by Darren Kanthal | Feb 22, 2023 | Career Coaching, Leadership Coaching, Leadership Mindset

It’s time to change the sandbox. Those were the words my first Coach, Chrissy, said after we analyzed the results of my first-ever core values assessment. At that exact moment, it became crystal clear to me that the life I was living, at home and the office, was in...

The Job Seeker’s Mental Game: How To Use Positive Intelligence For The Win!

by Darren Kanthal | Jan 30, 2023 | Career Coaching, Leadership Mindset

If you’re in the middle of a job search, chances are you’ve been receiving a few of these “Thanks…but, no thanks” letters: Dear Mr. Kanthal, Upon reviewing your application for the aforementioned position, we regret to inform you that, at this time, there were other...

How Mental Fitness is Important for Your Career

by Darren Kanthal | Sep 8, 2021 | Career Coaching, Leadership Mindset

You may think mental fitness is most applicable to your personal life and personal growth, but let’s face it—our personal growth is very connected to our career growth. Mental fitness is essential for navigating professional settings and advancing your career. By...

Values-Driven Job Search: A New Way to Find Your Next Job

by Darren Kanthal | Aug 2, 2021 | Career Coaching, Leadership Mindset

Raise your hand if you’ve heard this before: “if you find a job you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.” Now…raise your hand if, upon hearing the above, you’ve rolled your eyes so far back in your head they nearly get stuck. In the current employment...