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December 11, 2019 2026-06-05 13:21Blog
ZOOM S2 Session 08 – Chasing Fantasies vs Building a Future
Shawn Sommerkamp There’s never been more get-rich-quick scams. Just watch a few videos on YouTube and you will be interrupted by advertisements to “follow-this-new-process” or “just-do-things-this-way…to gain massive financial returns in a short period of time.” They are very convincing and certainly tempting as they keep getting more and more sophisticated. Are …
ZOOM S2 Session 16 – How to Train Your Brain
The discipline of self-training has a powerful influence on our professional growth. Our ability to absorb more information, and put it to use, directly affects our earning potential. And yet we all don’t learn the same way…or do we? Science shows us there is a self-training method that works to …
ZOOM S2 Session 11 – Are You a Career Zombie? There is a Cure
Have you become a career zombie? Not quite sure? Science shows that we unconsciously pursue the goals of others when our own are not clearly defined. No, this is not a session on goal-setting. It is a discussion about our WHY. As the prolific holocaust survivor Victor Frankly said, “When …
ZOOM S2 Session 14 – Top 10 Coaching Tools to Use at Work
Coaching at work is not new. Just do a quick internet search and you’ll see a plethora of articles and advice about how to “coach” fellow employees. What you might not know is this kind of workplace coaching is not based on the principles of professional coaching. This type of …
ZOOM S2 Session 13 – When Bad Things Happen to Our Career
Many of us have experienced such troubling situations in our career it left a scar. We didn’t expect it, want it or ask for it but it happened. What does it mean? Is God punishing us for a hidden wrongdoing? Is He disciplining us to be better Christians at work? …
ZOOM S2 Session 09 – Righteous Ambition or Selfish Ego?
As we pursue career excellence, Christians often arrive at an important question: Is my ambition righteous or egocentric? Some career roles seem to play into our ego. Some Christians, out of fear of this happening, ignore their talents and take lesser roles within their company. So, wow can we know …
ZOOM S2 Session 07 – Managing Passive Aggression at Work
One of the most difficult workplace scenarios I have ever faced has been a passive aggressive colleague. It can feel dreadful interacting with them, whether face to face, through email, on the phone or a video conference. As Christians we are called to turn the other cheek when struck. After …
ZOOM S2 Session 02 – New Wine Without Whining
Career change can be difficult to handle for Christian professionals. And this is more than adjusting to the sudden loss of a job. Business changes happens all the time, whether it’s a new boss, new processes, reorganization or something else unexpected. Learning how to adjust quickly is paramount not only …
ZOOM S2 Session 03 – Working for a Stressed-Out Boss
Managing a high-level output in our career is one thing. Doing so while reporting to a stressed-out boss is another thing entirely. We are tempted to slip into that same stressed mindset with each interaction. This is not sustainable. So, how can we respond in a righteous way when our …
ZOOM S2 Session 04 – Which Comes First Motivation or Action
We all lose steam at times. Where did our motivation go? Better yet, where did we get it in the first place? And now that it’s gone, what can I do to get it back? We know our ambitious goals will take energy. Do we wait for motivation to emerge …
