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Movers & Shakers
Gaylane Scott: 710 ESPN Seattle Radio Host, Emcee for the Seattle Seahawks, Auctioneer, and Motivational Speaker
Gaylane Scott is mixing his passion for sports with his natural communication talent as a host of his own radio show, The Gee Scott Show, on 710 ESPN Seattle. Gaylane is also an Emcee for the Seattle Seahawks , an auctioneer, and a motivational speaker!
Ericka Hardy: Information Technology Professional
I love profiling professionals who are successful and love what they do! Ericka Hardy has enjoyed an amazing career in the world of Information Technology. She’s currently a Data Architect at Humana where she works from home! Ericka has 20 years of experience in Information Technology and holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from Eastern Kentucky University and a MBA – University of Phoenix and 3 Oracle Certifications.
Kavon Ward: Poetic Activist & Motivational Speaker
Being a High Powered Professional isn’t about working in an office or wearing a suit every day. It’s about bringing your “A” game in everything that you do professionally. It’s about excelling at whatever career [...]
High Powered Professional Mover & Shaker: Exavier Pope
My latest Mover & Shaker is an attorney in the entertainment and sports industry. Exavier Pope is Principle Owner of The Pope Firm PC, a law practice that focuses on Entertainment and Sports, Copyright & [...]
Career Advice
The #1 Reason Why Change is So Difficult and What You Can Do About It
Change is challenging. You may have an idea about something that you want to pursue or something different that you’d like to experience in your life. Whatever it is, there is a part of you that will do everything in its power to prevent change. That part of you will resist the becoming of your best self – even though it’s totally good for you. It’ll come up with excuses. It’ll procrastinate.
Path Unclear? Here’s One Simple Solution When You’re Feeling Stuck!
What do you do when your path seems unclear? My simple answer – You make the decision to get moving. One of my favorite quotes is, “Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” by Martin Luther King, Jr. You don’t have to know the full plan. Instead, let your path unfold, one step at a time.
10 Signs That You’ve Found the Perfect Career (and What to Do if You Haven’t)
Whether you’re a 9 to 5-er or an entrepreneur, there’s nothing more fulfilling than doing work every day that perfectly aligns with your natural talents and interests. However, there’s nothing more frustrating than going to a job every day that you hate. So, how do you know if you’ve found the right fit? Here are 10 signs to let you if you’re on the right path.
4 Ways to Make Your Vision and Goals Stick!
Whether you're working on personal or professional goals, there are several things that you can do to make your goals a reality. Below are 4 fun and super easy ideas to make your vision and goals stick.
Featured Videos
Ask HPP: 4 Burning Questions about LinkedIn
I’m starting a video series where I’ll be answering questions that you submit on a weekly basis. In this first video, I answer 4 questions about LinkedIn that I received from my followers.
Video Post: Dealing With Annoying Coworkers – They Talk Too Much
Some people just don't know when to stop - talking, that is. Today, I'm talking about office talkers. These are the people who come to your office and talk about any and everything, but the business.
Video Post: Finding Your Passion
There’s a lot of talk about following your passion in the pursuit of career happiness. But, many of us have struggled with figuring out our passion. Personally, I struggled with determining my passion for a while. Here are a few things that I learned during my journey. Take a look at my YouTube video and learn about my personal passion seeking journey.
Video Post: How Long Should Your Resume Be?
Resume length depends largely on your experience level and the level of the position (entry level, executive, etc.) that you’re seeking.