The following is a conversation with Brian Mendenhall, a career coach in the Office of Personal & Career Development at Wake Forest. Brian specializes in working with students interested in STEM, Health Professions, and Business Analytics. Below, read his advice for young professionals transitioning from […]
By Kristin Winkle Beck (’97), CEO, Pivot Point Professionals, LLC Are you overwhelmed? Exhausted? In need of a BIG break? After 20 years of intense corporate management roles, I was becoming someone I no longer recognized or respected. I was quick to become annoyed, […]
The following is a conversation with one of our Wake Forest career coaches, Cheryl Hicks, Assistant Director for Career Education and Coaching. Cheryl specializes in working with students interested in Economics, Mathematical Economics, and Politics and International Affairs. She also serves as liaison to the […]
Missed out on our Part One conversation with Career Coach Mike Crespi? Check it out here. Below, Mike shares his best advice for translating a liberal arts degree into a “business-oriented” job in management, consulting, or other fields. And, he provides tips […]
The following is a conversation with one of our Wake Forest career coaches, Shan Woolard (MALS ’11), Assistant Director for Career Education and Coaching. Shan specializes in working with students interested in Education, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Music, Theatre, Studio Art, Art History, Women’s Gender and […]
The following is a conversation with one of our favorite Wake Forest career coaches, Mike Crespi (MBA ’95). Below, he shares the background of his own career journey and key tips for young professionals on navigating their path from college to the professional world. Tell […]
The following is a conversation with one of our seasoned Wake Forest career coaches, Patrick Sullivan (’93, MBA ’03), Interim Director for Career Education and Coaching. Patrick specializes in working with students seeking internships as well as experiential education opportunities. He also serves as liaison […]
We can talk about accountability at work with relative ease; but failure and shame? Those topics aren’t your average water-cooler-conversation. And yet, mistakes at work are common; issues of trust play out in everyday interactions; and mantras for high expectations contribute to a desire for […]
By Tiffany Waddell Tate (’07, MA ‘11), Associate Director for National Engagement in the Alumni Engagement Office at Wake Forest University Tiffany Waddell Tate is also a career coach & professional development consultant, passionate about helping others develop themselves while adding value to organizations and the world. Stay […]
Navigating the world on your own doesn’t have to be scary! Check out these posts from Brit + Co that address how empowering it can be to tackle life as a superhero and a sidekick.
