LifeWorks

Barbara Sirois Babkirk, LCPC, is a career counselor with a record of success guiding career transitions for executives and attorneys to artists and entrepreneurs. Barbara is the owner of Heart at Work, based in Portland, Maine offering career counseling, customized outplacement and retention services, and second half of life planning. She is a frequent speaker on work-related topics and offers customized individual and professional group retreats in the South of France.

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Shift Your Fear of the Unknown

Submitted by Barbara Babkirk on Thu, 2008-07-10 09:10
Transitions involve facing the unknown and that typically triggers anxiety in most of us. For some reason, a blank slate of possibilities inherent in any transition prompts creative minds to conjure up lists of "what if" scenarios, most of which instill fear in our hearts and minds.

Tips To Stay Focused, And Balanced During Your Job Search

Submitted by Barbara Babkirk on Thu, 2008-06-19 16:25
Some career counselors advise job seekers who are unemployed to consider their job search a full time job. But, I

What Do You Say To People When You’ve Lost Your Job?

Submitted by Barbara Babkirk on Tue, 2008-05-27 18:25
One of my clients called it the

Want To Change Your Career? Here's How...

Submitted by Barbara Babkirk on Tue, 2008-05-13 09:40
Recently I spoke with a prospective client who wants to make a career change. He said he felt totally at a loss about what to do or how to begin. But, after I asked him a few questions, it occurred to me that he had quite a few ideas that would help him forge a new direction.

When Your Past Influences Your Present

Submitted by Barbara Babkirk on Sun, 2008-04-20 19:20
Have you ever considered how your parent's expectations, their own particular career choices and work attitudes, or your home environment affect your work-related decisions?

How To Assess A Marketing Opportunity

Submitted by Barbara Babkirk on Mon, 2008-04-07 08:08
Ever since I read that business owners should spend at least 40 percent of their time on marketing, I've kept an eye out for interesting opportunities to promote my business.

You Can Take A Sabbatical!

Submitted by Barbara Babkirk on Mon, 2008-03-31 11:44
Sabbatical: It's a perk that you can count on if you are a college professor, but it's a rare benefit for anyone else in today's marketplace. Yet, we all need such a break in our work lives to remind us of what is truly important and to renew our commitment to our work in the world.

What's Your Plan For Your Second Half of Life?

Submitted by Barbara Babkirk on Mon, 2008-03-24 05:56
Do you bristle at the term "retirement" that connotes a life free from work and focused on some newfound pastime?

What Inspires You To Change?

Submitted by Barbara Babkirk on Sun, 2008-03-16 16:44
Major insights in life can happen quite unexpectedly.

What To Do When Your New Job Is A Disappointment

Submitted by Barbara Babkirk on Mon, 2008-03-10 08:46
Have you maneuvered through the job search maze and accepted a new job only to find that it's not what you anticipated? If so, you may wonder what went wrong, or question your ability to make sound career decisions in the future.