Presentation to BoulderNet - 5/21/15 Find the Passion in Your Career & Land the Job You Want Dan Wegner Founder & President Thriive Consulting Group LLC Test Presentation to BoulderNet - 5/21/15

A Story in Four Parts A True Story The Story of My Career Illustrated by Sharing Some: Successes Failures Goals: Provide Helpful Insights to you Provide encouragement and motivation to you in your journey

Part 1 Big Corp.

INTENTIONALITY University Focused on Business and Marketing Take Control Don’t float like a rudderless boat Exercise Intentionality: Choose your targets wisely Take intentional steps of action toward your goal Hit the bull's-eye on your target

Intentionality Hitting the Bull's-eye On Your Target Career Goal

THE MARKET WILL DECIDE 25 Years ago The Business Printing Industry was hot They wanted me Business Development was a pathway to Marketing Test the market Validate your plan Are you gaining traction in your current path Listen to the feedback the market is providing

DON’T BE PARALYZED BY FEAR Jump forward 22 years Still at the same “Big Corp.” Progressed in titles, but not into marketing Didn’t want to leave the comfort of “home” Trying to save the sinking ship 25% Reduction in force (RIF) Looking for work for the first time in 22 years Don’t get caught in an ostrich moment

Growth Happens on the Edge Growth Circle Growth Happens on the Edge Comfort Zone

Continuous Growth Cycle Growth Circle Continuous Growth Cycle Comfort Zone

Part 2 Contracting

BUILD RELATIONSHIPS & BUILD BRIDGES IN YOUR CAREER Built relationship with VP at Big Corp.’s Vendor Formed great working relationship VP asked me to represent them in CO He moved companies, became CEO, and invited me again to represent his Marketing Company Build relationships Inside your network Outside your existing network

NETWORK TO SUCCESS 85% of jobs are found through networking Unpublished job market Do not waste your time all day on job boards Informational Meetings Different than interviews Tacit business agreement; Business focused, not job focused Don’t be the “job seeker” Be the “Confident Professional” ; Be 33% going for 80%

GROW YOUR NETWORK LinkedIn Connect, track, and utilize your connections Customize your connection requests Use focused activity to grow your network Dan: February 1, 2012 No LinkedIn Profile Zero connections Dan: December 31, 2012 1,250 connections Top 1% LinkedIn Connector

Part 3 Life & Career Coaching

FIND YOUR CAREER PASSION What work would you do if you won the lottery What do you love to do In which activity do you do loose track of time Find your passion in your work! Operate out of your: Core strengths Unique skills Combine your skills Search for new opportunities

GROW YOUR CIRCLE OF ADVISORS People who have your best interests in mind Provide prospective and encouragement Formal or informal Tipping Point of Decision Look for the Light Bulb Moments Determine your decision criteria Take action when you reach the tipping point

Professional Career Consultant Part 4 Professional Career Consultant

LAUNCH THE BALANCE OF YOUR CAREER WITH PURPOSE Value Bucket What do you value most in your career What things do you want in your next job Evaluate your target companies Look for companies that match your values Find the intersection of your skills & their needs Rule of 3’s 3 Industries Laser Focused on just 3 companies each day Re-evaluate each day & 3 Companies each

CUSTOMIZATION IS KEY Resume Move past the screening processes KeyWords Expected format & “Easily Digestible” Interview It’s about the company and hiring manager You need to connect the dots for them Communicate how your experience, skills, and accomplishments will help them succeed Relevancy & Contextual Analysis

PARADIGM SHIFT “IT IS JUST A BUSINES MEETING” Interviewing (Continued) Prepare for, and act like, it is a business meeting Positioning Statement Behavioral interviewing Success stories Your Questions “When I’m here next year, and I’m successful”, what KPI’s will show that success” “What are your success metrics Hiring Manager”

DAN’S TWO BIG QUESTIONS What Problems Are You Going To Solve For Their Business? How are you going to remove issues and help them overcome roadblocks in their business? How Are You Going to Help Them Succeed, Within Their Current Definition of Success? Specifically, how will you help them hit their target metrics and reach their desired success?

CERTIFIED CAREER CONSULTANT Certified Executive Career Consultant Top 1% rating in Client Satisfaction in North America

FOUNDER & PRESIDENT Executive Career Coaching Business Development Consulting Life Coaching

SUMMARY Find Your Career Passion Communicate Your Passion Move With Intentionality Network To Success Customize All Of Your Messaging Make Everything Relevant To The Target Company Be Bold Because Growth Happens On The Edge!