LIFE COACHING
Learning to effectively manage oneself is a developmental task that all of us undertake with varying degree’s of success in our personal and professional lives. Self-management is an ongoing process that requires intention, persistence and specific developmental goals. The good news is that these social-emotional skills are learned, particularly in the context of a dedicated process which includes objective feedback from a skilled coach/consultant.
As a management consultant with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and years of experience in facilitating development in individuals and groups, I help people to objectively identify their strengths and weaknesses, and put this understanding to work strategically, in the service of improved functioning, whether in your work or personal life. More…
CAREER COUNSELING
Career guidance is crucial for those who are at the inception of their work life as well as to those at a crossroads in their careers. Most people will have many “careers” during their lifetimes (7 is often cited number). Making sense of what is the “best fit” for an individual is sometimes a source of confusion, which results in avoidance, lost time, and lost opportunities for happiness.
Dr. Proffer’s ability to efficiently and accurately assess clients–their aspirations, intellect, and goals–and then use that data in the service of professional counsel to clients on possible directions for their future, is a process that promotes career self-definition. Clients can expect feedback regarding what does and doesn’t seem realistic for their individual situation, preferences, strengths and weaknesses. As an expert in psychology and business, Dr. Proffer is uniquely qualified to offer insights and solutions for those needing clarification of career direction or goals. More…
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is how we interpret and use our feelings to manage ourselves and in interactions with others. There are various models of emotional intelligence, and different definitions. But, in essence, emotional intelligence in it’s most quintessential form can be defined broadly as social-emotional skills or what some people used to call “soft skills.” There is a great deal of research indicating that emotional intelligence contributes mightily to personal and professional success. The good news for all is that emotional intelligence can be learned. For individual’s who want personal and professional success, building strong EQ skills lays the foundation. More…
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Book Review
May 2, 2012
The Adventures of Johnny Bunko: The Last Career Guide You’ll Ever Need, Daniel H. Pink, Riverhead Books, New York, NY, 2008. Daniel Pinks book “The Adventures of Johnny Bunko, The Last Career Guide You’ll Ever Need” is a funny, effervescent “manga” romp of a story that inculcates foundational career axioms that will be particularly useful guideposts for those just starting out including college students, young adults, and newbies to the world of work. It would be a mistake to think that th…
