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December 26, 2024
Mo Chanmugham
How I Help Senior Executives Find Their Dream ...

You are a smart and accomplished executive but let’s face it the job search is hard even for the best of us.

That is because the standard job search process doesn’t work.

You hop online and apply to jobs that range from interesting to somewhat interesting to why not. If you’re lucky you might get a few interviews but they aren’t at companies you are excited about.

But for the most part, you don’t hear back from anyone and it destroys your confidence.

Don’t worry, there is nothing wrong with you. It’s just the nature of an ineffective job search process.

May 9, 2023
Mo Chanmugham
Two Strategies To Make The Best Out Of A Bad ...

You can’t complain your way out of a bad situation. While it is easy to complain, it doesn’t get you out of that bad situation. It just keeps you stuck there and makes you feel worse. If you find yourself complaining about someone or a situation at work or at home here are two strategies to help you move forward.

November 21, 2022
Mo Chanmugham
The 5-Step Career Design Framework: How To Get ...

Want to learn a 5-step framework to help you find a more fulfilling career? In this article, I will introduce you to the 5-Step Career Design framework and share my story of how I made a big career change from an entertainment lawyer to an executive career and leadership coach.

January 4, 2022
Mo Chanmugham
A Note On Leaving Your Comfort Zone in 2022

A note on leaving your comfort zone.

Best-selling author Ryan Holiday recently shared the book he read that sparked his journey to leave his cushy yet soul-crushing marketing job to become a writer.

April 29, 2021
Mo Chanmugham
How Do Leaders Improve Team Morale?

Team morale is down, as a leader what are you going to do?

Mo Chanmugham
May 31, 2017

Boston Tech Recruiters Reveal Top 3 Ways To Stand Out And Get Hired

Mo Chanmugham
May 31, 2017

Wondering what is the best way to get a job in the tech industry? Or how to stand out in an industry where there is so much competition?

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Mo Chanmugham
May 16, 2017

Use This "Ghostwriting" Technique To Help Your Network Help You Get A Job

Mo Chanmugham
May 16, 2017

In the job search context, when you are asking your network for help with connecting to people they know, you can offer to ghostwrite an email intro for them. This in an effective strategy because:

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Mo Chanmugham
April 24, 2017

6 Things Every New Grad Should Have On Their LinkedIn Profile in 2017

Mo Chanmugham
April 24, 2017

LinkedIn has become the go-to job search tool in today's job market for both employers and job seekers. It is mandatory to be on LinkedIn when 94% of recruiters are using it to search for and vet job seekers. And if they can't find you, they can't hire you.

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Mo Chanmugham
February 17, 2017

Want To Get Clear On Your Next Career Move? Do This First

Mo Chanmugham
February 17, 2017

I talk to a lot of people who share with me that they want to change careers but they don't know what they want to do next.

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Mo Chanmugham
January 27, 2017

Hit A Career Wall? Use This Coaching Technique To Get Unstuck

Mo Chanmugham
January 27, 2017

One of my clients was feeling stuck in her career. She was in her mid 30's and had been working as an employment lawyer for almost 10 years. But for the last four years, she had been dreaming about doing something else. 

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Mo Chanmugham
January 5, 2017

Take Control Of Your Career With This One Question

Mo Chanmugham
January 5, 2017

Welcome to 2017. It is the start of a new year. And if you are anything like me you want to attack it like a wild dog. There is so much you want to achieve this year. More money. More success. More fulfillment. More fun.

Tagged: Goal Setting, Career Planning

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Mo Chanmugham
September 22, 2016

How To Overcome The Fear of Failure - Be Present

Mo Chanmugham
September 22, 2016

Why is it that when we think of making a meaningful career change, going after a dream job, or starting a business we immediately think of all the reasons why we would fail?

Tagged: Fear, Career Change

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Mo Chanmugham
August 18, 2016

How To Overcome The Fear of Judgment - Know Your Why

Mo Chanmugham
August 18, 2016

What are you avoiding doing right now because you're afraid of what other people might think?

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Mo Chanmugham
April 8, 2016

How To Redefine Success On Your Own Terms.

Mo Chanmugham
April 8, 2016

Have you ever had that moment in your career where you had everything you thought you wanted and realized that it's not exactly what you want? If you haven't, great! You're obviously doing something right. But if you have, don't fret. This could be the moment where you let go of what you thought you wanted and figure out what you really want.

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Mo Chanmugham
March 10, 2016
Career Change

How To Use Design Thinking To Find The Right Career

Mo Chanmugham
March 10, 2016
Career Change

The benefit of the design process is that it gives you a path to follow that allows you to explore your career options. You can never really get stuck because in every moment there is something to test and learn from to keep you moving. 

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Mo Chanmugham
January 6, 2016
Career Management

Where Are You Going In 2016?: One Simple Tool To Get You On The Right Path

Mo Chanmugham
January 6, 2016
Career Management

Happy New Year! I can't deny the burst of new year energy that I feel right now. I want to harness this momentum and ride it for the rest of 2016.

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Mo Chanmugham
December 28, 2015
Career Change

3 Questions To Help You Find Your Career Sweet Spot

Mo Chanmugham
December 28, 2015
Career Change

When changing careers, many people have a hard time figuring out what they want to do. With so many options out there the decision can seem overwhelming.

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Mo Chanmugham
December 9, 2015
Career Change, Personal Development

6 Questions to Overcome Fear During Your Career Change

Mo Chanmugham
December 9, 2015
Career Change, Personal Development

At the beginning of my career change journey when I was considering transitioning from lawyer to something else, I was routinely paralyzed by fear.

Tagged: Career Change, Fear

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Mo Chanmugham
November 3, 2015
Career Management

Money Isn't Everything: 5 Factors That Contribute To Happiness At Work

Mo Chanmugham
November 3, 2015
Career Management

If money isn't everything, what else should we be considering on our journey to having a more fulfilling career?

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Mo Chanmugham
October 26, 2015
Personal Development, Career Management

What Steve Jobs Taught Me About Career Fulfillment

Mo Chanmugham
October 26, 2015
Personal Development, Career Management

“You can’t connect the dots looking forward, you can only connect them looking backwards.” This quote served as the inspiration for a recent Toastmasters speech that I gave about my career path. 

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Mo Chanmugham
February 16, 2015
Career Change

5 Qualities of Successful Career Changers

Mo Chanmugham
February 16, 2015
Career Change

 Going through the process of changing careers is an incredibly challenging and rewarding experience.

Tagged: Career Change

Mo Chanmugham
January 3, 2015
Personal Development

What Is Your Theme For 2015?

Mo Chanmugham
January 3, 2015
Personal Development

My theme for this year is to make 2015 the Year of Appreciation. I landed on this theme after realizing how much of my life I take for granted.

Tagged: Personal Development

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