Monthly Archives: March 2009

Beijing Workshop For The Aspiring Self-Employed

By Sarah Cooper | Published March 14, 2009

 
This Wed 18th March I am very excited to be holding my first workshop specifically tailored to mid-career professionals who want to “get off the beaten path” -  to move towards self employment making a living from a passion, a creative talent or a desire to help people or society in some way.
 
It’s easy [...]

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Taking Inspiration From My Daughter

By Sarah Cooper | Published March 13, 2009

 
Two days ago my daughter Elsa (3 1/2) announced that she’d like to cycle herself to school - a local Chinese kindergarten just round the corner from where we live. Her bike was last year’s birthday present from her ayi (like a Chinese nanny). But Elsa never really got the hang of it before winter [...]

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Embracing Imperfection: What You Can Learn From a First Pancake

By Sarah Cooper | Published March 9, 2009

 
In shifting from your former or current job to your dream work, it’s likely that you’ll be moving from a position of expertise to a position of relative ignorance.
 
Often, we’re a bit embarrassed by our lack of skill or knowledge in our new area, forgetting that we had to learn the ropes of our [...]

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How To Know For Sure If It’s Work That’s Right For You

By Sarah Cooper | Published March 3, 2009

Deciding on a new career direction can be a paralysing experience. This is particularly true if you’ve spent many years in a job or profession that didn’t quite fit.  You really want to make the right choice this time round.
 
I’ve been there and felt the agony of hovering around on the edge of a [...]

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