Kim Wilkish - New Tides Coaching
Leadership Coaching for Women
by Kim Wilkish
I took off sometime around the holidays to prepare for the Christmas holiday and all that entails. During that time off I decided that it was okay to rest, relax and to read. I thought I’d share some of the books I read with you.
• Make it Happen by Lara Casey
• Grace not Perfection by Emily Ley
• How to Live a Good Life by Johnathan Fields
• Do Less, get More by Sh´a´a Wasmund
• Winter Storms by Elin Hilderbrand
• Leap by Tess Vigeland
by Kim Wilkish
It’s now the beginning of a New Year. A new beginning, a time when people set resolutions and often not followed through on. Instead of setting a resolution or a revolution as my daughter calls it, I like to ask myself a few questions, and then take action.
Then I look at what opportunities there are available in terms of training, conferences, courses or books.
Make a decision(s) on what most interests me or that I can benefit most from.
Take action by signing up and scheduling it into my planner. That way I ensure success.
Post a comment to tell me what things you do or question(s) you ask yourself?
by Kim Wilkish
In thinking about the topic of money, I know I’ve learned most of what I know as a result of trial and error, what I learned from my mom or other sources.
My mom taught me how to balance my checkbook. Her words of advice in regards to money was to spend within your means, always pay cash for consumables (food, gas), get a good job with benefits and put money in your 401K. I’ve done those things but there is more to it than that.
I worked many part time jobs to put myself through college. I worked hard. I worked a lot of hours while going to school full time. I barely had a social life. When I look back I know I was fortunate to have some great bosses that worked with me and my crazy schedule. I so appreciate them and will forever be grateful for their support!
One thing I wished I had learned in the early days of my working life but which you can benefit from is that many companies offer paid internships. The positions tend to pay pretty well, give you the opportunity to not only see the type of work you may do in your future but also give you the opportunity to meet people and help you to start developing your network. Professional organizations often have student memberships which can be leveraged for scholarships, networking and job leads.
If you can utilize your company to pay for or contribute to your education, do it. Learn the rules of the loans, scholarships, or grants that you take out. Read the small print as it can benefit you greatly in different ways.
Educate yourself & get help to support you.
Here are some books I have found interesting on the topic of money you may be interested in:
I’m just starting to read Beautiful Money: The 4-Week Total Wealth Makeover, A Holistic Approach to Increasing your New Worth by Leanne Jacobs.
I’m looking forward to the soon to be released book (Feb 2017), Worth It: Your Life, Your Money, Your Terms by Amanda Steinberg.