Goal achievement is an opportunity to commit to a pre-determined strategy to bring about a new set of desired circumstances. “Desire is the key to motivation, but it is determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal – a commitment to excellence – that will enable you to attain the success you seek.” (2008, Andretti) It takes motivation, determination, and follow-through to launch individuals into definitive action toward their life’s purpose. [...]

SWOT Analysis is a method for strategy formulation and implementation used to evaluate the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats involved in the early stages of change management. A corporation, product, or process that is not regularly examined and evaluated cannot understand why it has succeeded or why it has failed. A business that objectively and systematically examines its processes can take steps to improve on what worked well and modify or eliminate what worked poorly. [...]

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Welcome to Life-staging by Victoria. I provide one-on-one career advising. Getting to know you and your career goals will help me guide and prepare you throughout your career change.  Employment assistance begins long before your job search campaign and continues afterward whether you are relocating or just looking for a new opportunity. I will help prepare you for a successful career; then help you get hired.

Career Preparation

I can help you start developing résumé packets. This helps you understand how your coursework, internships, volunteering and part-time jobs all work together to build a strong résumé. I will also assist with cover letters and follow up letters.  I will be your guide as you review and update your resume, polish your portfolio, and strengthen your interviewing techniques.  I am committed to supporting individuals in building the lifelong skills and resources needed to launch and take charge of their careers. [...]

My husband, Aspen, our miniature American Eskimo puppy, and I took a trip to Jackson, Wyoming in mid November. We decided to take Aspen with us because not only do we enjoy his company, but we also wanted to use the trip for his socialization.

We stayed at the Teton Mountain Lodge. My husband and I stayed there last year and enjoyed the experience so much that we vowed to return. The Teton Mountain Lodge has two rooms where dogs are allowed to stay. Both are one bedroom suites and each of them are located on the first floor, which comes in handy for times when you must take your dog outside. Our suite there was simply breathtaking. The staff was extremely good to Aspen. They always greeted Aspen as he walked through the lobby. [...]

My husband uploaded the video of Aspen playing in the snow to CNN’s iReport. My husband was contacted by a CNN producer to ask some questions and get permission to possibly use Aspen’s video on TV. The video was officially vetted and used on TV.

Now if we can only keep all this from going to Aspen’s head.