Copeland Coaching STILL needs your vote!

Thanks so much to everyone who has been voting for me & Copeland Coaching in the FedEx Small Business Grant Contest.  So far, things are going well, but I need your help to stay in the competition.

The prize is $25K.  Voting is daily.  It's fast, and just takes one click. 

Help me help others in the community find better, more fulfilling careers. Vote for Copeland Coaching in the FedEx Small Business Grant Contest.

Thanks for your vote!

Vote here: bit.ly/CopelandCoaching

 

What's in a Name?

My latest Memphis Daily News column is out: What's in a Name?

The name we go by with our friends and family can be a very personal thing.

In a professional environment, I go by Angela Copeland. At home, I go by Angie, Angie Dawn, Sister and Aunt Angie. So often, our name reflects our role or status, whether its doctor or dad. We have an emotional tie to the names we choose to go by. It’s such a strong tie that, in fact, it can often cause internal conflict when we attempt to adjust it. Our name is our identity and part of our personal brand.

To read the entire article, visit the Memphis Daily News site here.

Copeland Coaching needs your vote!

Dear friends, 

I’ve been nominated for the FedEx Small Business Grant Contest. My small business, Copeland Coaching, is eligible to win up to $25,000.  

But, I need your help!  The winner will be decided through online voting.  You can vote once EVERY day between now and February 23rd:

January 16th - February 23rd

As you know, I empower my clients to transform their careers through mentoring for goal setting, networking, interviewing, & offer negotiation. 

Please help me transform my business with your vote (every day between January 16th –  February 23rd)!  It would also be wonderful if you could help me spread the word using your own social media.

Link to vote, daily: bit.ly/CopelandCoaching

Thank you in advance for your help.  Feel free to call or e-mail me with any questions.

Sincerely,

Copeland Coaching on My Fox Memphis

Great news!  I was invited onto My Fox Memphis this morning to talk about looking for a job in the New Year, Copeland Coaching, and my e-book, Breaking The Rules & Getting The Job.

A big thank you goes out to the whole team at Fox, including Ernie Freeman & Sarah Bleau!

Get more interviews with your best resume ever

My latest newsletter is out today. In it, I encourage you to revise your resume with a few simple tips. 

Read the entire newsletter here, and sign up to be on my mailing list!

Standing out from the pack: Memphis Daily News

My latest Memphis Daily News column is out: Learning to Stand Out From the Pack.

Many people think they know what it is that makes one candidate stand out from another. Some think it’s an expensive graduate degree. Others say it’s the ability to take on loads of student debt, or being born into the right family. Although a pedigree from a good school and being in the right social circle never hurts, it usually won’t be the deciding factor between you and another candidate.

The difference boils down to something called “sticktoitiveness.” Sticktoitiveness can be observed in a person who doesn’t give up. It’s someone who sees projects through to the end. Someone who perseveres. Someone who is tenacious. This is someone who really believes in themselves and their mission.

 To read more, visit the Memphis Daily News website here.

Recycling Returns to South Main Neighborhood!

EXCITING NEWS: Recycling has returned to South Main.   And the best part is you don't have to sort anymore! All the items can go into one bin together.  Recycling downtown is now fast, easy, and convenient!

How this all got started:

Early last year, downtown Memphis residents used recycling bins that were sponsored by the City's Office of Sustainability.  Unfortunately, funding for the bins ran out and they were removed. Rather than lose them for good, a small group of downtowners including me, Sharon Leicham, and Bob Lundy worked together to come up with a plan to bring recycling back to South Main. And, the Office of Sustainability helped to connect us with the right resources to get started.  

We toured the single stream facility at ReCommunity, and put together a campaign to raise awareness and funds.  Thank you to the generous donations of our friends and neighbors downtown, we were able to raise over $1,200.  Then, the Downtown Memphis Commission stood up and matched that $1,200!

The South Main Association has also jumped in to to help out.  They are now our non-profit sponsor, helping us manage the relationship with recycling pickup company, Waste Management, and recycling facility, ReCommunity. 
Where we are now: 
You can drop off your recycling at the bins located next to the Memphis Farmer’s Market at Front Street and G.E. Patterson.   You can recycle the following items: 

• Glass
• Paper
• Cardboard
• Plastic bottles 
• Plastic containers
• Cans

The "single stream" bins allow you to quickly and easily throw all of your recyclables into one container.  No more sorting will be necessary. 

Recycling has just gotten faster, easier, and more local thanks to generous donations by the Downtown Memphis community.  THANK YOU to everyone for all of your donations, and for spreading the word about our project.  

But, to keep recycling in South Main for good, we will continue need your support.  To learn more or to make a donation to this exciting initiative, visit us at Facebook.com/SouthMainRecycles or Fundly.com/south-main-recycles. 

Please help us spread the word that RECYCLING IS BACK IN SOUTH MAIN!

Thank you again for your generous support!

Angela  

Photo courtesy of Dirk Scholvin

14 mistakes you should avoid in your job search this New Year

Happy 2014! My latest newsletter is out today. In it, I outline 14 things you should stop doing during your job search this year.

Read the entire newsletter here, and sign up to be on my mailing list!

Copeland Coaching Newsletter Sign-up

If you haven't had a chance, sign up for my Copeland Coaching newsletter here: http://copelandcoaching.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=a21ef14e32d196644d7880ed9&id=234c69176c.

The next issue on Monday outlines 14 mistakes to STOP making in your job search this New Year.

New Year, New You - Memphis Daily News

Happy New Year! My second Memphis Daily News column is out today: New Year, New You. 

In it, I encourage you to begin working on your 2014 plan. As you prioritize your New Year’s resolutions, consider a career cleanup along with your plans to go to the gym more often. If you’ve been thinking of a career change, whether it’s an internal promotion or moving to a new company or field altogether, this is the perfect time.

To read the entire column on the Daily News website, click here.

What's the big deal about business cards?

My latest Copeland Coaching newsletter is out!  

In it, I encourage you to add business cards to your personal brand package. 

Read the entire newsletter here, and sign up to be on my mailing list!

Memphis Daily News Guest Column

I'm so excited to share with you something special I've been working on.

This week, I'm a guest columnist in the Memphis Daily News. I write about the topic of career advancement.  Check out the column by clicking the link below.  In it, I encourage you to keep up your job search this holiday season.

http://www.memphisdailynews.com/news/2013/dec/27/keeping-up-job-search-during-holidays/

Building Your Personal Brand in the New Year

My latest Copeland Coaching newsletter is available online today!

In it, I encourage you to begin building and refining your personal brand in the New Year.

Read the entire newsletter here, and sign up to be on my mailing list!

New Year, New You: Taking a Chance & Finding the Job

My third Copeland Coaching newsletter is available online today!

In it, I challenge you to step outside your comfort zone in 2014 to make it the best year yet.

As hockey legend Wayne Gretzky once said, "You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take."

Read the entire newsletter here, and sign up to be on my mailing list!

Perfecting your pitch during the holidays with Copeland Coaching's newest newsletter

My second Copeland Coaching newsletter is available online. In it, I provide 5 tips to perfect your pitch during the holidays.  Holiday parties are the perfect opportunity to start networking, and lay the foundation for a new job in the New Year.

Read the entire newsletter here.

Happy hunting!

Happy Thanksgiving & Copeland Coaching Newsletter Sign-up

I hope you had a great Thanksgiving! If you haven't had a chance yet, it's not too late to sign up for the Copeland Coaching newsletter. Look for my first newsletter to go out on Monday!

To sign-up to receive yours, click here: http://eepurl.com/IqZHH. It's quick & easy!

You're Invited: Copeland Coaching E-Newsletter Signup

Dear Friends,

Thank you for all of the support you've shown for my new career coaching venture, Copeland Coaching.  Since my e-book release last week, things have started off with a bang!

I would like to invite you to subscribe to my Copeland Coaching e-newsletter.  In the e-newsletter, I provide career advice, networking tips, and featured job postings. 

To subscribe, click here: http://eepurl.com/IqZHH.  It's easy and only takes one minute! 

Please know I take your privacy very seriously.  I will never sell or give away your e-mail address and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Have a great day, and happy hunting! Sincerely,

Angela


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Angela Copeland
www.CopelandCoaching.com

Copeland Coaching in the Memphis Daily News

Thank you goes out to Andy Meek for featuring Copeland Coaching in the Memphis Daily News this week. Andy is an advocate for Memphis, and has supported multiple ventures and projects I've worked on over the years.

Click here for the entire article.  

Copeland Launches Career-Coaching Venture  

Memphian Angela Copeland is launching a career-coaching practice called Copeland Coaching. Copeland Coaching is offering help at all stages of the job search, including networking, interviewing and negotiation, and is helping professionals of all levels who want a career change. Copeland also has written an e-book, “Breaking the Rules and Getting the Job,” that provides practical advice for job-seekers. The book was released Monday, Oct. 28, and is available at copelandcoaching.com. For more information, contact Copeland at angela(at)copelandcoaching(dot)com

Copeland Coaching in The Commercial Appeal

I want to give a huge thank you to James Dowd at the Commercial Appeal for featuring Copeland Coaching this week.  James is a huge supporter of entrepreneurship in Memphis, and has always been so supportive of my work.

Click here for the entire article.

Copeland Coaching offering web-based job hunting services

Entrepreneur Angela Copeland has launched Copeland Coaching, a career counseling and training firm that offers services including interviewing, negotiating and networking.

Copeland, who participated in the inaugural cohort of the Seed Hatchery startup accelerator in 2011, has been involved in the career coaching industry for nearly a decade. She specializes in personal branding and maximizing Web-based platforms during job searches.

“I started coaching while attending graduate school at Pepperdine University and my professors noticed that I looked for jobs differently than the other students,” Copeland said. “They began referring students and professionals to me for career coaching and I’ve continued to coach informally since then, recently turning it into a business.”

In addition to opening her firm, Copeland has released an e-book titled “Breaking the Rules and Getting the Job” that offers practical advice for job seekers.

Volunteer Odyssey Announces Copeland Coaching Partnership

Thank you to Volunteer Odyssey who announced their partnership with Copeland Coaching yesterday on Facebook.  I work with every job seeker that goes through the Volunteer Odyssey program.  We work on career goals, networking skills, resume and cover letter writing, and informational interviewing.

From Volunteer Odyssey:

We're proud to officially announce our partnership with Copeland Coaching. This organization gives each of our job seekers individual attention and one-on-one coaching. You should check them out!

 To learn more about Volunteer Odyssey, visit their Facebook page here.