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TKDANewsletter #38: Amy K Life Coaching

Posted by webdev | Posted in Newsletter | Posted on 18-12-2009

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LIFE IS BUSY. And, yes, busy is good… BUT doesn’t it feel like there is just too much to do? That your “to-do” list goes on forever? Plus, with the economy still in flux, it seems like we have to do even more, but with less. I am always asking myself how I can do more. But my friend and rocking Executive and Leadership Coach, Amy K,(link to the tkdablog article here on her) takes a slightly different approach.
What inspired this idea?
A keen desire to leave my exciting, but exhausting high tech career back in 2002 and do something totally on purpose. I love momentum & growth and that is what coaching is about. It’s about getting someone’s soul in action. Part of it is touchy-feely with loads of self-reflection. But, there is also a practical, ‘what are you doing to DO?!’ part too. I love the mix and the results that come for my clients.
What is your favorite Amy K moment?
The moment a client really gets that they have their own answers and are capable of everything.
What inspires you, personally?
People who are serious about their growth & who constantly evolve.
How do you gain motivational ideas?
Listening to my clients – they are brilliant.
What is Amy K Coaching doing for the environment?
The best work I do for the environment is coaching my clients to reach THEIR full potential. For example, one of my clients is now a marine biologist saving the coral reefs. Another started a not-for-profit to help create a green world (http://reapcalgary.com/). Far more impact than my blue bin recycling.
What is the best thing about helping people?
The knowledge that I am doing exactly what I am wired to do – this is why I am on the planet.
Who can’t resist a Coaching Booster?  Not us. Not you. Click HERE to download. (http://amykcoaching.com/what_do_you_want.html)
What art / artists are on your wall?
A moody, sensual piece by Julie B. Montgomery (http://juliebmontgomery.com).
What product of technology could you not imagine living without?
The telephone. 80% of my clients are spread out across North America and a few further afield. I can coach anywhere via the phone.
Artist to recommend?
I’m in love with Liz Brady (http://lizbradyart.com)
What music is playing in your office?
Damien Rice. http://www.damienrice.com/music.php
Plans for the future?
To be vigilant in sustaining the work/life balance I have created. It is fabulous.
Amy K moments are great newsletters. Highly recommend signing up.

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LIFE IS BUSY.

LIFE IS BUSY! And, yes, busy is good… BUT doesn’t it feel like there is just too much to do? That your “to-do” list goes on forever?  Do you also find yourself seeking out ways to do even more? (Yep, us too!)  Plus, with the economy still in flux, it seems like we have to do even more, but with less.  Well, our friend and rocking Executive and Leadership Coach, Amy K takes a slightly different (and inspiring) approach.  She asks:


“BUT ARE YOU REALIZING YOUR FULL POTENTIAL??!!!”


What inspired this idea?

A keen desire to leave my exciting, but exhausting high tech career back in 2002 and do something totally on purpose. I love momentum & growth and that is what coaching is about. It’s about getting someone’s soul in action. Part of it is touchy-feely with loads of self-reflection. But, there is also a practical, ‘what are you doing to DO?!’ part too. I love the mix and the results that come for my clients.

What is your favorite Amy K moment?

The moment a client really gets that they have their own answers and are capable of everything.

What inspires you, personally?

People who are serious about their growth & who constantly evolve.

How do you gain motivational ideas?

Listening to my clients – they are brilliant.

What is Amy K Coaching doing for the environment?

The best work I do for the environment is coaching my clients to reach THEIR full potential. For example, one of my clients is now a marine biologist saving the coral reefs. Another started a not-for-profit to help create a green world. Far more impact than my blue bin recycling.

What is the best thing about helping people?

The knowledge that I am doing exactly what I am wired to do – this is why I am on the planet.

Who can’t resist a Coaching Booster?

Not us. Not you. Click HERE to download.

What art / artists are on your wall?

A moody, sensual piece by Julie B. Montgomery

What product of technology could you not imagine living without?

The telephone. 80% of my clients are spread out across North America and a few further afield. I can coach anywhere via the phone.

Artist to recommend?

I’m in love with Liz Brady

What music is playing in your office?

Damien Rice

Plans for the future?

To be vigilant in sustaining the work/life balance I have created. It is fabulous.

Any recommendations?

Amy K moments are great newsletters. Highly recommend signing up.

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metalDINE OBSESSION!

Posted by webdev | Posted in jewelry | Posted on 29-10-2009

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Krystle and Taylor here of TKDAinc with an announcement:

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We are totally obsessed with the custom handmade pendants by metalDINE – the latest business under the TKDAinc umbrella.

There’s a cool (and romantic) story behind it all too – so be sure and check out the site.

Full featured newsletter coming soon.

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TKDA, Inc.’s Keva Dine Shares Career Tips w/ The Art Institutes

Posted by admin | Posted in RESUME SERVICE, job hunting, job search, resume help, resume writing | Posted on 07-07-2009

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Job Hunting+Personal Branding Tips Part 1: ARTICULATION

Posted by admin | Posted in Career Tips, RESUME SERVICE, TKDAresume, The Art Institutes, adverting jobs, branding, careers, design jo, job hunting, job search, marketing jobs, networking, porfolios, resume help | Posted on 07-07-2009

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President, TKDAinc.®
Recruiter for the creative industries

TKDA, Inc.’s Keva Dine Shares Career Tips w/ The Art Institutes

YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ7PMUE4bqg

Job hunting is very personal and emotional, and, let’s face it – stressful. Sometimes in the middle of all that emotional junk, we forget the basic parts about self promotion. I’m here to get you back into focus by sharing my insider knowledge about job hunting and self promotion tips. I speak about this a few times a year at design schools and it’s always a great experience.


Over the next few months, I will post my fave job hunting and self promotion tips. Take note and pay heed – this is insider track stuff. This is stuff most recruiters will NOT take the time (…Or have the time. Honestly, were so slammed with job hunting candidates…) BUT I’m gonna squeeze these posts in whenever I can because I truly like to share.

ARTICULATION is KEY!

Knowing WHO you are
Knowing WHAT you want to do (or at least knowing what you like…)
is only the first step in mastering this first step in your job hunt+personal branding.

BUT that’s not enough.
The words in your resume and the words you use to describe yourself & your work have to match what your works looks like, what your personality exeudes, what you stand for, what you are known for, how others see you, where you want to work…

and on and on. Creative continuity in your portfolio and in your client projects is not enough. You have to have it with YOU. With your OWN PERSONAL BRAND.

I challenge you to do this exercise right now. Grab pen and paper and a printed copy of your resume & marketing materials (if you have any)

# 1.
Write down 10 words that describe you.
Write down 10 words that describe your work.

# 2.
Scan your resume and marketing materials and circle all the times you use the 20 words you just wrote down.

# 3.
How many circles do you have? 5? 3? 10? 15? Any less than 20 is too little.

NOW – here’s the work part:
Get those words into your resume PRONTO!

(need help with this? TKDAResume can help. Give us a shout)


Use those words in your emails.

Use those words when you are interviewing, when on the phone, when networking – everywhere.

Communicate those words when you talk about your self and your work.

Use these words when talking to everyone.

Practice all the time

If you can’t speak for yourself or your work, how will you speak (and sell) your client’s work? (And, yes, they will be thinking the same thing.)

Learn to articulate your thoughts and expressions and you will see results.

Get to work!

- keva
keva@tkdainc.com

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