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CDA Insights

No Surprise! Nothing New Here to Read
It is probably not a good way to start a newsletter by stating there is nothing new here. It doesn’t actually encourage you to read it!...
Mar 18, 20243 min read

New Year, New Job Goal? Considerations to Make It Happen
A variety of online sources are always used to create these news articles for CDA Insights. A plethora of web articles cover the topics...
Jan 15, 20243 min read


Freshen Up: New Job Search Presentations
Writing resumes and cover letters may be basic tasks to an experienced career professional. The repetitiveness of sharing common...
Jul 18, 20232 min read


Do You Hear What I Hear? Teaching Clients to Listen
Active listening skills are one of the fundamental counselor competencies that must be achieved for the work with the client to be...
Jun 19, 20232 min read


Look at Me: Getting Noticed Where You are Now
Workers may come to the conclusion that their best or only option for overcoming employment issues is to move to a new job or career...
Apr 17, 20233 min read


Values and Population Served: The Tenth Anniversary of CDA Insights
The 10th anniversary of CDA Insights could generate a desire to look back, however, that topic was already covered in the December 2021...
Feb 20, 20233 min read

Coaching and Performance: A Relationship Centered Approach
Clever sayings can guide a coach's approach to their work. The coach may aim to be a “guide on the side, not a sage on the stage.” Or a...
Jan 16, 20232 min read


Future Waves: Unlocking Relevant Development
Readers of CDA Insights can look at published issues and see all the topics covered over the years. In fact, the 10th anniversary of this...
Dec 19, 20223 min read


A Hybrid Work Model: Benefits and Challenges When Working Differently
Individuals and companies are benefiting from the massive transition occurring in work models. Study after study in the past two years...
Feb 21, 20223 min read


Executive Challenges Today: Help is Needed at the “Hire” Levels
It is easy to generate questions surrounding the challenges faced by executives today. For example, are “teamwork” and “executives” an...
Nov 15, 20212 min read


Dysfunctional Thoughts: Hindrances to Successful Career Problem Solving
Because life isn't always rosy, we may need to take time to look at what is interfering with the chance of a positive outcome to a career...
Aug 16, 20212 min read


Supervision: More Effective Management Improves Relationships
Sometimes it seems like supervisors are constantly looking over the shoulder of workers and other times supervisors are at too great a...
May 18, 20202 min read


Virtual Business: No Doors, No Walls, No Problem
Who sets up shop on Main Street in the 21st Century? Can organizations operate without a physical door to walk through? The ability to...
Mar 16, 20202 min read


Impressions: First, Last, and Right, Wrong – What Is Being Said and Perceived?
Think of all the industries that have specific uses of the word “impression.” For example, we may know about printing (an impression from...
Feb 17, 20202 min read


Polarization: How to disagree without losing your job, career, or mind
Political polarization in the workplace may reach new heights in 2020. But it doesn’t have to. Yes, everyone is entitled to their...
Jan 20, 20203 min read


Justification: Is Value Being Communicated?
How do people convince employers to hire them? Why do people seek career help? Do they see value in seeking help? If one basic tenet of...
Nov 19, 20192 min read


Syndromes and Solutions: Increasing Awareness of Issues Practitioners and Clients Face
What is in a name? What do names have to do with issues encountered in serving clients effectively? Remember when “spoiled brat” was the...
Oct 28, 20192 min read


Etiquette: Coaching, Searching, Working While Minding Your P’s and Q’s
Aiming to earn trust from a client, employer, or co-worker should begin with respect. Etiquette is a sure way to demonstrate respect, for...
May 20, 20192 min read


Project Management and Careers: Working Skillfully, Timely and Ethically
Officially, project manager is a job title that comes with a certain set of skills, certifications, and employment. Off the record,...
Jan 21, 20192 min read
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