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	<title>Career Advancement &#38; Transition Coaching &#187; Recession proof</title>
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		<title>Surviving the Upheaval</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:01:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michelle Awuku-Tatum</dc:creator>
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In  a post last month on I discussed six tactics to re-energize your shelf-life during a recession. In a week that further confirms the goal posts are in perpetual motion, with the collapse of Lehman, acquisition of Merrill and the Fed bailing out AIG, I wanted to share some additional tips from an article on “How to Protect Your Job in a Recession” in this months&#8217; Harvard Business Review, to help you navigate these times:
Act like a survivor and lighten up: Yes it is wise to think about the what if scenario, but it is equally important to be cheerful and confident. According to Tiziana Casciaro and Miguel Sousa Lobo, [...]<hr /><hr />]]></description>
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		<title>Re-energize Your Shelf Life</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:13:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michelle Awuku-Tatum</dc:creator>
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An article on Brandweek.com, reveals consumers are starting to tire of expensive energy drinks, due to economic factors and a market flooded with undifferentiated beverages. Apparently, there are 1000 energy drinks, only five of which matter. Amp’s focus on functional needs removes ambiguity and positions it firmly in the marketplace.
As the market teeters on the brink of a recession, here are six ways to re-energize your shelf life:

Be prepared – Most of the time, the writing is on the wall (or on the news). Keep your ears close to the grapevine, but do not get distracted by gossip. Gather pertinent information to identify potential opportunities and to validate the rumors.
Be [...]<hr /><hr />]]></description>
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