Personal & Professional Development

I've been making a living as a freelance artist, but I've been kind of stuck on a treadmill doing the same work and not really advancing either professionally or monetarily. Many higher-paying gigs require certification or degrees in a certain...

What is the best way for a non-experienced manager or supervisor to assert authority without appearing to be on a pwoer trip?

I am curious how others get involved and "elected" to positions such as these?

I am interested in getting into speaking at various events and for organizations, what is the process? Do I need to hire a PR person or create some sort of resume? Should I just send it out to various groups? I run a business, so I only have...

Hello COSE Members, I recently have started to do various speaking engagements and seminars. So far I have not asked for compensation because I know there is a benefit to my business. At what point do you start charging for speaking or...