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Life Development Institute has a new blog address!! Our CEO Rob Crawford blogs about trending topics in the worlds of Disability, Employment, and Education. We would love your feedback and comments on our blog! Feel free to take a look! http://blog.lifedevelopmentinstitute.org/

As the famous saying (and joke) goes, "I'll never forget old what's-his-name," but when you're networking for career reasons, this is the last thing you want to happen! Finding a way to stand out and be memorable in a positive way to your networking contacts ensures you'll be at the top of their ... Read More

This is a continuation of a live scenario with my client, Lela (not her real name), as she moves UP the Change Ladder through our coaching sessions.  You can review Parts One and Two earlier in this blog.  For your reference, THE CHANGE LADDER is your lifetime tool for becoming YOUR BEST ... Read More

As we approach the end of the first quarter of this new decade, I’ve been thinking of the person in my life who inspired me the most during what Time Magazine called “the decade from hell,” the first decade of 2000.   There is only one person who really stands out, and she is the ... Read More

No matter how you look at it, the recent Ohio State shooting was a tragedy - there’s no debate about it. But much of the coverage thus far has focused on the background check of the shooter and debating has begun on what should and shouldn’t have come up in this person’s record and if this ... Read More

In my career coaching practice, my biggest group is people who are over 50 and in the job market. One of the reasons I own my own company is to help people communicate better. At work, at home, with their friends. I'm a life coach and a trainer for that reason.  Through two local community colleges, ... Read More

Did you know every employee you hire could be worth thousands of dollars to your company before they start their first day of work? Human Resources departments do not receive enough credit!  Literally!  Every year, the Federal government sets aside approximately $27 billion for all ... Read More