Transitioning from education to business development has been a transformative chapter in my career, blending the experiences of my past with the aspirations of my future. As I prepare for the third and final round of a job interview, I find myself reflecting on how far I’ve come and the growth I’ve experienced along the […]
Author: Michael Flowers
From Classroom to Corporate: Transitioning from Education to Training and Development
For many educators, the classroom is more than a workplace—it’s a space of growth, connection, and transformation. Yet, for some of us, there comes a time to take the lessons we’ve taught and learned into a new realm. For me, that realm is the world of training, development, and corporate learning. While I may not […]
Why Business Development Offers More Stability Than Sales: A Perspective from a Teacher-Turned-Marketer
Transitioning careers can feel overwhelming, especially when you find yourself stuck between two seemingly similar roles: business development and sales. As someone with a background in both teaching and marketing, I’ve faced this very dilemma. While these roles share some overlap, their differences are significant—and for anyone seeking career stability, business development often proves to […]
The Frustrations of Pyramid Schemes and False Advertising in Job Hunting
If you’ve ever been on the hunt for a new job, you’ve likely come across opportunities that sound too good to be true. Unfortunately, many of these turn out to be thinly veiled pyramid schemes or other forms of misleading job offers that prey on eager job seekers. The frustrations tied to these experiences are […]
Stuck in the Job Hunt: Staying Motivated While Chasing My HR Dream
Searching for a new job can be exhausting, especially when you feel like you’re running into walls at every turn. That’s exactly where I am right now. I’ve been putting in the effort—applying to roles, networking, and hoping for a position that aligns with my skills and passions—but it feels like I’m stuck. For a […]
Building Cultures, Fostering Growth, and Leading with Precision
The professional world is dynamic and multifaceted, requiring us to wear different hats and adapt our skills to a variety of challenges. My journey through human resources, special education, and sports management has taught me invaluable lessons about leadership, inclusion, and precision. These insights continue to shape how I approach my work and inspire me […]
Males Coaching Females – Ethical Leadership
Males coaching females has always been a topic of discussion, but today the discussion will be modeled toward males coaching females through an ethical leadership process. Ethical Leadership is the demonstration of appropriate conduct through personal actions and interpersonal relationships, the promotion of two-way communication, reinforcement, and decision-making. Male coaches who model the ethical leadership […]
Top Flight VBC – Interview
Introduction: Cindy & Sean Gritzman are the directors and co-directors of Top Flight Volleyball Club. At the beginning, Cindy & Sean were working on marketing strategies before they started getting higher in the ranks. They’re firm believers of teaching sports/volleyball to the younger generation. They had the fundamental principle of providing the best training for […]