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Carol Parker Walsh

CEO of Carol Parker WalshCarol Parker Walsh Consulting, LLC

Washington State

Member Since January 2021

Skills

Public Speaking
Executive Coaching
Career Development

About

Dr. Carol Parker Walsh is a powerful advocate for women unapologetically living life on their terms and doing the work they were meant to do in the world empowering women to take control of their life & career. As a career strategist & professional branding expert, Carol has coached entrepreneurs, executives, a Grammy Award winner & Paralympic Gold Medalist. With 30 years of experience as an attorney, HR Director, & dean, Carol runs an award-winning practice. She’s a TEDx & sought-after keynote speaker, two-time Amazon best selling author, member of Forbes Coaches Council, & appears regularly on ABC's AM Northwest Morning Show.

Published content

14 Communication Strategies to Connect and Build Influence With Employees

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Keeping employees consistent connected to the mission and values of the organization means building a supportive work environment. The key to creating a supportive work environment lies in how well the leaders of the organization communicate with their employees. Clear and consistent communication is essential to ensuring employees feel a sense of belonging and are fully connected to the mission of the organization, but communication can no longer be one-sided and reserved for those at the top. Changing how they communicate to better accommodate employees and their needs will allow leaders to build and maintain long-term relationships with the people in their organizations. To help, the members of Newsweek Expert Forum share communications strategies leaders should consider adopting if they want to resonate more with employees and build influence.

13 Business Leaders Share Their Predictions for the Future of Networking

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The wide adoption of technology for communication is proving that there is a considerable need for virtual networking tools. The connections built between people can create bonds that drive success for both individuals and organizations. Though the formation and maintenance of these connections has been completely transformed over the past year and a half, the strength of those bonds still holds true. The wide adoption of video conferencing software like Zoom has shown that regardless of the obstacle—be it a global pandemic or a considerable distance—there is a great need for more virtual options in the world we live in today.  Expanding the ways in which people can connect in an increasingly digital world means that the future of connecting may be uncertain, but examining the changes that have taken place so far can offer valuable insight. Below, 13 members of Newsweek Expert Forum members share their expert predictions on how networking will look in the future and how leaders can begin preparing for changes now.

Employees Overworking? 11 Tips for Combatting This Telecommuting Trend

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Without strict boundaries, working from home can leave employees with no real barrier between their personal and professional life. With some employers opting for remote or hybrid operations, the workplace no longer looks like what it used to. There are innumerable perks to telecommuting, but moving the workplace to within one’s home brings with it challenges for both employees and employers. Not having to leave home to work means no commute—and no real barrier between your personal and professional life.  Luckily, there are strategies to combat the tendency for employees to overwork and to instead maintain a healthier work-life balance. Below, a panel of Newsweek Expert Forum members offer expert advice on different strategies business leaders can use to prevent the trend of employees working harder and longer due to telecommuting.

5 Ways Midlife Career Professionals Can Boost Their Personal Brand

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Use these simple strategies to enhance your online presence, captivate your market and boost your personal brand in the digital space. 

Five Ways to Build Genuine Connections Virtually

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Establishing and maintaining a robust network of authentic connections is the key to finding new opportunities. It takes time and effort to ensure the establishment of an authentic relationship. The same is true in business where remote and hybrid operations over the past year have made networking essential for finding new opportunities.  With social media and virtual meetings being more widely used, we’re no longer limited to just the traditional means when it comes to interacting with other people. However, business leaders must be careful to not make the mistake of thinking that continually building new connections and sustaining contacts virtually with their network is supposed to be all about business. Here, five members of Newsweek Expert Forum share tips on how to build genuine relationships in a virtual environment.

Struggling to Focus on Work? Try These 15 Strategies To Recenter

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When you're having trouble buckling down and focusing, taking a step back to ground yourself can help you get back on track. Some days, it’s easy to lock into a productive mindset and get everything done efficiently. Other days, it’s a little (or a lot) harder to maintain that focus. This can be especially challenging when you’re on a tight deadline or have many competing priorities. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, exhausted or simply “out of it,” you know you need to recalibrate, but might not be sure where to begin. To help you recenter and get your work done, 15 members of Newsweek Expert Forum share their tried-and-true tips.

Company details

Carol Parker Walsh Consulting, LLC

Company bio

Carol Parker Walsh Consulting, LLC is an executive coaching, career strategy, training, professional brand & image consulting practice for smart high-achieving professional womxn at midlife who are emerging or established leaders and want to take control of their careers, do meaningful work, and design a career and life they love. Our clients, primarily positioned in Fortune 500 companies, receive a concierge experience and custom methodological approach to their career and leadership development and executive presence to ensure they achieve greater confidence, clarity, and success.

Industry

Business

Area of focus

Career Expert
Executive Presence
Personal Branding

Company size

2 - 10

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