Jean Erickson Walker, Ed.D.
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The corporate career ladder is gone and you're on your own!

"Marvelous presentation style...down to earth information presented with humor. A phenomenal perspective, both practical and inspiring."
"Jean has a great talent for energizing people, giving them a sense of who they are and finding what will bring back the twinkle in their eyes. Jean has the experience, insight and empathy that sets her apart from the crowd, making her a top professional in her field."
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The new workplace is risky, scary, exciting and overwhelming. But there is more opportunity than ever before for people who are ready to take control of their futures.

Career coach, author, and public speaker, Jean Erickson Walker, Ed.D., CMF, works with individuals and corporations, challenging her clients to take control of their lives and their careers. She inspires and motivates them to challenge their own expectations and to stretch their limits.

Jean Erickson Walker, Ed.D., CMF
Pathways/OI Partners, Inc.
317 SW Alder St. Suite 1120, Portland, OR 97204
Jean@pathways-careers.com

The essential book for midlife career transition: The Age Advantage!

The Age Advantage: Making the Most of Your Midlife Career Transition is the essential book for those seeking to maximize their potential in our dynamically changing workplace as they go through midlife career transition.

        "An informative and motivational book..."
        - Ken Dychtwald, founder, president, and CEO,
        Age Wave, LLC

      Read more about this unique guide!

"Sage advice...a mandatory reference for any job seeker."
 - Jeffrey J. Fox, NY Times bestselling author of "How to Become CEO"
"A practical and inspiring book for the mid-career job changer."
 - Nicholas Lore, author, "The Pathfinder"
Walker is ... "blunt, compassionate and effective"
- Publishers Weekly

Dr. Walker’s 2008 schedule includes appearances at the following events. If you would like to meet with her or to have her speak at your event, please contact her at: jean@pathways-careers.com

January 23: Portland, OR ExecuNet "Focus Networking for Executives"

February 7-9: Tampa, FL OI Partners Inc. Conference

February 13: Portland, OR ExecuNet "Focus Networking for Executives"

February 19: ExecuNet Webinar "How to Land the Job You Want When You're Over 50"

February 27: Wall Street Journal Interview "Older Workers Transitioning Into Second Careers"

March 5: New York TImes Interview "Transitioning from the Corporate to Non-Profit World"

March 19: Portland, OR ExecuNet "Focus Networking for Executives"

April 3-5: Washington, DC

April 9: ExecuNet Webinar "How to Land the Job You Want When You're Over 50"

April 11: ExecuNet Web Coffee Break "Connecting with Your New Boss"

April 16: Portland, OR ExecuNet "Focus Networking for Executives"

April 24-26: Seville, Spain Institute for Career Certification International Conference

 April 29-May 7: Fes, Marrakash, Casablanca; Morocco

May 16: ExecuNet Web Coffee Break "Connecting with Your New Employees"

May 17-19: Seattle, WA

May 21: Portland, OR ExecuNet "Focus Networking for Executives"

May 27-30: Western MT

June 12-14: Denver, CO

June 18: Portland, OR ExecuNet "Focus Networking for Executives"

June 18: ExecuNet Webinar "Dealing with Difficult People"

June 26-28: Portland, Maine

July 11-12: Ashland, OR

July 24: ExecuNet Webinar "How to Land the Job You Want When You're Over 50"

July 25-26: Seattle, WA

August 21: ExecuNet Webinar "How to Land the Job You Want When You're Over 50"

October 9-11: Scottsdale, AZ OI Partners Conference

October 23: ExecuNet Webinar "Dealing with Difficult People"

October 27-29: Palm Springs, CA Corporate Presentation: "Leadership vs Management"

November10-14: Palm Springs, CA

November 20: ExecuNet Webinar "How to Land the Job You Want When You're Over 50"

SEE A LIVE INTERVIEW!
Check out a live interview with Dr. Jean Erickson Walker discussing how to use your life experience and age as an advantage. 		CAREER COUNSELING TIPS:
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ARTICLES:
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"To love what you do and feel that it matters -- how could anything be more fun?"
-- Katherine Graham
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