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Brandy DeOrnellas, PCC, ESQ.

Career & Life Transition Coach

Brandy DeOrnellas is a Professional Certified Coach specializing in life and career aspirations and transitions. She also serves company founders and small business owners. She is a former attorney with more than three years of experience as a coach. Brandy holds a JD from Harvard Law School. She also holds a BA in Social Welfare and a BA in Political Science from The University of California, Berkeley. In addition to her formal education, she has multiple coaching certifications, including a Professional Coaching Certification from The University of California, Davis, and a Relationship Coach Certification from Prepare/Enrich. She is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation.

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How to Make the Perfect CV (Proper Format, Tips, and Samples)

Create a Curriculum Vitae that's sure to stand out and make you shine as a candidateA company you want to apply to has asked you to send in a CV and you're thinking, "Wait...what ''is'' that?" Don't worry! Curriculum Vit...

How to Call Out of Work (Even When You're Not Actually Sick)

Take a much-needed day off without making your boss suspiciousWe all need an occasional unscheduled day off for leisure, or just to help maintain our sanity. Calling in sick every once in a while, whether you’re actual...

20+ Believable Excuses for When You’re Running Late

Running late for work? We’ve all been late before, but sometimes, the real reason you’re late isn’t actually that good of an excuse. That’s where we’ve got you covered: we’ve got 20+ best excuses for being la...

How to

Announce Your Retirement

Historically, most people retired at the age of 65 unless extenuating circumstances kept them at their job, and there was no need to formally announce a planned retirement. Now, some people retire in their 50s while othe...

25+ Valid Excuses for Missing a Meeting (+ What to Do If You Have to Miss One)

Learn the best things to say when you just can't make that meeting If you're going to have to miss a meeting but can't come up with a good excuse, you've come to the right place! Keep reading for all the best excuses whe...

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Apologize for Being Late to Work

Most of the time when you're late to work, it’s due to circumstances that are out of your control, like a sick child or traffic jam. Whatever the reason for the holdup, it’s important to let your supervisor know you'...

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Make a Portfolio

Portfolios show your creative or professional talents in a way that is far more extensive and elaborate than a résumé offers. The elements of your portfolio largely depend on what field you’re going into, but there a...

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Ask a Manager for Emergency Leave

Whether there’s a burst pipe in your home or a medical emergency, you may need to take time off of work while you address the situation. While talking to your manager can add more stress, many times they’ll be unders...