"It’s Never too Late to Start Living a Life You Love"                                                                                                                                                                 

  John T. Carlsen, Psy.D., Director
 773.975.4297

PDI-Online is your premiere, one-stop resource for personal  and professional growth.  

We offer comprehensive career and professional development services in a culturally-sensitive and confidential environment.  Our dynamic and innovative approach helps clients to identify their dreams, set realistic goals, and develop the resources and support they need to bring these dreams into reality.  

Whether you are just starting out on your path, want to build your existing professional reputation, or are seeking a complete change - our staff can help you overcome any obstacle to reach your most exciting dreams and create the life you want.

  • Register for Dr. Carlsen's Fall 2007 Internship Applicant Teleclasses
  • Find out more about the 2007-2008 Internship Applicant Resources
  • Pay for a Student or Professional telephone coaching session by credit card
  • Register for Dr Carlsen's Fall 2007 Career Workshops at The Latin School of Chicago (#324-326)
JumpStart:  Igniting the Sparks that Light Up Your Dreams" -
 
 This email newsletter is dedicated to helping people:
  • uncover and begin living their personal and professional dreams,
  • start recognizing their inborn talents, special gifts, and hidden passions,
  • identify the obstacles they face in trying to use them, and 
  • take charge and start moving toward more exciting and fulfilling lives.

Readers include:

  • unemployed or laid-off workers looking for ways to return to work
  • working professionals who want to enhance or change their careers,
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  • students who are preparing to enter the workforce for the first time, and
  • home-makers who want to  return to work after time away.
YourCompetitiveEdge:  Strategies for Becoming a Successful New Psychologist -
   
This email newsletter focuses on helping graduate students in psychology and counseling:
  • make the most of their graduate education
  • match successfully with practicum and internship training
  • find post-masters and -doctoral employment, and
  • make plans to establish a successful private practice

This innovative resource provides these emerging professionals with the guidance and support they need.  Special issues of YourCompetitiveEdge help practicum and internship applicants stay focused and organized as they application essays and prepare for  interviews.  Packed with proven strategies and thought-provoking suggestions, this innovative resource is one you will not want to miss!

Personal Coaching and Personal Study Guides

Individual career, writing, and life coaching is available in-person or by telephone.  Personal study guides for internship application and interviewing are available for purchase.  For more information about these innovative resources, click here.  To schedule an in-person or telephone coaching appointment with Dr. Carlsen, please call 773.975.4297.

Your Career Coach  can help you
  • Change or Enhance Your Career
  • Recover from Company Down-Sizing
  • Enter or Re-Enter the Workforce
  • Uncover Your Dream Job
 Your Life Coach can help you
  • Find Your Life Purpose
  • Set Realistic and Achievable Goals
  • Focus Your Energy Effectively
  • Cultivate Your Support Network
Your Writing Coach can help you
  • Blast through Writer’s Block 
  • Conquer Procrastination and Perfectionism
  • Express Your Thoughts with Clarity
  • Streamline Your Writing and Editing Process
  • Present Recommendations with Authority
 Your Internship Coach  can help you
  • Uncover Your Unique Qualifications
  • Create Your Personal Marketing Concept
  • Write Effective Applications
  • Conduct Persuasive Interviews
  • Manage Your Anxiety Productively