Week after week the scope of work involved in running Cardy Career Coaching keeps growing, which is an absolute blessing. I’m so, so pleased to be doing this work that is positively impacting so many people’s careers for the better. I truly believe that we are helping not only the professionals we serve, but also […]
September ‘On The Web’ Round-up
Wondering how to find alignment and balance in your life? What’s really going on when you look like you have it all together but inside you feel lost? We’ve got answers to these questions and many more! Check out our round-up of blog posts and podcast interviews from the past few weeks. I recently spoke […]
10 Things I Know About You That You Don’t
Over the past four weeks I’ve had the pleasure of having in-depth conversations with twenty two awesome applicants to our signature Career Clarity Coaching programs. I’ve had a lot of fun getting to know people and feel honored to be trusted with their stories and hopes. It occurred to me that I have a unique […]
Worried About ALL the Problems? Try This Simple Mental Flip
When I was a kid I spent many a Saturday morning playing a computer game called “Civilization”. At the start of the game your settler can see a small green square of land. (The graphics are probably way better now!) You have just a few resources to build a fledgling settlement. Each turn of the […]
How to Narrow In on a Career Path When You Want to Try Everything
This article was originally published on Undercover Recruiter. When you’re a kid and you constantly change what you want to be when you grow up, it’s pretty cute and kind of funny. One day you want to be a fireman, next you want to be a doctor and the next day you want to be […]
3 Things to Ask Yourself When Considering a Career Change
This article was originally published on Undercover Recruiter. You’re going about your day-to-day life when something triggers a feeling of dissatisfaction with your career. Maybe you pick up your alumni magazine and feel a pang of jealousy as you read about the brilliantly successful non-profit a classmate started that is making a big difference in […]
July ‘On The Web’ Round-up
Wondering how to manage stress during a job search? Want some concrete strategies to achieve external success while balancing internal fulfillment? We’ve got answers to these questions and many more! Check out our round-up of blog posts and podcast interviews where Alison’s advice was featured over the past few weeks. In June I spoke with […]
12 Ways to Quit Your Job (Including a Few to Avoid!)
We’ve been tackling the topic of quitting! Here are 12 ways to quit your job (and a few to avoid!), a piece of mine that was originally featured on Brazen Life. You know you’ve thought about it. The idea of leaving your job may be on the tip of your tongue or in the far-out […]
Have You Ever Felt Pure Freedom?
Every day for almost two years I’d driven a typical DC area commute from Arlington, VA to Rockville, MD. (For those of you not from the area that means a 30 minute commute usually took 60 to 90 minutes. Traffic!) The prettiest stretch of the drive was on the George Washington Memorial Parkway, which is […]
I Quit
I’ve quit five jobs over the course of my working years. I’ve walked into offices, steeled myself for my boss’ reaction, and made it clear that I was moving on. I’ve gotten pretty much every reaction you might imagine. Surprise. Cold shoulders. Enticements to stay on. Well wishes. And I’ve felt all the feelings too. […]