I’ve recently shared stories of two of our amazing career coaching clients who made the jump to fulfilling careers that let them spend more time with their loved ones. Tom became a much more pleasant dad to be around and Jacqueline took advantage of an unexpected layoff to explore new opportunities. These clients’ results are also […]
Jacqueline Lost her Job, then Things got Better…
Did you miss Tom’s story last week about finding work he loved, even after he’d given up? Don’t worry, you can read it here if you did. This week, you’ll learn how Jacqueline used an unexpected layoff to change her career direction. Jacqueline had worked for over 20 years in a fast-paced and challenging […]
Is Your Career Making You Grumpy? (When Deep Breaths Aren’t Enough)
In last week’s post, I promised to share the story of a client who had lost all hope of finding work he loved – and how Cardy Career Coaching helped him find his way again. Tom had stuck things out for three years and had spoken to all the leads he could find, but he […]
Want to Leave a Legacy? Raise the Bar on Happiness.
If you’re a parent, you want to be the best parent you can be. Even if you’re not, you probably want to do something meaningful while you’re here on earth. You want to leave a legacy. Each year in the US, there’s Take Your Child to Work Day. The question I have for you is: […]
Can You Make Big Decisions? I’m Wondering…
This month I’ve shared two stories of two of our amazing career coaching clients, and I gave a hint that there was something very different about the paths they each chose. If you missed those, you can find them here and here. The thing is, not all clients want and need the same thing. Susan very […]
Finding the Right Work Changes EVERYTHING
Have you ever been really fed up with people telling you, “Don’t worry, it’ll all work out in the end”? That’s exactly how Megan felt too. Before working with the Cardy Career Coaching team, Megan was at a crossroads and didn’t know what direction to go. She’d been applying for jobs for a year and […]
I’m not Complainin’ because I’m Moving Forward without Retrainin’
Susan knew her job could be phased out. She came to us when she was trying to figure out what she could do as a side-gig. She needed something that would earn extra cash in the short term. In the medium to long-term, she wanted the flexibility to scale her work up. But there were […]
What’s as Uncertain and Unpredictable as the Wild West?
What’s as uncertain and unpredictable as the Wild West? Trying to figure out your career direction on your own! It’s not unusual for clients to come to us when their life just isn’t where they thought it would be by now. It’s a feeling of being in the wrong place at the wrong time, as […]
Time to Turn Your Career Pumpkin into a Glass-Doored Carriage
This month I’ve shared two stories of two of our amazing career coaching clients. If you missed those, you can find them here and here. The two stories of major career progress were: Kay’s story – Love to travel and get paid for it? Courtney’s story – “Reader, I married him” – and I got […]
“Reader, I Married Him” – And I Got The Job
Last time I shared Kay’s story, which you can read here. This week I’m sharing the story of how Courtney found the work that was right for her and an amazing man she married. Sometimes it’s hard to feel ‘complete’ when you don’t have the partner that you long for and it can be […]