In my decade plus of career coaching experience, I notice that we can go about our careers and our corresponding paychecks in two very different ways. We can go for chameleon money, where we mask who we really are, bend into any shape for a paycheck, and lose track of something precious. This shows up […]
A Career Coaching Lesson on Coping with COVID-19 Uncertainty
As career coaches, my team and I see a lot of people who are wanting that next, great opportunity to land NOW (if not yesterday). They’re in an in-between place and dealing with a lot of unknowns. It’s uncomfortable! We’re all in an in-between place and dealing with a lot of unknowns with COVID-19. So, […]
Finding Your Career Fit Mid-Pandemic
We’re in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. What does that mean for you? Maybe you’re freaking out, nervous, or worried.Maybe you’re holding on tight to that secure job.Maybe you’re flooded with extra responsibilities.Maybe you’re feeling guilty that things are going just fine.Or maybe you’re reveling in your freed up calendar. We’re seeing all of […]
Are You All IN?
The question might seem commonplace or trite. “Of course, I’m in. I’m here, aren’t I?” But, we ask if you’re all in because commitment is key to finally landing in that better career, that better life. Because if you aren’t committed to finding your right career, you might continue this cycle… 11:00pm Another day, another […]
Dreams Do Come True (Here’s How)
We don’t mean to get a little cheesy here, but it’s 100% true that you can turn your dreams into reality. And there isn’t a super secret way to do it either. Now, doesn’t that feel like a relief? First, let’s talk about those life-changing dreams. 6:00pm at work You wish the day was over […]
How to Have More Energy at the End of Your Workday
When was the last time you left work on time? With energy to go to the gym or out for a drink with friends? Has it been that long? Really? Sounds like you’re stuck in an energy-zapping loop, my friend. Like this… 4:00pm In most workplaces, people go home at 5:00pm, so for them the […]
Are You Skipping this Simple, but Important Step in Your Job Search?
We hear it all the time, that someone has sent out dozens of resumes, and heard back nary a peep. It’s like they all went into the darkest, deepest abyss on the planet. What we know for sure is that it really doesn’t matter how many resumes you fire off if you haven’t done the […]
Congratulations, You’ve Got It All Wrong!
I love that you’re reading this post to find out what you got wrong. You’re just so thorough! Being wrong can actually be a good thing, GREAT even. Here’s why: 12:00pm at work It’s lunchtime at work and you’re wishing it was time to go home. You were tired last night and not as patient […]
The Secret to Opening New Doors to Your Future
Growing up, you were told you’re special, you’re unique, you can do anything. Somewhere along the way, you forgot that. Maybe it was between that econ class junior year and your first real-world job. Or when you signed the lease for your first place without a roommate. You began to think of yourself as ordinary. […]
“Shall We Play a Game?”
Games are fun. They’re imaginative. They take us to different lands. Temporarily suspending the reality of what’s going in your life right now, pretending to be a different version of ourselves, envisioning what might be, can allow us to see a new path in our own day-to-day. So, let’s play a game, shall we? Okay, […]