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 […]
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 […]
Am I Crazy to be Thinking About Leaving My Cushy Job?
Lamar’s Situation: I’m in a job that I can deal with but don’t love. It’s a sweet gig environmentally; I’m happy with my pay, the hours are reasonable, and I get along really well with my coworkers and my boss. I’m well aware that this is exactly the kind of job my grandparents would have […]
How to Go From Drifting From Job to Job to Finding a Fulfilling Career
Violet’s Situation: I am trying to figure out what I really want to do with my career. I have been working since I graduated from college and have had some type of job since then. I have gotten to this point where I feel like I am STUCK . And I am ready to get […]
What Are Your Top Lessons Learned From This Year?
2015 is wrapping up! Crazy how time flies. Let’s reflect on some details of the year and look ahead at 2016 with anticipation. In today’s video, I’ve posed some questions to help you organize your thought-process. So, click to watch the video, and let’s usher in 2016 with some goals! Share some big events or […]
How to Broaden Your Horizons
Back in 2011, while texting me on her flip phone, a friend of mine exclaimed, “Apps! I don’t know what they are, but I want them. I want Apps.” Maybe you want to know what Apps are, how to get them and use them. Maybe you already use a lot of Apps, but PivotTables…you want […]
My Favorite Question! Ask Yourself This Regularly to Accelerate Your Progress
We have finally arrived at My Favorite Question! As I pursue personal and professional goals, I continually ask myself this one question. Check out my video to find out how you can propel yourself forward and avoid getting stuck in a rut. What’s one goal you’re working to achieve? What are some obstacles you’re facing […]
How to Find an Easy Entry Point for Positive Change
Tackling change in our lives is certainly not for the faint of heart. Change takes time and several steps are involved, and anything that involves steps is usually a guarantee that I will be sweaty, tired, and hungry at the top. But change is often for the better – those darn steps make us stronger. […]
A Fun Tool to Help You Assess and Improve Your Life
Glance around you. What do you see? Pictures of friends and family. Half-empty Starbucks water cups. Your college diploma. Samples from work you were supposed to take to your customer last week… This is your physical environment and it can say a lot about you and your life at the moment. Today I have three […]
How to Feel Lighter and More at Peace
Time to clean out those hiding spaces. No, not in your closet, though that may be a topic for another day! Today I’m talking about habits or past events in your life you are hiding from other people. If you feel weighed down, check out today’s video. I’ll explain one method that will help you […]