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 […]
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 […]
I Feel Stalled Out By My Job Search. Now What?
Matthew’s Situation: I work in tech and I’ve not been enjoying my current role. I don’t like the management at the place that I work, the pay is not great and I am not at a graduate level position, which I am qualified for. I’ve been trying to secure a new role for over a […]
My Industry Feels Limiting – Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Emily’s Situation: I work in the arts, specifically as a costume designer and am finding it hard to find help with job resources for new designers. It’s a small field with limited opportunities, so I’m finding it difficult to know what to do next. I have a BA and an MFA but still feel like I […]
How Do I Find a Job NOW While Also Figuring Out My Long-Term Career Goal?
Natalie’s Situation: I was unhappy in my most recent job since shortly after I began it six months ago. The mission of the organization was a strong fit for me, and I thought the work involved would be too, and it was, to a degree. However, it very quickly became apparent that the Executive Director and […]
4 Tips for When You’re Drawing a Total Blank on Your Career Direction
Jude’s Situation: I’m desperately unhappy with my career. Things aren’t working at all. But every time I sit down to try to figure out what to do next, I just completely shut down. My mind goes blank. I get tired. I can’t seem to think straight. This problem is on the back of my mind […]
How to Move Forward in the Midst of Career Unknowns
Carole’s Situation: I elected to take a career hiatus to stay home with my two young daughters for the last (almost) four years and am now going through the process of getting back to work. After some career assessments and self-reflection, I realized that I don’t really want to go back to what I was […]