Welcome! The starting place of this blog—and of your career search—is abundance—the recognition that each of us has a unique mix of skills, experience and interests that makes a difference […]
Taking back your power in a Job Search
I want to tell you why I became a career coach. In one of the periods when I was looking for work, I decided that I wasn’t going to keep waiting […]
Discipline builds inner strength
When there is something hard that needs doing, it feels like we need to summon up discipline. Because nearly everything we do requires a concerted effort, not a one off. […]
Specifics Leave a Good Impression
If you have someone’s attention, then you have a chance to make a great impression. Be sure you can communicate two things: what you want to do for work (and […]
Shift Perspective
I am saddened by our common tendency to be hard and harsh with ourselves. I wish that we could find more grace and acceptance and gather the strength to approach […]
Be Courageous
When I was in coach’s training, we learned that a key aspect of coach’s job is to create a SAFE, COURAGEOUS space for her clients. I’ve thought many times of the brilliance (and […]
Best Interview Advice: Be Specific
Be Specific If you are looking for a job, you have to be prepared to tell an interview story every time you talk to someone. It could be when you’re networking, it […]
Drop the passion!
What happens when you hear someone talking about their passions? Do you swoon? Do you find yourself getting caught in the swirl of incredible energy that radiates from the core […]
Come Out of Hiding
I want to write about a topic that makes a lot of people squirm. Self-esteem. Lots of people don’t really believe they’re that good. Maybe they feel like an imposter. […]
The 21st Century Job Search
We live in a world where ghosting is part of our vocabulary. If you’ve been on the job market recently, you may know exactly what I’m talking about. And it’s […]
Focus! Focus! Reward!
That’s what you hear repeatedly during puppy training. Again and again, you remind your dog to focus, to disconnect from distractions or threats, and to focus, meaning to look at […]
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