Everyone deserves to feel proud of her accomplishments. Align your body, voice and energy to communicate, “I am”! Here are tips to help you. A – Arrive Make your presence […]
The most dreaded interview questions: tips to win them over without lying
Which interview questions do you dread the most: why did you leave your last job? Tell me about yourself (e.g., is there a logical thread in your work history?). What […]
Afraid of interviews? What to do when you’re shy
Conventional wisdom is that you have to toot your own horn to get hired or promoted. That’s great advice when you’re comfortable talking boldly and confidently about yourself. Not all […]
Career advice: Get out in the daylight
Don’t be an ostrich with your head in the sand! Here’s a test to see if you need to get out of the office and into the daylight. (This test […]
Tired of looking at job listings? Rx for when you’re stuck
Here’s what doesn’t work when you’re in transition: spending time thinking and thinking and listening to yourself too much. Face it. You can become your own worst enemy if left […]
Looking for a job? Self-promotion is not a dirty word!
If you’re going to compete in work and business, you’ve got to puff up and speak up. There are a lot of people strutting around like peacocks demanding attention. Don’t […]
Poetry for the Pitch
Crafting a good pitch can be a bitch. It can also be a creative act. By approaching it as poetry you could find your voice, gather material that’s unique and […]
Stand your ground!
What would it mean to stand your ground? Would it help you set healthy boundaries? feel respected? know what’s important to you? If you’re someone who gets knocked off balance […]
What grounds you?
That’s the question I asked each woman to answer as she introduced herself at the No Excuses! group. My intention was to help ground everyone and to give us resources […]
Shedding Old Skin
Entering the new year is a time to shed the old and try on the new. Here’s a poem to remind us that change can be a mix of pain […]