A client recently told me that she gives people nothing to remember her by. I think what she’s saying is that she doesn’t know what she wants people to remember. That tells me she hasn’t answered […]
Are you a good fit? Are they a good fit?!
No one likes to be told “you’re not a good fit.” It seems like empty words. But, let’s be honest. You are not going be a good fit for everyone. […]
How to get your ducks in a row
Lots of us have SMART goals and inspiring resolutions, but many of us don’t stay on track. Consider a beady-eyed border collie fiercely staring down a group of ducks. All […]
How do YOU get things done?
How you do anything is how you do everything. Thanks to Martha Beck for this very wise quote about getting things done. The question is, how do YOU do things? […]
Golden Handcuffs
You hate your job. You’re afraid to leave. You say it’s the money, you know it’s the security. The familiar unsatisfying, sometimes toxic environment. Not your life purpose. Soul-less and […]
Is work the problem?
When you’re not happy in your job, it’s almost never the work itself. It’s the people and the quality of life! And then it’s what you want to get out […]
Are your wings clipped? Fly free!
Being in the wrong job is like having your wings clipped. You can flap all your want but you won’t get any closer to your vision. You might even feel grounded. The caged […]
Career search wisdom
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 […]
Am I good fit? Getting feedback in the Internet Age
Most people looking for work don’t get much feedback. And that leaves a big black hole for figuring out how to improve your job search strategies and materials. Resumes go […]
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 […]