I’ll let you in on something from the get-go here; I am writing this for myself as much as I’m writing this for you. You may still be visiting friends and family for the holiday season and experiencing great acts of kindness, but you also may be biting your tongue very hard this week as…
Life Lessons
A Message For These Times
It’s hard to believe another year is coming to a close, but here we are. As we wrap a bow on 2022 and celebrate the winter holidays, I want to thank you. I’m grateful for the gift of having you in my world this year and so glad you’re here. Some didn’t make it to…
The Power of “Thanksgiving” in Your Career and Business
I’m enjoying family time this holiday weekend in the U.S., and I hope you’re having a wonderful day wherever you are in the world too. One of the things I love most about this time of year is having a big, hearty reminder to reflect on what I’m most thankful for. As you may know,…
Here’s How to Overcome Procrastination
We’re heading into the holiday season, and I’m hearing lots of talk about hanging it up for the year — postponing job searches, client prospecting, and important projects until January. Yes, you deserve a break and plenty of time for celebrations. But in many cases, the holidays are just the excuse du jour to cover…
Lessons From My Jigsaw Puzzles
I have a thing for jigsaw puzzles. Big, 1,000-piece brain twisters — the harder they are, the better. I love a challenge! It’s the best way to learn. So I thought I’d share some insights I’ve picked up along the way while sorting through piles of chaos and piecing it all together… Lesson #1: Start…
Do You Create Roadblocks or Does Someone Else?
When I talk to folks about making their next career move, I’m often met with an imaginary roadblock. At this point, I’ve come to expect it. This phantom obstacle comes in the form of a prerequisite they’ve conjured up (one that doesn’t actually exist) — an unmet qualification, a missing credential, or insufficient experience. It’s…