If you missed last week’s note, I talked about the lessons I learned hanging out in a tattoo parlor over the holidays, and it sparked some curiosity — • Why a tattoo? • Why L❤️VE? I touched on it briefly, but it probably deserves further explanation. What makes a woman approaching a certain milestone birthday…
Following Your Passion
Career Lessons Learned from the Royal Family
We just witnessed the end of an era. After a lifetime of service to her country, the reign of Queen Elizabeth II came to an end — a sad day for so many worldwide. We also witnessed a new beginning, as the man we’ve always known as Prince Charles transitioned into his role as King…
Start With Dessert
We save the “best for last.” We “treat” ourselves with the satisfying pleasure of tantalizing sweets at the end of the meal. That finishing touch. How does our propensity for dessert relate to knowing what’s right for our lives or career? Dessert just feels so good as a taste sensation. Career and life satisfaction feels…
An Argument for Life-Long Employment
Maybe it’s being critically aware that I’m part of the sandwich generation or maybe it’s my heightened sensitivity brought on by the war in Ukraine, but the pain of those edging towards the end of their usefulness to the workplace is top of mind. Few of us will be wealthy enough and most of us…
The Stages of Grief When Changing Careers (By choice or by force)
Losing a job or choosing to change gears because you’re miserable in your current role, can bring on grief and mourning like the loss of a loved one. That’s probably not surprising if you’ve been suddenly let go, but it may be news to you if you are choosing to move on. I’m currently working…
Bypass Your Brain and Get to the Truth!
Our brains are command central for all operations in our body but when it comes to finding direction for your life and career, it can be your biggest obstacle to clarity. If I could invent a magic pill, it wouldn’t be one to make your wishes come true. It would be a pill to turn…