At some point, we all face disappointment. Whether you get passed over for a promotion, lose a big client, your new program launch flops, or your business partner bails on you — things don’t always go as we hoped…and frankly, it sucks But although feeling let down is perfectly normal, dwelling in disappointment won’t do…
Inspiration to Follow Your Blueprint
How To NOT Quit on Yourself
When you’re working towards a goal, quitting often seems like the easy way out. Everyone wants to throw in the towel sometimes — when the going gets tough, when you hit a hiccup, or when you’re just not feeling up to it. Getting up every day, chugging along, and doing what it takes — no…
So, what do you do?
Whether you’re at a cocktail party, networking event, business mixer, or your kid’s baseball practice, it never fails… Someone’s going to ask you THE question: “So, what do you do?” Considering I’m a career and business coach, you’d think I LOVE this question. But no. It bugs me too. Call it PTSD from when I…
What are you scrappy and hungry for?
I don’t know about you, but I am “scrappy and hungry, and I’m not throwin’ away my shot…” If you’re one of the millions of people who enjoyed the hit sensation Hamilton, you may recognize this tune. Consider it our theme song for today. I believe being scrappy and hungry is one of the under-appreciated…
Are you good enough?
If I had a dollar for every time someone told me they didn’t feel good enough, I’d be on the Forbes list right behind Bezos. Okay, I’m exaggerating … but it sure seems like it sometimes. I dream of being a writer, but I’m not good enough. I want to go after a big promotion,…
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…