Richie had a high-powered job in the financial industry. He’d been “between things” for three years when he came to coach with me. He was stuck in circular thinking that left him with only one choice that tortured him. He kept looking for another job in the same field, although there was no traction. He…
Job Change
Tapping Your True Strengths
“To thine own self be true . . . ” It’s not just a line from a Shakespearean play! It’s great advice for anyone any time, and particularly for entrepreneurs creating a business that reflects, inspires, and supports them! Stop comparing to others or trying to do things the way someone else does. Find what…
5 Things To Consider Before Making A Career Change
by Nancy Friedberg, Now What? Facilitator Career Leverage When transitioning into a new line of work, you want to make sure you’re prepared. As with embracing any type of change, it can be a bit rocky at first—and the uneasiness can be even harder when it’s about your career, which holds so much value. However,…
3 Signs that Your Career Search Will Tank
Experience helps us to easily recognize patterns. Recently, I’ve seen a scenario enough times to know exactly how things were going to go. I’m here to warn you that if you’re going down a career transition path or completely looking for a career reboot, there are some dead ends you’ll want to avoid. Here are…
Lend an Ear…
In the wonderful world of podcasts, there are some great ones that might spark a dream in you, open up a possibility you hadn’t yet imagined, or peak a new interest. So, next time you’re going for a walk or a run or have a little extra time in the car, give a listen and…
One in Hand, One in the Other Hand, One Pie in the Sky
Having your choice of jobs at the start of the new year is a lucky place to be, but when none of them screams YES at you, how do you choose? This was the situation a coaching client found himself in recently – an employed manager presented with a new job opportunity. He’d been looking…