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…
Lessons Learned
How to Bounce Back from Burnout
There’s been a lot of talk about burnout lately … and rightly so. It’s not just some buzzword, but a very real thing that more and more people are dealing with every day. We’ve all been through a lot over the past couple of years, and no matter what else was going on in the…
Should You Soul Search Before the Job Search?
Your teeth are clenched, your stomach lurches, you might even be breaking out in a nervous sweat, but you are proud of yourself for finally applying to a couple of jobs online and reaching out to two contacts that might help in your search. Why the nerves? Well, maybe you know it’s time for a…
Social Media Brown Out
August 1st ends my month-long social media blackout. I successfully took a full break from creating any content or outreach via social media or email, and it was an energizing exercise! That part of the break was easy. The harder part was staying off social media altogether. So, honestly, it was a brown out. I…
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…
Are You Sorry? Really?
Here’s a question for you: How many times a day do you find yourself saying, “I’m sorry.” If you took the time to count, I’d wager that many of you are saying those two words more often than you think. Here’s my take on this – STOP IT! I’m not saying you should abdicate responsibility…