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…
Life Lessons
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…
Career Change in the Land of Possibility
I was working with a client recently who had 23 years of experience in the mortgage industry. She didn’t think she could do anything else because her resume said she was a professional lender. This client honestly couldn’t imagine any other possibilities. I had my work cut out for me, but I knew my methods…
Spouses, Partners and MONEY, OH My!
It’s no surprise that the topic of money comes up a lot in my work. After all, we are talking about livelihoods here. Often these conversations venture into money and relationships. After all, when someone is married or partnered or raising a family, their career, business, and money-related decisions affect more than just the individual.…
Seeking Answers? Look in the Mirror.
Have you ever been stuck in a rut, wondering what you’re doing wrong or what you could do better? You look everywhere for answers — books, blogs, seminars, friends, therapists, coaches, turning over rocks, praying to god, chatting with complete strangers online. And you just can’t figure out how to get unstuck. You think to…