I don’t know about you, but I’ve been talking to a lot of folks lately who are finding themselves feeling overwhelmed, overworked, and underappreciated. Something interesting I’ve noticed is that many of these people seem to share a lot in common. As we’re talking, I’m hearing the same complaints again and again. There’s definitely a…
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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…
Are You Appropriating or Appreciating?
As you’ve no doubt noticed, we’re living in a time when our words and actions are under scrutiny. Even with the best intentions, it’s possible to have an effect that we didn’t wish to make. And for some of us, this matters; we want to spread joy, not offend. For example, it’s LGBTQ Pride Month,…
Is It Good Guilt vs. Bad Guilt?
If you’re anything like most people, you’re no stranger to feeling guilty. For some folks, guilt is a frequent companion. They feel bad about seemingly anything and everything — whether they have a good reason to or not. But for most of us, guilt simply creeps in more often than we’d like. Quitting a job.…
Want to start a business? Ask yourself these questions first.
Clients often come to me looking to make a career change — into a different job, different industry, or different level. Sometimes it’s a little shift, sometimes a big step up, and sometimes a major pivot. And it’s never easy, but always worth it. Because if you’re feeling uncomfortable and that nagging feeling that you…
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…