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…
Reinventing Yourself
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…
Sometimes We Just Need Some Inspiration!
Betty Soskin’s story is inspiring on many levels, not the least of which is starting a new career as a park ranger at 85! If you ever thought it was too late or thought there were hurdles you couldn’t overcome, take a look and think again! P.S. Last we knew, at 95, Betty was still…
When Doing What You Love Won’t Pay the Bills
“I know what I want to do, but it won’t pay the bills!” My answer to that is “It may not pay them all right away, but don’t let that be a reason to stay stuck.” One of the biggest obstacles to people making a change (when they DO know what they want to do)…
Invested Too Much to Make a Change?
Some professions require an intense investment of time, energy, and money simply to get the degree. Then, if you’ve put time into advancing up the ladder in a given field, the investment runs even deeper. No wonder people in those situations feel extra obligated to hang tight even if they’re miserable. Is staying put the…
Opportunity and Uncertainty Go Hand in Hand
It can be scary when you know you want to make a change, but you don’t know how it will work out. Do we ever really know? No! So, go ahead and treat it as an experiment, give it a go, and let these tips support you through the process. The 3 Phases of a…