The holidays are upon us, which brings in a season of joy and celebration for many. Happy Hanukkah to those who are celebrating with me this week! But let’s face it: this can also be a season of anxiety and gloom. I’m not talking about the usual reasons for the holiday blues here, but a…
Career Coaching
Are You Playing to Win or Playing Not to Lose?
I’m working with a C-suite executive at a mid-sized company, and the organization is going through some changes. Given his position, my client is privy to what’s happening and savvy enough to see the writing on the wall — what’s coming down the pike doesn’t look good, and his days may be numbered. We agreed…
When Life Gets in the Way, What’s Your Plan?
I don’t have to tell you that sometimes life gets in the way; we’ve all experienced it. We get sick, have an accident, face disappointment, deal with a busted hot water heater — you name it! Life can be unpleasant or inconvenient. Every time, life gets in the way — if you let it! Last…
Listening to the Nudge
Do you ever get a nudge, but you’re unsure if it’s meant for you? Your gut, your intuition, or maybe even a higher power seems to be poking at you, trying to get a message through … or maybe not… A bright shiny idea is calling your name. An alluring new prospect practically falls in…
How to Sell without the ICK
This isn’t easy, but it can’t be avoided. I talk to smart, talented, capable people who find themselves stuck every day, and almost every one of them has this one thing in common. They want to grow a business or accomplish the next big step in their career. They are go-getters and have a lot…
Harvesting Results in Q4
Fall is always an interesting time of year in business. Sometimes the summer slowdown lulls us into lazy mode or propels us into panic. You might be asking yourself, “Will things really pick up?” Here’s what I have to say about that: I hope you enjoyed a nice vacation but kept the leads flowing and…