Richie had a high-powered job in the financial industry. He’d been “between things” for three years when he came to coach with me. He was stuck in circular thinking that left him with only one choice that tortured him. He kept looking for another job in the same field, although there was no traction. He…
career reinvention
Tapping Your True Strengths
“To thine own self be true . . . ” It’s not just a line from a Shakespearean play! It’s great advice for anyone any time, and particularly for entrepreneurs creating a business that reflects, inspires, and supports them! Stop comparing to others or trying to do things the way someone else does. Find what…
3 Signs that Your Career Search Will Tank
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…
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)…