Break Out of the Norms You Set for Yourself I had to take a forced break from my usual live broadcast and my newsletter topic plan this past week due to my mother being in the hospital. Between both my parents, other family members, and one of my children’s childhood spent in hospitals, I’ve been…
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How to Bounce Back After Disappointment
At some point, we all face disappointment. Whether you get passed over for a promotion, lose a big client, your new program launch flops, or your business partner bails on you — things don’t always go as we hoped…and frankly, it sucks But although feeling let down is perfectly normal, dwelling in disappointment won’t do…
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…
Are You Playing The Short Game or The Long Game?
We live in a time when people expect instant results. And I get it. When you’re in a difficult spot, stuck in a rut, and feel like you just can’t take it anymore — and you finally reach a breaking point where you want out… You want OUT, and you want out fast. But the…
The Often-Overlooked Secret Behind Success
In my line of work, I get to meet a lot of interesting people with interesting stories. We’re talking about career change and personal growth, so these stories often include tales of facing obstacles, reevaluating priorities, and starting or scaling a business. I coach folks throughout their journey, so we’re meeting at various stages along…
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…