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…
Laura Berman Fortgang
The Power of “Thanksgiving” in Your Career and Business
I’m enjoying family time this holiday weekend in the U.S., and I hope you’re having a wonderful day wherever you are in the world too. One of the things I love most about this time of year is having a big, hearty reminder to reflect on what I’m most thankful for. As you may know,…
Here’s How to Overcome Procrastination
We’re heading into the holiday season, and I’m hearing lots of talk about hanging it up for the year — postponing job searches, client prospecting, and important projects until January. Yes, you deserve a break and plenty of time for celebrations. But in many cases, the holidays are just the excuse du jour to cover…
Career Change in the Land of Possibility
I was working with a client recently who had 23 years of experience in the mortgage industry. She didn’t think she could do anything else because her resume said she was a professional lender. This client honestly couldn’t imagine any other possibilities. I had my work cut out for me, but I knew my methods…
Stop Trying Harder; Do This Instead
It seems counterintuitive to stop taking action when you are in pursuit of something you want, but if things are not going your way, it’s time to stop doing and start BEING. Where male energy is about action and doing, female energy is identified as receiving or being. (That’s not to say women don’t take…
How to Make a Tough Career Decision
Figuring out where to go next on your career path is rarely an easy decision. It often keeps people up at night, tossing and turning, wondering what their next best move might be. When considering an opportunity, sometimes it’s a clear “hell no!” or “heck yeah!” But more often than not, folks find themselves grappling…