In my line of work, people come to me with all kinds of challenges. The solutions aren’t always easy, but the answer to getting unstuck is often simpler than expected. Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and exhausted? Hitting a ceiling no matter how hard you work? Wondering why opportunities keep passing you by? It’s not because you…
Laura Berman Fortgang
Is Your Career Future-Proof? Here’s How to Stay Relevant
As you can imagine, I’m coaching a lot of clients through fear and uncertainty these days. We’ve all seen the headlines about mass layoffs, a white-collar recession, and AI replacing us. Professionals are posting on LinkedIn, desperately seeking a job. Breadwinners are going from six-figure incomes to surviving on gig work. I’m volunteering for an…
Is Being “Coach-like” a Good Thing?
We expect a lot from leaders, and when you’re in a leadership role, a big part of your job is to honor those expectations. Just because you’re calling the shots doesn’t mean you’re any good at it. Effective leadership takes skill. It’s not as simple as demanding someone do as you say. The best leaders…
You Can Do Hard Things
I don’t have to tell you life isn’t easy. We all have to do hard things . . . From slogging through icy sludge on a blustery winter morning to drudging through another unproductive meeting about the project from hell – life comes with everyday nuisances. From losing a loved one to losing a big…
WTAF is Happening? And What Can We Do About It?
Today’s message isn’t a fun one, but it can’t be avoided. To say that what’s going on in this country is a distraction is an understatement. My coaching clients are scared. It’s my job to guide you in finding fulfilling work, creating a business that fires you up, and achieving success on your terms. And…
Are You Projecting Again?
I’ve noticed a pattern with clients lately: They’re doing a lot of projecting. With fear and anxiety running high, it’s no surprise that projecting is rampant. People are assigning their own thoughts or feelings to others in an attempt to avoid emotional distress. It’s a coping mechanism. No matter what’s going on in the world,…