It always amazes me when another year draws to a close. First, I am beyond grateful to have been part of it. I try hard not to take anything for granted, yet alone an entire year of existence! Second, I wonder how the year flew by so quickly, especially when so much happened and when... Continue Reading →
Shopping. Spending. Crowds. Packed malls. Wrapping. Packing. Travel. Family. Extended family. Christmas cards. Secret Santas. Cookies. End-of-the-year project deadlines. Holiday parties. Cold weather. Short days. Flu season. More spending. More cookies. Another year passing. Another year looming. For many of us, time evaporates, goodwill flows, activities distract and stress skyrockets during the holiday season, impacting... Continue Reading →
"I sort of voted against legislation that would tighten government spending." "We kind of went to dinner at 6 then to a movie." "We developed this product kind of with our customers in mind." "Increasing sales will sort of need to be a goal for 2018." I kid you not. Actual statements I've heard within... Continue Reading →
“So how’s work going?” is a common question family, friends and acquaintances pose to one another when socializing during the holidays. Work is relatable and seems like a much safer topic than politics and religion, after all. And typically when people ask it, they’re using it as an amiable conversation starter that's akin to “How’s... Continue Reading →
Dear Trie ~ I am usually excited about the work I am doing to find a new career, but sometimes I find myself losing focus and falling back into some old habits that tend to undermine my success. I start feeling stuck and as though I should just stay where I am even though I... Continue Reading →
As a writer, career coach and an adjunct professor at Indiana University teaching two career success preparation courses, I get asked several excellent career-related questions all the time. You may have some of the very same questions as the ones I get from clients, students and readers, so I'll start sharing them regularly on my... Continue Reading →
When new acquaintances learn I am a career coach, very often they launch right in to their worst work experience. Or how stupid their boss is. Or how irritating their chatty coworker is. Or how they live for weekends. Or how they really wish they had the guts to make a change. It's a similar... Continue Reading →
Let’s face it. Work can be stressful, and a job search or career transformation can be nerve-racking to the extreme. Thoughts and self-doubts tumble around our brain, impacting our focus, confidence and clarity. Should I risk the comfort of my current job for the unknown? Am I qualified for the job I really want? How... Continue Reading →
When people hear I am a career coach who helps college students and professionals identify, prepare for and thrive in successful careers, invariably I’ll hear, “Oh, I would love to have a career I love. Can you help me with my resume?” Now, yes, of course I can! I am obsessed with creating resumes that... Continue Reading →
