3 Ways to Start a Conversation at a Networking Event
For most people, networking events can be extremely intimidating. As a career coach, the most common question I get about networking is, “How do I start a conversation?” Here are 3 things you can say...
View ArticleBefore I die, I want to…
Before I die, I want to… (fill in the blank). What did you write? What is important to you? Here are a few of the things I wrote: Travel to New Zealand and Australia with my boyfriend and hold hands on...
View Article3 Reasons Why ‘Play’ is Essential When Changing Careers
“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.”- Proverb, Unknown. I hate to admit this, but I became dull recently. Several weeks ago I was working around the clock on a re-branding project for my...
View ArticleWhat’s Really Holding Your Career Back
I remember I was interviewing at a Fortune 500 Company over 5 years ago and they asked, “What is your biggest weakness?” As a career coach, I’ve given a lot of thought to this question because I work...
View Article3 Ways to Overcome the Emotional Baggage of a Bad Boss
We’ve all had a crappy boss- whether the situation was with a supervisor, manager or client. As a career coach, I’ve had a handful of clients who struggled to move past the emotional baggage of having...
View ArticleCareer Transition Is A Privilege- Gratitude This Memorial Day
First, I wanted to wish you a Happy Memorial Day! I’ve been thinking a lot about gratitude this week—gratitude towards the men and women who served our country and gratitude to have the freedom of...
View ArticleLiving Your Purpose Takes Work!
If you walk around my house, I have laminated affirmations taped to the light switches, mirrors and picture frames. They state anything from, “You can do it!’ to “Trust.” I’m also known by my friends...
View ArticleEvery Successful Person Has To Jump
As a career coach, when I talk to potential clients, the most common career fear that I hear is that they feel like they’re jumping off a cliff into the unknown. Additionally, when I talk to former...
View ArticleWhy You Should Pray Even if No One is Listening
I promise you this article is not going to get religious on you. There are so many reasons people pray —perhaps they want change, to receive something, connection to God, forgiveness, healing or...
View ArticleDebunking the ‘Perfect Career’ Myth
Do you find yourself always seeking more? Whether it be the newest technology, latest diet trends, the most recent fashions… and the list goes on. We live in a world that is obsessed with perfection...
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