There’s never a good time for bad things to happen in life. Last week we lost my father-in-law. It’s been a whirlwind of a week, with my husband travelling 2 …
Default vs Choice
I did a poll on LinkedIn earlier this week about whether people make career decisions by default or by choice and the results weren’t surprising. A common thing I hear …
ICF Professional Certified Coach
I’m happy to share that I’ve obtained a new certification: Professional Certified Coach (PCC) from International Coaching Federation! If you’re not a coach and are wondering what it’s all about, …
Feeling Stuck?
Feeling stuck? There’s a good chance your beliefs about work are contributing to it. Your beliefs are basically personal rules that you have absorbed over the years from family, …
How do you know when it’s time to move on from a job?
Sometimes you feel complete certainty that you’re ready to move on, but more often you feel torn between the comfort of the familiar and the excitement of something new. …
The Truth about Job Search Motivation
Want to know the truth about job search motivation? It’s hard. Really hard. But it’s not actually about motivation. Motivation is inconsistent and not a good predictor of success. Success …
Follow your Career Breadcrumbs
You’ve left a trail. You might not be aware of it, but it’s true. I like to call them career breadcrumbs and they are bits of valuable information about your …
A Business Rebirth
Life and work are a series of rebirths. Some are quiet, expected, planned for, and executed smoothly. Some you can see the transformation clearly on the surface and some are …
A Fresh Idea for Job Applications
Applying to jobs online can feel like a grind. You send out hundreds of resumes, to hear back from only a few. Truthfully, it’s tough to stand out on a …
The 10 Best Job Search Sites
With so many job search sites available, how will you know which one is best for you? Job searching can be daunting and difficult. It’s hard to know where to …