My nephew graduates from high school this week. The prom, schoolwork, and final play (he’s an actor) are behind him. He’ll be headed to college in August. It got me thinking about my own graduation and what career lessons I’ve learned since then. There are many! But I’ll share just eight … and then I’ll… Read More
10 Inspirational Quotes to Guide Your EXIT Strategy
I’ve lost my job. I’ve quit my job. I’ve moved across the country with a one-way plane ticket with no job, car or friends waiting. I’ve had financial highs and lows and fitness ups and downs. Can you relate? These were all times of major transition – exiting out of one life chapter and into… Read More
5 Qualities to Look for in Your Coaching Relationship
Have you ever worked with a life or career coach? Someone who helps you feel empowered where you were stuck, provides insights where you were foggy, offers support and understanding where you felt alone, and shows you how to take action on a clear plan even when you didn’t know where to start? Well, I… Read More
Not Loving Your Job? How Much Time & Energy Should You Invest?
If you don’t love your current job, it can be tough to determine how much energy and time to invest in that job. It’s paying the bills, but you’d rather be working somewhere else or working on something else – or both! At the same time, you may be surrounded by those who are going… Read More
What Do You Want for Yourself? 3 Questions to Help You Figure it Out
Feeling unsettled? Wanting change? And yet – you don’t know exactly what you want for yourself? Perhaps you just know that where you are right now isn’t where you want to be, and that keeps you feeling stuck and frustrated. Do ya feel me? Well, you’re not alone. There are a lot of folks… Read More
What’s Your Vision for Yourself?
Vision boards. They’re a great way to attract and achieve what you want for yourself. Plus, they’re fun to create. As I was about to write this week’s blog on vision boards, I came across the following article from Jack Canfield, one of my fav authors. So, I’ll let him share the cool things that… Read More
3 Bad Habits to Quit When You Hate Your Job
It’s easy to get into bad habits if you are in a job you don’t like – where you don’t feel energized, valued or on purpose. However, if you’ve gotten into any of the following bad habits, it’s time to get unstuck and find an alternative. 1) Complaining If you’re complaining about your job on… Read More
Embrace the Suck – a Career Mantra
“Embrace the Suck” is a term I heard years ago in acting classes. It’s the notion that there are times as an actor – in the audition room, or even worse, on set – when you suck. You’ve prepared. Your performance was great when you were practicing in the privacy of your own living room.… Read More