Oscar Wilde is credited with saying, “If you know what you want to be, then you inevitably become it. That is your punishment. But if you never know, then you can be anything.” I love this because it points to something fundamental about humans: … Read more about Ditch the Label, Find New Paths
The Answer is Within You
Listen. Right now, sit still (maybe close your eyes) and listen to what is going on around you. What do you hear? Is it urban traffic? Birds? Is someone mowing a lawn? After a few minutes, shift your attention to yourself. Sense your feet, … Read more about The Answer is Within You
In a Job Quandary? Listen to Your Body
Fifteen days ago, I rolled over in bed and my world turned upside down. The walls were moving, and as though I were on a ship during a gale, they did not easily come to rest. I had vertigo. Again. This happens to me periodically. When it … Read more about In a Job Quandary? Listen to Your Body
Three Words Can Change Your Career Trajectory
Imagine you are in front of a hiring manager. This is your golden opportunity to present your case for candidacy. It’s what you’ve been waiting for. You finally get your chance to explain why you are the best person for the job because of your … Read more about Three Words Can Change Your Career Trajectory
Your Discomfort May Have a Simple Answer
A client came to me with a big problem. She was exhausted by her job. She excelled in every aspect. Her boss appreciated it. However, this meant she was asked to do more and more, without additional compensation and without assistance. Her team … Read more about Your Discomfort May Have a Simple Answer
As Luck Would Have It, You Just Might Get an Offer
When I coach people in career transition, I emphasize control. I say that there are things you can control, like your own responses to job postings or answers to interview questions. You can control how you reach out to a contact and how you choose … Read more about As Luck Would Have It, You Just Might Get an Offer
