Imagine if, instead of dreading interview anxiety, you saw it as your unexpected ally.David Rosmarin, who founded an anxiety treatment center, suggests that shifting how we view anxiety might reveal strengths we didn’t know we had. In Thriving … Read more about Anxiety is Actually a Superpower
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
Stuck on Interview Prep? Ask an Actor
The other night I had the pleasure of listening to a bunch of actors audition for a play. I’m stage managing the show, which basically means I’m in charge of logistics, and I was assisting the director in checking people in and collecting their … Read more about Stuck on Interview Prep? Ask an Actor
Nothing is Something
So, you’re in a job search. And you’re burned out. You can’t read one more posting, can’t write one more LinkedIn message, read one more company website, or respond to one more email. Here’s some advice: Stop. Do nothing. Go get an … Read more about Nothing is Something
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
Hearing Nothing Back? This may help.
People share that they have applied for hundreds of jobs, but so far have had no success in getting interviews. Then I see samples of resumes. “How can I improve this?” the posters ask. I want to respond (and I often have) in two related … Read more about Hearing Nothing Back? This may help.
