Getting ready for your next presentation? Whether it’s in front of two people, 200 or 2000, it stuns me that we STILL continue to create —-and endure—hours of bad presentations in our workplaces and communities. This has to stop. It’s time to reveal the secrets to better presentation skills. Some you know and still don’t […]Read the full post >>
“I think I’m worth more, but honestly, Darcy, I’m afraid to ask for more money at work. What if it ticks my boss off? Do I look greedy? Or what if she says no? Or even worse, what if I’m wrong and I’m really not worth it? Help!!” If you’ve ever been afraid to ask […]Read the full post >>
When everything’s changing, there’s one thing that will never change. It’s the fact that change creates opportunity. If situations, people, and attitudes are changing in your world of work, you’re in luck. It’s a perfect opportunity to hit the reset button on whatever’s not working for you, including processes, expectations, and even relationships. Here’s an […]Read the full post >>
If you’ve ever found yourself overwhelmed by your to-do list at work, you’re not alone. And while you quietly know you’re capable of doing the things on the list, you might wonder whether you should be doing some of them—especially those things that aren’t making the biggest difference for your company or for your career. […]Read the full post >>
Thousands of professionals all over the world are getting ready to do something that once seemed impossible: they’re about to return to the office. For those of you whose memories don’t go back that far, the office wasn’t just a sadly funny TV show, but a destination for people to head to when they wanted […]Read the full post >>
If you or someone you love can’t make a career decision, then you’re in the right place. In this free video training, I walk you through the Career Decision Lifecycle—the real truth about how we make career decisions, and how we get stuck. If you can’t make a career decision, you’ll have a clearer idea […]Read the full post >>
I’m always asking my readers and speaking audiences to tell me their real-world, real life questions about decisions and choices you need to make in your life at work. Here’s one I hear all the time: “What do I do if my skills are not being utilized?” (Personally, I hate the word “utilized” for anything […]Read the full post >>
In times of stress, one of the most important things you can do for yourself is to get some rest. But how do you do that if your thoughts are exploding in the middle of the night? It’s time to learn how to talk back to yourself—and get back to sleep. We’ve all read the […]Read the full post >>
Maybe you’ve contemplated being part of the Great Resignation . . but as the great Neil Sedaka sang, “breakin’ up is hard to do.” You wish you could fall back in love with your job and feel the way you used to feel: excited, happy, content. Chances are something’s still valuable to you right where […]Read the full post >>
“Should I change jobs?” the 40-something corporate consultant asked me. “Or, do I risk losing what I’ve worked so hard to achieve?” It’s a tough decision. Even though our hyper-connected, remote-work-possible world can offer more opportunity than ever for smart professionals like you, it’s easy to feel stuck where you are. In the middle of […]Read the full post >>
