Have you ever wanted to rebuild your confidence? Or do you wish you could hit the reset button and feel stronger in your career, fast? But it feels difficult, mysterious, elusive. I’m going to tell you the truth: Everybody wants to build (or rebuild) confidence. You’re not broken and you’re not alone, and yes, you […]Read the full post >>
Ready for a fresh start, whenever you’re watching this? Whether it’s January or June, you deserve a Year of RE: rewind, rethink, revive, reset. Your mindset’s a great place to start. In this short video (<3 minutes), I share a strategy you can use to reset your thinking and create the space for anything you […]Read the full post >>
A client who leads a large team now 100% remotely, asked me this: “How can I make work easier in 2021 for my teams, my peers and even myself?” I paused for a minute, with no simple answers in sight, and no obvious easy button in a time that’s been hard for so many. But […]Read the full post >>
In a year as tough as this one, you might be hunting for things to be thankful for at work. We’re thankful of course for our jobs**, and for others doing the tough jobs that keep us all moving forward: healthcare and hospital workers, delivery people, staff in essential companies such as grocery stores, and […]Read the full post >>
The idea of job stability first hit me hard a few years ago, when I was on my way to a live speaking engagement in Washington, D.C. (back in the day when we did such things. We will again, I know! ) While in my cab from the airport, I got a text from the […]Read the full post >>
Here’s a true story of follow up failure . . . Once upon a time, in a land of accelerated unemployment, a well-connected and experienced coach volunteered to share advice at a national online career fair. During the event, she talked to 15 different job seekers from all walks of life. At the end of […]Read the full post >>
“I thought this was my dream job,” Mark told me as he debated whether it was time to leave his company. “But right now, I hate the office politics.” Mark’s not alone. Most of us get annoyed with the crazy junior high dance we call “office politics.” But rather than shy away (’cause truthfully, they’re […]Read the full post >>
No matter whether you’re working remotely or marching mask-first into a traditional office, my bet is that you’ve got a few scary people at work with you. I don’t mean the Slack stalker or the security guard who gives you the stink eye. Those people aren’t truly scary, and you’ve probably figured out how to […]Read the full post >>
For many of us, just saying the words “annual review” sends our nervous system into overdrive. But the best way to lower the pressure is to focus NOW on what to do BEFORE your annual review. Plus, while it’s trendy for companies to talk about shifting from annual performance reviews to continuous feedback, most companies […]Read the full post >>
No matter where you are in your career, I bet you want to make a difference at work. If you are, I’m grateful. We need YOU in our world of work, now more than ever. The desire to make a difference—however that looks to you—matters. But the path to get there isn’t obvious. Contrary to […]Read the full post >>
