(Graduation Advice) The Graduation Speech I Never Gave
Welcome, grads, to the new world of work. Don’t shudder–it’ll be great! But here are some things we want you to know first–things we know for sure. […]Read the full post >>
What My Mom Taught Me About Work
It’s Mother’s Day, and in writing a card to mine, I realized all the lessons she’s taught me–especially ones I use everyday to help change the world of work. We’d love to hear the lessons your mom taught you, too so share at the end of this post or on our Facebook page. Happy Mother’s Day, Mom! […]Read the full post >>
Is it Time to Telecommute? How to Redesign Your Role to Work from Anywhere
“Took me 90 minutes to go 11 miles,” a client told me recently with a sigh. She’s not alone. For many successful professionals, long commutes are sucking time and energy out of their lives at work. But they don’t think their roles are suited for telecommuting, or they worry that it’ll impact their careers. That’s […]Read the full post >>
3 (Silly) Beliefs That Stop Us From Asking for Help at Work, in Our Business, & in Our Career
Have you ever felt overwhelmed, frustrated, or confused at work, or in deciding on a next step for your business or career? What did you do? My hope is that you instantly reached out to the nearest trusted friend, colleague or coach, and got immediate relief. But in my everyday conversations with awesome people like […]Read the full post >>
19 Ways to Be Happy at Work (Psst: They All Take Five Minutes or Less)
Whether you’re celebrating the start of a new day or just can’t get that darned Pharrell Williams song out of your head, we all want to be happy at work. If you’ve mastered this—at least on most days—congrats. But many of us think it’ll take lots of hard work and change to be happy at […]Read the full post >>
Are You Celebrating Enough at Work? Five Things to Start
I like a good celebration as much as anyone. But do we really need to start celebrating Halloween before summer is officially over? Do we need to hear Christmas carols on the radio in September? Well, maybe we do. As I talk to clients and members of my speaking audiences, I’ve noticed an increased desire—a […]Read the full post >>
Five Ways to Snap Out of Your Own Groundhog Day
I’m not exactly sure how director/screenwriter Harold Ramis came up with the idea to connect this February faux-holiday with the story of a guy who keeps living the same day over and over until he gets it right, but it’s clear that most of us experience “Groundhog Day” in our workplaces–and on more days than Feb. […]Read the full post >>
How to Give More Attention (And Get What You Need)
Let’s face it. We all claim we want to give more attention to the things in our lives that matter. Our families. Our health. The work that’s in our superpower space and makes us feel like we’re wearing our red cape. But if we’re honest, we struggle. I know I do. There are just too […]Read the full post >>
6 Things to Be Thankful For at Work (And 3 May Surprise You)
(Here’s a post I wrote right before a recent US Thanksgiving—a day often marked by turkey trotting, pie demolishing, and hopefully, thanks giving. But I think the spirit of this article is worth keeping all year long, and hope it’s useful for you, too. If you don’t get our career & success emails regularly, click […]Read the full post >>
What to Do When You Don’t Feel Like Doing Anything at Work
It happens, even to the achievers among us. Sometimes, we don’t feel like doing anything at work. We’re stuck. Frozen, even (and not the Disney kind.) Oh sure, we can hear that teeny voice in our head saying, “Hey! There’s lots to do! Get busy, slacker!” But we just can’t find those jumper cables for […]Read the full post >>