Do you struggle with how to tell your story at work? When you try, does it seem like either folks don’t get it—or don’t see why it’s important? You’re not alone. Learning how to tell your story at work is a skill most of us were never taught. But in a competitive job market, it’s […]Read the full post >>
“I need to build confidence at work with my team and leaders right now. But everything’s so uncertain in our company—heck, in the WORLD! How can I build confidence when I don’t have all the answers? And how can I feel confident in myself when I’m feeling kinda lost?” My coaching client asked me this […]Read the full post >>
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 >>
Where do YOU need a networking nudge? I want to hear from you! Watch this short (<3 min) video first, and then email me your reply. Seriously, I want to hear from YOU! While we’re on the subject, here are a few more networking tools for you: I’ve Written the Networking Emails for You […]Read the full post >>
In times of crisis–when your world seems to be falling apart at the seams–you’ve got to remember one thing. You only control three things: Everything you do Everything you say,and Everything you think. That’s it. And that’s a lot. But during times of crisis, it’s easy for us to slip into a constant refrain of […]Read the full post >>
Earlier this year, I taught my popular webinar, “Mastering the Art of Bragging: What Today’s Professionals & Other Humble Leaders Need to Know” for alumni of the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. The full webinar is private to their group**, but here’s a short video that shares of my point of view here […]Read the full post >>
For the most part, I love birthdays. What I don’t love about birthdays is they can sometimes make us think too much. I’m all for deep thoughts. But too often the birthday-triggered thoughts sound something like this: What am I doing with my life? Does my work really matter? Am I getting ahead in my […]Read the full post >>
Full disclosure: I’m not a mom. But as a coach, speaker & writer, it’s my responsibility to pass along the mom-like career advice that I know works–especially the ideas I’ve learned that ensure you create a red cape career. A red cape career is one where you’re bringing your superpowers to work, and you feel […]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 >>
Made any scary career moves lately? Not like deciding to leave your accounting job and start a goat farm . . . Or leaving your goat farm to join an accounting firm . . . No, the true scary moves are ones you’re making without even realizing you’re making them. They’re the ones getting in […]Read the full post >>
