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 >>
As I look back on this year, I’ve been asked this question so many times: WHY did I write “Red Cape Rescue: Save Your Career Without Leaving Your Job”? Here’s why: you have more options than you think, and more power than you know. More in the video below. Get the book on Amazon here […]Read the full post >>
If the word “swagger” conjures up images of arrogant people bullying their way through your conference room, think again. There’s a new swagger in town, and it’s yours to take on right now, just as you are. Meet my friend Leslie Ehm, and grab her book “Swagger: Unleash Everything You Are and Become Everything You […]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’re engaged in any work that’s worthwhile, I can promise you one thing: it’s going to have a messy middle. That big project you’re leading at work? I don’t care how many times you’ve run the same plan before, it’ll all fall apart somewhere before everything falls into place. Your carefully navigated career? The […]Read the full post >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
Want more courage in your career? One place to start is to mine your mistakes. We all make them–even the smartest among us. Mining our mistakes helps us get clear about what’s gotten in our way in the past, so we can create new strategies to go forward. Here’s more in this short clip (4 […]Read the full post >>