One of my favorite lines from my friend Kristoffer (KC) Carter’s new book is this: “The greater the volatility, the more determined we must be to slow down and make better decisions.” It’s something I need to remember, often. Maybe you do, too. That’s why it’s the perfect time for KC’s book, “Permission to Glow: […]Read the full post >>
Making a career change at 50 (or later) isn’t just the realm of the lottery winner or risk-ready entrepreneur. It’s possible for you, too. In fact, more and more people are making some kind of career change at 50+ because they’re ready to make a conscious choice about their life at work. They want a […]Read the full post >>
It’s a struggle many of us have as we grow in our careers: once we’ve mastered what we’re great at, we’re ready for the next challenge. Except those who love us doing what we do (like our boss, leaders, and colleagues) aren’t always excited to help us move forward. That’s when we have to take […]Read the full post >>
If you search “how to avoid career burnout,” you’ll discover tacit advice like: “Get some exercise,” or “Meditate to control your stress,” or “Manage your time better.” Which sounds lovely. But that kind of “wisdom” gives me indigestion. Truth is, the old school ways to avoid career burnout don’t work anymore. That makes sense, right? […]Read the full post >>
I’m so glad you registered for our webinar! If you missed it or want to watch it again, here’s the replay. Remember, your registration also included an ebook version of my new book, “Red Cape Rescue: Save Your Career Without Leaving Your Job.” Check your email for details. Also, get my free toolkit to go […]Read the full post >>
Managing upward can seem like managing through a minefield. One misstep, and . . . BOOM! But let’s face it. If you’re a smart professional who wants to do good things for your company and your career, you’ve got to master the skill of managing upward–effectively communicating with and influencing your boss and other leaders […]Read the full post >>
What’s the future of work in the new decade? Uhh. . .how long ya got? #bigquestions As I’m writing this, it’s a new year and even a new decade, depending on when you start counting. And as is true every new year, and especially every decade, experts come out of the filing cabinets with their […]Read the full post >>
A few years ago, I noticed that most of the year-end review tools out there focused on the negative. You know–here’s what you HAVEN’T DONE, here’s the goal you MISSED, etc. That perspective drove me crazy. Plus, to be honest, it made me feel like crap right at a time when I needed to feel […]Read the full post >>
Sometimes it seems we’re engaged in a series of battles on our way to career success. We battle for the best job, battle our competition, even battle our commute. Phew. No wonder we’re exhausted. But in my coaching work, I’ve discovered that the biggest battle each of us have is actually within our control to […]Read the full post >>
I’m not well-schooled in the specifics of The Bible, but a passage making its way around the popular media today caught my eye. Proverbs 24:17 reads, “Do not rejoice when your enemies fall, and do not let your heart be glad when they stumble.” Of course, folks are using those words as caution against excessive […]Read the full post >>