Going Solo Mid-Career? How to Overcome Five Common Challenges
After decades of climbing the corporate ladder, many professionals dream of calling their own shots, turning years of hard-earned wisdom into a solo business. But the reality? The leap from corporate paycheck to self-generated income is rarely as smooth as the “follow your passion” posts make it sound. In my work helping mid- to late-career […]
Stuck in Your Career? How to Take Control Now
Not making what you are worth? Didn’t land the promotion you were promised a year ago? Feeling burned out? Not getting calls for interviews? If you answered yes to any of the above, it may be time to take a big step back, take a big deep breath, and work to take back control of […]
How to Maximize 2025 with 52 Learnings from 2024
Over the last few weeks, I spent time reflecting on what I learned over 2024 to help me plan what to focus on going into 2025. It’s a mix of personal and professional growth shaping what is ahead in 2025. Overarching Themes Personally & Professionally Personal Growth – Health Personal Growth – Relationships Personal Growth […]
Tired of Applying? How to Uncover Opportunities
Between fake jobs, 100s, if not 1000s, applying to the same job, never hearing back, or getting the automated immediate rejection email, this year for job seekers has been frustrating, to say the least. Even worse, only ~20% of real jobs are visible online. How do you find the rest? Here are my tips on […]
Free Your Mind! Quick Activity to Unlock Your Potential
This month I continue to explore tips and techniques to focus on you during this (maybe not so) busy holiday season. Last week we talked about learning how to coach yourself (don’t forget to grab a copy of Coach Your Self Up: Self-Coaching Skills for Success by Mike Normant). As I stated in the last […]
Brink of Burnout? Lost? Learn How to Self Coach
This month, while we are busy shopping online or doing something nice for friends or family, I want to make sure each and every one of us is remembering to take care of ourselves. While you may not be rushing from one event to another this holiday season (thanks COVID), you may be on the […]
Thank Yourself – Find Your Zeal and Be Remarkable Now
It’s Motivation Monday in our “Be Thankful” month long series. Today’s final message is about being thankful for and to yourself! While you may have Zoomed with loved ones or played games with your household, what did you do for yourself over the last few days? Many of us still shopped like any other year […]
Be Fearless this Fall – Do Something Scary to Achieve Your Dreams
It’s Motivation Monday, and almost Halloween! As many are either in a career transition or thinking about one – what would you do if you were not afraid to pursue your dreams and passions? Pick something you are afraid of doing, do it this week before Halloween then post how it went! #motivation #success #inspiration #career #goals #personaldevelopment
The New Midlife Crisis Amid a Crisis: Career Pivots
1% Brian Bosché has a “7 to 1” principle he shares in his work on purpose – 7 months is 1% of our productive lives. 1% of the time we have to earn a salary. Build a business. Give back. Be great. 1% has now come and gone since COVID quarantines, hibernations, lockdowns started. I […]
Simple Tips To Break the COVID Groundhog’s Day Cycle
It’s yet another Motivation Monday! As I have been talking with clients and colleagues I keep hearing “it’s groundhog’s day again” and “I don’t have the motivation to do XYZ”. I get it – I too have been in ruts and funks since COVID hibernation began. Here is what I do to get out of […]