Sometimes, a few simple practices are all it takes to produce profound change.

There’s no rule that says you have to keep moving up in order to consider your career a success. There’s a lot to be said for the pride of a job well done. But if you’re capable of more, there’s a real financial cost to stalling out in your career.

We talk with people every day who are feeling stuck in their careers. They’re disappointed because something isn’t working the way they wanted it to. Maybe they feel they’ve been waiting too long for their next promotion. Or they have a boss who doesn’t support them. Or they have challenging relationships with their colleagues. Or there’s some kind of tension on their teams that’s uncomfortable. Whatever the reason, they’re feeling unhappy – or just “meh” – in their current jobs.

I sprained my knee about a month ago. As far as I can recall, this is the first major injury I’ve sustained in my life (luckily!). It’s been a real learning experience figuring out how to ask for – and accept – help.
My first session with the physical therapist was a great reminder about the value of working with a professional.

Being present to yourself is an important first step in taking your career forward. Watch the video below or the blog post that follows to learn more. What do I mean by “being present to yourself”? I mean: Being aware of what you want, separate from other people’s...

There’s a lot in the news right now about the economy – inflation, record high gas prices, recession. Many professionals are feeling worried about money, despite having relatively good salaries. The anxieties are both short-term and long-term. In the short-term,...

With almost 20 years of experience in his industry, Paul was promoted to a Director level position in the fall of 2021. His new supervisor suggested that he work with Alida as he stepped into his new role. Right away, Paul jumped into learning new skills to make him a more effective leader. With guidance from Alida, he began to look at his own leadership style and strengths and discovered some unique things about himself.

Years ago, when LinkedIn was first a thing, my brother-in-law said, "You know, the insidious thing about LinkedIn is that it feels like you're doing work because you're clicking and typing and all that, but you're not actually getting work done." That is the trap of...