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I get your world and I want to help you win at work.
Sometimes, a few simple practices are all it takes to produce profound change.
Busy Isn’t Effective When It Comes to Your Job Search
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...
COACHING CASE STUDY: From Completely Overwhelmed to Thriving in a New Role
Jennifer was coming up on her 5 year work anniversary in the most complex leadership position she had yet to have in her career. She had put all she had into the role and was meeting and exceeding expectations. However, working so hard to keep her head above water was catching up to her.
Power Boost Your Career by Overcoming Connection Regrets
This is our final post in the series on regrets, based on Daniel Pink’s new book The Power of Regret. We’ve been looking at each of the 4 core regrets that Pink identified in his research, and noting how each can take a toll on someone’s career success. Connection...
It’s Time to Forgive Yourself: How Moral Regrets Can Stall Your Career
This is our third post in a series on regret, based on Daniel Pink’s new book The Power of Regret. Based on surveys with thousands of people, and countless interviews, Pink has identified 4 core types of regrets that people experience in their lives. In this series,...
No More Boldness Regrets: How to stop playing it safe and get on with your career
This week we’re tackling the issue of regret, based on Daniel Pink’s new book The Power of Regret. Pink has identified 4 core types of regrets that people experience in their lives. We’re looking each of these types of regret, and how they can hold you back in your...
“If only I had…” How Foundation Regrets Can Hold You Back
Daniel Pink has a new book out called The Power of Regret. In it, he identifies 4 core types of regrets that people experience in their lives. As I read it, I was struck by how each kind can lead to people stalling out in their careers. They get stuck, bogged down in...
COACHING CASE STUDY: From Barely Surviving to Thriving
With over 15 years of experience, Colleen* had worked her way up to become a Director of Operations at a large manufacturing site. She was responsible for a team of 200 with 5 direct reports. A year and a half into her new role, the company began making changes that made Colleen anxious about her future.
The Most Disempowering Phrase in the English Language
This might be the most disempowering phrase in the entire English language. It's the kind of phrase that can keep you stuck in a bad relationship, a bad job, a set of unhealthy habits, all kinds of things. Watch the video below or read the blog post that follows to...
The Stress Multiplier
Results are in from the American Psychological Association's Stress at Work survey. It's not pretty. The worst part is how different stressors amplify one another. If you're feeling high levels of stress at work, it's probably time to make a change. Watch the video...
COACHING CASE STUDY: Should I stay and try to make it work or is it time to leave?
Just 18 months into her new job, Jessica* was clear that her new work situation was untenable. Excited for this new opportunity, she had moved to a new area to take on a leadership position. She believed the move was a great step in her career path. However, from the moment she started, she realized the job was not what she expected.
COACHING CASE STUDY: Finally Doing Work She Was Meant to Do
With over 15 years of experience in marketing, Lisa* was recruited for a new role that initially seemed like a great opportunity. But, after she accepted the new job and got started, she began to realize the role was not what she expected. For over a year, she tried to make things work.
Having a Clear Purpose Can Be Powerful
Having a clear purpose can serve as a guiding light in your career. It helps you decide what really matters, and how you want to contribute. When those are clear, you can more easily identify roles and companies that will be a good fit. Watch the video below or the...