You hate your job, but because of it you don’t have the time or energy to start the overwhelming process of finding something new. And you think you can’t quit it until you find another job. But is that really a true statement, or just a common myth? Let’s look
Most of the places I’ve worked at in my career have been wonderful places of employment. However, there was one college I worked for that had low staff morale campus-wide. I provided career services for the students, but oftentimes faculty and staff would come to my office seeking job search
Fall is my favorite time of year to paddle board. Here in Tennessee, both the water and the weather is still warm through September and October, but there’s less humidity. Also the water is calmer and the leaves are prettier. I remember one autumn when paddling with a couple who
“Focus precedes success.” Bobb Biehl I recently got the question, “How do you keep yourself focused on your goals?” One of the things I do to stay focused on my own goals is to follow what I teach my clients. I help them not just set goals but achieve them so
In last week’s Part 1 post, I talked about the unfortunate reality of ageism that still occurs in the hiring process. I also talked about several things you can avoid on your resume to reduce your risk of age discrimination and increase your chances of landing an interview. This week
While ageism is illegal in hiring processes, it unfortunately still happens to those over 40. Also unfortunately, there’s not a lot a job seeker can do to fight it. My clients who’ve previously experienced age discrimination often say, “If I could just get in the door for an interview I
You may remember reading about my client Robert in my post entitled “How to Know If You’re In the Wrong Job“. Robert is the one who has talents and passions in both illustration and foreign languages. But instead he had a job he dreaded going to every day. When you
What does it take to have a good life? As a career coach to those currently going through career and life transitions, I often have clients coming to me because they’ve realized their jobs are eating away at their personal lives. They feel like they’re life is no longer good
It was 2011 and I was waiting for my new client in his publicist’s conference room. He was a recording artist coming in to begin his media coaching with me to prep him for his radio interviews. In our first session he told me his life story, how he got
I was sitting at my desk in my office when the email showed up in my inbox. It was another request for an informational interview. (If you don’t know what an informational interview is, click here.) But this request was different from all the others. It wasn’t the usual lame
If your career goal is to become a public speaker, or to offer a service where public speaking will be one of your revenue streams, you should first read this. (And, if your an aspiring singer/songwriter here in Nashville, you should also read this since the same advice will apply
Whenever I meet with a potential career coaching client, one of the first questions I ask is, “What do you wish you had more of: time, money, or confidence?” The majority of people respond with confidence as their top choice. Confidence seems to elude so many people. Why is this?
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