Let’s be real: even the thought of having a tough conversation with your boss can make your stomach turn. Whether it’s about feeling undervalued, overwhelmed, overlooked, or just off, these conversations are never easy. But they’re necessary. If you’ve been avoiding saying something because you don’t want to come across
It stings, doesn’t it? You’ve been showing up, taking on extra responsibilities, and maybe even mentoring others, only to find out the promotion you were hoping for went to someone else, again. It’s easy to feel discouraged or even question your own worth when this happens. But let’s take a
It’s a tricky spot to be in: you’ve been doing solid work, maybe even going above and beyond, but you haven’t received a pay raise in what feels like forever. You keep hoping your boss will notice and your loyalty or performance will speak for itself. But the months (and
If your annual performance review is looming and all you can feel is dread, you’re not alone. Even a lot of high-performing professionals cringe at the idea of being judged for an entire year’s worth of work in a 30-minute meeting. Maybe you’re unsure of what to say. Or you
If your workdays are starting to feel like you’re stuck on cruise control, it might be time to check the dashboard. Coasting isn’t always a bad thing. It can be a breather after a long season of hustle. But when you find yourself in a stagnant role, it’s a sign
Let me guess, you’ve tried every time management hack in the book. Color-coded calendars. Productivity apps. Early wake-ups. Late nights. And still, your to-do list somehow gets longer by the hour. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. One of the biggest red flags in a struggling career isn’t a
Let’s be honest, most people don’t have the luxury of just walking away from a job that’s not working for them. Bills still have to be paid, family responsibilities don’t disappear, and opportunities for a career change don’t always show up overnight. But this doesn’t mean you have to stay
I recently was interviewed for a webinar where I discussed the importance of companies treating their job candidates and employees by the Golden Rule. Common courtesy and treating people the way you’d want to be treated goes a long way, especially in the hiring process where first impressions are made.
Let’s be honest: searching for a job is difficult enough without accidentally making it even harder. In the 25 years I’ve been a career coach, I’ve seen job seekers unintentionally sabotage their own search—not because they’re lazy or unqualified, but simply because they don’t know what they don’t know, resulting
With any career change or job search, there’s risk involved. There’s the emotional risk of rejection, and the financial risk of going too long between jobs without a paycheck. And, if you’re still in your current job, there’s the risk of your boss finding out you’re seeking something new. Another
Imposter syndrome, the nagging feeling you’re not as capable at what you do (or hope to do) as others may think, can be debilitating. Just reading a job ad or looking at the to-do list of starting your own business can trigger it. Of course there are some ways to
In recent news, many workers are getting laid off from large companies headquartered here in Nashville, and also from government jobs in Washington, DC and around the country. Losing a job can feel like a punch in the gut, whether you saw it coming or not. It can be a
