One of my current clients has a goal to improve her communication skills. I hear this goal from almost every one of my clients in every stage of their career. It demonstrates self-awareness that even professionals at the top of their game want to be better communicators. Being a better communicator can be broken downContinue reading “Improved Communications Skills should be a Goal that lasts your entire Career”
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Thank you Adam Grant, You Explained Why I Wander the Aisles of Target So Often
Last year, I took on a new freelance project and was out to lunch with my new colleagues. Because this group travels quite a bit for work, we were discussing how/where we do our best work. Both of my colleagues described a quiet room with few distractions where they could put their head down andContinue reading “Thank you Adam Grant, You Explained Why I Wander the Aisles of Target So Often”
How to Evaluate Your Work in the Gig Economy
The Gig Economy: it’s sexy, liberating, and scary. So how do you know if you’re doing it right? I recently went through this three-step exercise with a client to create a clear understanding of how she is currently spending her time and effort and shift to spending if more effectively. 1 – Establish Clear CareerContinue reading “How to Evaluate Your Work in the Gig Economy”
It’s Not You; It’s Me Resignation Letter
A resignation letter is meant to achieve two objectives: 1 – Provide HR with the details they need to complete their paperwork. Namely, identify your last day. 2 – A thank you letter to the company that you are resigning from. As you prepare to leave your current company, take some time to reflect onContinue reading “It’s Not You; It’s Me Resignation Letter”
Man, I Wish I Could Do That
I’ve taken a few risks in my career. Well, I don’t see them as risks but more as twists and turns. About every 5-7 years, I have taken a sabbatical. One time I spent 7 months volunteering in Peru. And just recently my husband and I traveled extensively in our Airstream. Over the years (andContinue reading “Man, I Wish I Could Do That”
The Value of Having a Dream Job
I’ve had many dream jobs throughout my life. Some dream jobs that have been on my list were an Executive Director for a non-profit or to run an agency. While I haven’t officially had either of those titles, these positions have been incredibly valuable to my career growth and development. Here are three strategies whereContinue reading “The Value of Having a Dream Job”
What Skill will you Develop this Year?
Your career development is solely your responsibility. You get to develop the skills you want. You get to apply for the roles that you can use those skills and develop more. You get to seek out mentors and accountability partners who can help you achieve your goals. Now, sometimes it may feel like our developmentContinue reading “What Skill will you Develop this Year?”
Difficult isn’t a barometer you’re on the right path
I used to be motivated by the whole “no pain, no gain” and other strong quotes about how brilliance is on the other side of hard work. I don’t always buy it anymore. It doesn’t have to be difficult. And we shouldn’t use pain or difficulties as a barometer we’re on the right path. I’veContinue reading “Difficult isn’t a barometer you’re on the right path”
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