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”
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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”
4 Lessons from a High Performing Team
“Teamwork doesn’t seem like work.” Early on in my career, a friend used to say this all the time usually while playing teams in Halo. But it has become one of my top 5 sayings while working on teams. Probably because people find is so cheesy they can’t help but smile when they hear it.Continue reading “4 Lessons from a High Performing Team”
Moms, you can have it all!
In honor of Mother’s Day this Sunday, I wanted to repost this blog and give some love to moms – in all their amazingness. The dichotomy of raising a family vs. career growth is shifting. Yes, moms, you can have it all and you should have that opportunity! Over the past few years, I’ve interviewedContinue reading “Moms, you can have it all!”
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”
3 Ways to Nail Your Performance Review
Performance Reviews are an amazing time to focus on your professional development. Here are three strategies to make the most of them. 1 – Listen. Naturally, there will be positive and negative feedback shared during your performance review. And you may want to figure out who said that about you or what situation someone wasContinue reading “3 Ways to Nail Your Performance Review”
Diversity & Inclusion: Listen & Learn During Black History Month
There are three sides to every story: yours, theirs, and the truth. Think about when two kids get in trouble and their parent asks each of them what happened. It’s usually two different stories and neither is the complete truth. I’ve been in conversations with people recently: “why do we need Black History Month? It’sContinue reading “Diversity & Inclusion: Listen & Learn During Black History Month”
How will you invest in your career development in 2018?
A new year is upon us. You may be starting the year off strong with great momentum or you may be exhausted by 2017 and need a boost. Either way, you should constantly have a career development plan in place. You are solely responsible for your own career development. There are a number of supportContinue reading “How will you invest in your career development in 2018?”
Top 5 Moments Of 2017
One of the most powerful motivators for moving forward is taking the time to celebrate those little victories. Seeing how far you’ve come is great motivation to go even further. 2017 was a big year for me and here are the top 5 moments that moved me forward! 1 – Changing my tax status. InContinue reading “Top 5 Moments Of 2017”
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