Your sense of purpose
Why are you here? It’s one of the core questions of human existence, really, because without any purpose there’s no reason to live. Some people would frame this question as, […]
Where are you a leader?
Everyone’s a leader. No, really! We often assign the term to people who are in recognized positions of power and authority, but that weakens the term. If someone is going […]
Lightness and humor
I had a chance to work with over a hundred people last week in workshops around career planning. The theme of each session was on developing your own resilient career, […]
The underlying motivations of your boss
Is everyone out to get you? Really? I ask, because it seems that we sure act this way a lot. Our boss announces something, and instantly we’re trying to figure […]
The way you talk about work affects your own attitude
“This is a terrible place to work!” “My boss is an idiot!” “I hate my job!” We hear these complaints all the time, and we know how it affects us […]
There’s Some People I’d Work With, No Matter WHAT the Job!
I’ve been fortunate to have a few wonderful bosses over the course of my career. Not just decent, not just good, but truly exceptional people. I’ve also been fortunate that […]
Creating a custom job out of thin air
I’ve been fortunate to have had opportunities during my career to create jobs. Ultimately I even ended up creating customized jobs for myself, based on bringing my best talents and […]
Looking to Change Career? Emphasize Your Transferable Skills
It’s going to happen eventually: You feel stuck in your job role. You want to take your career in a different direction, but your education, your skills, and all the […]
How Giving to Others Opens Doors!
I’ve been involved with a fair number of volunteer organizations during my lifetime, and I’ve always been amazed at how much people are willing to give. On the face of […]
Understanding the problem helps find a better solution
As a coach, I work with clients all the time who struggle to make tough career decisions. Here’s what’s interesting about this: usually they’re so focused on trying to find […]