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Colette’s Career Story: My Time in the Old Boys’ Club
Colette's career story of surviving divorce, raising five kids, getting a second degree, working as a woman in male-dominated construction industry, facing gender discrimination and ultimately starting her own construction company.
Seeking the Holy Grail: Achieving Satisfaction, Balance and Grace at Work
A few years ago I decided to leave my job to do something different. I felt a higher calling. Today through executive and career coaching I help other people find happiness and success in their jobs.
Career Curb-Appeal: Job Search Lessons from HGTV
Job search can be difficult and competitive. Your chances of landing a job more quickly can be increased greatly if you pay attention to your "career curb appeal." I share job search tips in this article.
I hate my job and I can’t find the corkscrew!
Sometimes when we are stressed at work, we may resort to less than healthy coping mechanisms. It's important to recognize when you need to take productive action to change your situation and look for a new job or career to manage your health and stress.
More work, no raise? Strategies to come out ahead
In times of crisis or transition you may hear someone say, "Keeping your job is the new raise." While you may be grateful to be employed, it still doesn't feel good to work harder for the same or less money. Here are some strategies for coming out on top when this happens to you.
More work, same pay? Start with STOP
I have heard of many examples of employees being asked to take on substantially more responsibility without the benefit of a raise, formal promotion or even change in title resulting feelings are of stress and uncertainty. Your immediate concern needs to be managing your stress.
You’ve got great ideas — stop editing yourself!
Way too often our biggest obstacle in career advancement in ourselves. We have great ideas but we don't share them because we fear what others may think. It's time to step up and let your light shine.
Overcoming the Superhero syndrome at work
Don't let "superhero syndrome" stand in the way of your career progression. Start valuing yourself and stop over-performing, learn to say no and set boundaries. Move ahead with less stress.
Acceptance in the Time of COVID
Blog post about the decisions and trade-offs that we need to make during the COVID pandemic. It can difficult to deal with the isolation but when put in context it is worth accepting the social distancing.