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5 big lies that block your progress… and how to conquer them
Recognize the common beliefs that can hold you back from making progress toward your goals. I share why you may encounter them and what to do to get past them to reach your career and life goals.
How I learned to live happily with my gremlin, Ralph
I call that little voice in your head that sometimes says mean things to you a gremlin. The gremlin can be very annoying but it's job is to keep you safe at all costs even if it makes you unhappy. Here are a few tips on how to make friends with your gremlin so you can stay safe and happy!
What’s Career Santa bringing you this year?
Like a child who no longer believes in Santa, too often we can give up on believing we can get true satisfaction from our careers. However, when you clarify and ask for what you want career-wise you're more likely to get it.
Of Orange Groves and Wild Ponies: Career Highs and Lows
Our best and worst days at work can help us determine what direction we'd like to go in next. It's important to pay attention to where we get joy and where we feel burdened to know what makes us happy.
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.
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.
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.
This is the year you get what you REALLY want
Way too often New Year's resolutions are gone before the end of January,. Here are five ways you achieve your new year's resolutions and enjoy lasting change in your life and career.
Summoning the Courage to Make a Career Pivot
There is no change without risk. When you are considering a job change or career pivot, it can be scary. After all, there's risk involved in leaving a job that you're familiar with. There's also risk in staying. Here are lessons I learned when I left my job.