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Should I stay or should I go: Career advice from The Clash
In your career it can be hard to decide sometimes whether to wait out times of disruption or leave to find greener pastures. The Clash song "Should I stay or should I go?" illustrates this quandary very well. Here are some tips on how to deal with the situation.
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.
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!
Career Wisdom According to Yogi
An excerpt from Winning the Game of Work, a book published by New Degree Press, on some of the unwritten rules of succeeding at work and illustrated by the wisdom of Yogi Berra, NY Yankees catcher.
Say No in Order to Say Yes for Career Success
It's a small word but it's one of the most powerful in the universe -- no! When you learn to say no it gives you the power to say yes to the activities that will help you succeed in your 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.
The overachiever’s guide to overcoming self-doubt
Many high-performers will rush to the next challenge without savoring or celebrating their accomplishments without fully recognizing their true contribution to the positive outcome.
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.
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.