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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.
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.
What great opportunities are you overlooking?
Sometimes we miss great opportunities because it shows up looking differently than what we'd imagined. It can be helpful to step back and see the whole picture sometimes so you understand you goals in the larger context.
Is Career Nostalgia Holding You Back?
Sometimes if you've liked a job, things may change around you gradually and you may subconsciously wait for the good times to come back. This is career nostalgia and it can stand in the way of your career advancement.
Can a lowly tomato really make you productive?
The pomodoro is a time management technique that can help you be more productive in 25-minute sprints. It's great for shiny object people or those who are easily distracted to maintain focus and get things done.
Lessons learned from a bad boss
It can be natural to want to quit your job when you're faced with a toxic workplace or bad boss. It may seem contradictory but I learned some valuable lessons from working from a very bad boss.
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.