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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.
5 Steps to a Great LinkedIn Photo and Why It’s Critical to Your Success
LinkedIn profiles with a professional headshot are much more likely to get outreach from recruiters than those with no photo. Here are tips on how to get a great looking professional headshot.
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.
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.
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.
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.
9 Reasons Not to Hire a Career Coach
Hiring a career coach is an investment in your future. Often people view coaching as an expense rather than an investment in their own future. Many of my clients have enjoyed a return on investment that exceeds the cost of coaching within a few weeks.
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.
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.