Lately, I’ve been working with several parents (not just moms!) who are returning to the workforce after a hiatus spent on caring for children. Many, understandably, worry about how the gap in their employment may be perceived, and one of the first topics they raise is how to speak to Read more…
Introverts: here’s your permission slip. You are hereby excused from answering your phone. Even when you’re in a job search, there’s no need to respond to that ring tone (unless it’s a scheduled job interview). Let callers leave a message. Then you get to deliberate about what you want to Read more…
I wrote this article for LinkedIn. Check it out.
I just turned 50, and in celebration, I wanted to collect 50 lessons about that I’ve learned over the years. Alas, I couldn’t make it all the way to 50, so maybe that’s lesson #1: don’t try to force cute symmetry. Most of these ideas are related to careers, but on some Read more…
Hey, I’m turning 50 this month, and I’m in major celebratory mode. I’d like to do something to recognize the people I’ve worked with, so I’m offering a free coaching session to each of my past and current clients during 2016. Basically, you qualify if you’ve ever paid me money for Read more…
The question “Who am I?” is vital to career exploration. You need to know your strengths, your limits, how you self-sabotage, what lights you up, how you unconsciously push money away, the impact you have on people. There are layers and layers to you, and it’s worth delving into them. Read more…