Here’s one job-search strategy I wish more people would use – it’s not new or revolutionary, but so many don’t do it. And it can separate you from all the noise out there and the hundreds of applications a hiring manager receives. Stop just applying for jobs & start talking to people. It sounds so […]
I believe it is sad when people do not live up to their fullest potential. It’s a shame – and a waste of how they could have contributed to themselves, their work, their families, and the world. And I care because it means they’ve unknowingly denied themselves of a potentially richer, fuller and happier life. […]
Some people plan their careers. Others just fall into them. Either way, many of us do not think much about the choice after that. We go about our lives, doing what we have always done – until something changes. Maybe the work is not fun anymore. Maybe it is not serving us the way it […]
People cannot always see clearly when they are in their own heads. I run across this all the time – it’s not because people lack intelligence or self-awareness, but because we all have blind spots. We repeat familiar stories. We protect old identities and we confuse what we have always done with what we must […]
When people ask me, “What does a career coach do?” they are often expecting a practical answer: help me find a job, revise my résumé, prepare for an interview, fix up my LinkedIn profile, or decide whether I should stay or leave. Those things can absolutely be part of career coaching. But the most important […]
You’re not that happy in your job, you may be stuck, and for sure you are exhausted, frustrated, and not thinking straight about the whole thing. And your friends and family aren’t giving you brilliant advice either. It might be time to slow down and ask yourself a few questions. My favorite that I love […]
Things are constantly changing out there in the realm of the Job Search and probably faster than ever this year. Here (from what I’ve seen) are the top 3 biggest changes in the job search landscape lately, and these trends affect how people find jobs, how employers hire, and what skills are valued. 1. AI is […]
Psychological safety is people’s belief that they can speak up, ask questions, and make mistakes without fear of embarrassment or punishment. It’s an environment leaders should want to create because it is now recognized as one of the strongest predictors of learning behavior, innovation, quality improvement and team resilience. In complex, fast-moving environments, silence is […]
Most people tell me they feel stuck. But when we slow the conversation down, what I usually hear is something quite different. They aren’t stuck – they’re unclear. That may sound like a small distinction, but it isn’t. Here’s a simple way to tell the difference. If you were truly stuck, you would know what […]
More about the new Leadership Mindset in 2026: it’s long been known that emotional intelligence (EQ) is a well-studied predictor and enabler of effective leadership and team performance — not just a “soft skill.” It just seems like it’s more important now than ever. And even after all these years that we’ve been talking about […]