Who knew that a poker player had some great advice on making major career change decisions? This summer, I read Annie Duke’s latest book on decision-making, "Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk...
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The Career Change Puzzle: Piece Together Your Talents, Skills, Interests, and Values
If you’ve been faced with the career change puzzle, that is, considering a career change but being unsure what you should do, you're not alone. In fact, the average person changes careers 5-7 times...
Switching Careers Successfully: Strategies to Make the Leap
Switching careers can be a daunting task, but it's also an opportunity to pursue your passion and find fulfillment in your work. Whether you're feeling stuck in your current job or simply looking...
Using Informational Interviews for a Successful Career Transition
Are you tired of feeling stuck in your current career but unsure of where to go next? Look no further than informational interviews. By connecting with professionals in your desired industry or...
How to Ask for a Raise: 9 Steps to Ask for and Get a Raise
With inflation running rampant, you have a legitimate reason to ask your manager for a raise. Your salary may not be keeping pace with your living expenses. That said, it is best not to assume that...
New Year, New Career: How to Navigate a Mid-Life Career Change
The new year is a great time for reflection on all areas of our lives. Given how much time we spend working, it may be time to ask yourself whether now is the time for a mid-life career change. It...
How Does an Artist’s Date Bring Creativity to Your Career and Life?
"Art is the elimination of the unnecessary." -- Pablo Picasso Many years ago I read Julia Cameron’s book, The Artist’s Way. Two of her tips were key to starting my career as an author and writer....
Reinvent Yourself with a Mid-Life Career Change
What is one sure-fire way to know it's time for a career change? Hitting the snooze alarm every morning and dragging yourself to work. If you dread Mondays, let me assure you that it is time to find...
Could Your Weaknesses Derail Your Career?
In his book, Principles, Ray Dalio asserts that when you encounter a weakness you have four choices. You can: Deny them Accept them and work at them Accept your weakness and find ways around them...
Rethink the Role of Work in Your Life
Why is everyone seemingly rethinking the role of work in our lives? The USA broke a record when 4.4 million people quit their jobs in September 2021. There are some theories as to why this Great...
Coaching-What to Know Before Making a Career Change
I’ve been working with one of my business coaching clients for several months now. He's a very successful entrepreneur and business owner in his mid-50’s. He could easily retire. However, he...
Find a Job that Makes You Happy
You can use the laws of attraction to attract a job that makes you happy. I realize this may sound a bit far-fetched, especially in a culture where we associate hard work and effort with success....
