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Overcoming Career Stagnation
Career stagnation is a common challenge faced by many professionals—more than 50% say they would love to switch to a more fulfilling career. In this post, I explore a real-life coaching client...
Dream Career: Manifest it with The Laws of Attraction
Have you ever caught yourself thinking about your dream career while juggling spreadsheets? We've all been there! But what if I told you that those reveries could be the stepping stones to your own...
Career Change Decisions: Your Guide to Knowing When to Quit
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...
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...
