Creating an elevator pitch scares most people. But I've uncovered a powerful secret - the personal touch. Adding it will not only make it easier for you to create your pitch, but it will also make it easier for others…
"Good resolutions are simply checks that men draw on a bank where they have no account." ~Oscar WildePerhaps. But that isn't going to stop us from trying. As the ball drops tonight in Times Square (just two blocks from my…
We all have the power to make a difference with our time and talents. In my ten years of coaching, I have seen that we are each uniquely built to fulfill a specific purpose. The challenge is that most people…
I've been a fan of Monster.com since their early commercials featuring kids who wanted to grow up and become "middle managment" or "yes-men." Hilarious! What can I say, I like companies that encourage people to follow their dreams. Monster is…
It's good to be open to career insights from all kinds of sources. As a career coach and radio host*, I have had clients use everything from numerology to astrology to figure out an auspicious time to launch a new…
Most of us assume that the way to find a job is to see what’s available in job listings or to select a career based on someone’s advice, but these often lead to unfulfilling career choices. You only need to…
Where do you work best? Wouldn't it be great if your boss asked you this question?! Even if he/she doesn't ask, you can create a thoughtful response and bring up the subject yourself. Be careful though. In my experience, too many…
A recent study revealed the moms are the breadwinners in 40% of households. I feel it's great that women are making more and more moms are the breadwinners in families. But I hope it's not because more men have recently…
I had such a great time on The Today Show - it was wonderful to tell my son Mercer's story and inspire others to make the small changes that make a big difference. In case you missed it: WATCH MY…
