Get Your (Career) Power Back
“Most powerful is he who has himself in his own power." - Seneca Too many people are feeling powerless when it comes to their career choices. They will say things like: "I don't like my job but I'm afraid I…
Feedback: How Open Are You?
Asking others for feedback is one of the easiest ways to immediately improve your performance and happiness on the job. Simply ask those you work most closely with, "How am I doing?" and you'll gain insight into steps you could…
4 Tips to Stay Career Relevant (Podcast with Marci Alboher)
Last week, I caught the David Letterman show. My former boss Martha Stewart was on. It was fun to see Martha and Dave hamming it up - two seasoned media personalities still relevant after years on the job. Dave announced…
Join Me for #Tchat and Find Your Career Genius (Wed 2/5 6:30p ET)
No matter what your industry or level of experience, your employer and you benefit when you find your Career Genius. Find out why Soul Search then Job Search is so much more effective and rewarding than traditional "fit-yourself-into-a-job-description" methods. Join Laura…
View the Clip from My Recent Fox Business Segment
Recently I was asked to appear on Fox Business to react to A Salary Guide For Your 20s, 30s, And 40s.Be careful. Read it and you might get depressed. I did. According to the guide my salary has peaked. Beyond…
Does your elevator pitch have the personal touch?
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…
3 Career Resolutions To Add to Your List
"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…
Give (or Get) The Gift of Career Happiness
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…
Ready to find a better job? A new resource can help.
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…
Career Assessments: Helpful or Not?
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…