This is the final article in a 3-part series on how to get unstuck in your job search. Read Part 1 on networking and Part 2 on why applying to more jobs isn’t working. For many people, networking feels uncomfortable.…
This is part of 3-part series on how to get unstuck in your job search. If you missed it, start with how networking can unlock opportunities. If your job search feels stuck, your first instinct might be to apply to…
This is the first in a 3-part series on what to do when your job search feels stuck. Recently, I was coaching two different job seekers—and both were feeling desperate. They had applied to multiple opportunities, landed some interviews, and…
One of the most common challenges my clients bring to coaching is the stress of a difficult relationship — a colleague who won’t collaborate, a supervisor who feels adversarial, a friend, family or community connection whose behavior leaves them drained.…
Career Tip from my newsletter. Stop limiting your career search to jobs that already exist. In a rapidly changing world of work, many of the most aligned roles are not posted—they are co-created. If your job is changing or going…
“Your work is to discover your world and then with all your heart give yourself to it.” – Buddha Most people don’t think of themselves as a genius. And yet, every person has a core genius—a unique combination of skills,…
In this milestone 101st episode of Making a Living with Maggie, we're taking an honest look at the state of work today — and what it truly means to thrive, not just survive. So many people are feeling stretched thin,…
In this episode, I welcome Ilise Benun, a business coach and mentor for designers, copywriters, and creative professionals, to share insights on making a living from your creative talents. Ilise, author of seven books including The Creative Professional's Guide to…
AI is increasingly becoming part of the hiring process, and for job seekers, that shift can feel unfamiliar—even a little intimidating. But I want to flip that perspective: AI interviews aren’t just a test for you. They’re also a golden…
People come to me when they have career goals and challenges. Some aren’t sure what direction to take. Others have ideas but are afraid to act on them. And some feel deeply frustrated or stuck. In my coaching practice, I…
