"My career chose me. I don't even know how I ended up in this job. How do I get out and fast?" While not actual quotes from my clients (those are protected for confidentiality) this is an unfortunate running theme…
People often contact me to find more meaning in their careers. They want to make a difference but aren't sure how. If this sounds familiar, read on. Below is an inspiring example of a one woman whose dream of helping…
Often times we need an outside perspective to see solutions to our career struggles. The WetFeet Survival Guide for Women in Business by Sarah Baicker offers just that perspective. Completed in conjunction with The Forte Foundation, the guide focuses on…
Recently I was invited to speak at PepsiCo on the subject of working smarter not harder. Having spent much of my career in corporate America, I know many workers feel stretched just to keep up with daily activities.With this in…
Here are a few more of my favorite moments from the XXIX Summer Olympic Games and the lessons we can apply to our own lives and careers...."I said I'd try to get a medal and hopefully it'd be a gold…
I am completely enthralled with the XXIX Olympic Games. I find it tremendously uplifting to watch people stretch themselves and rise to the occasion. In particular, I've been struck by the comments of US swimmer Jason Lezak. (If you haven't…
A key question I ask my clients at the start of our work together is "What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail?" I get varied responses - be my own boss, travel the world, run for office,…
Reading all the negative news about the economy, layoffs and the rising price of oil is enough to depress even the most optomistic among us (of which I count myself.) So to inspire you this week, I wanted to share…
Too often people overlook the informational interview as a key tool in landing a new job or making a career change. I got my previous job at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia through an informational interview. It was a conversation that…
Have you ever felt like a Jack or Jane-of-all-trades, master of none? It's a problem for many of my clients. We (yes, I include myself) can often feel like our multiple interests are a problem, causing us to feel scattered…
