28 ways to play!

I recently started a daily play practice. Along with meditation, walking, and gratitude, I’m intentionally adding play to my daily routine. There are many benefits of play for adults as well as children, yet play isn’t something I often include in my day. It’s all too easy to get wrapped up in to-do lists to give much thought to play. … Read More

Read this before abandoning your dreams

People are judgmental jerks. Yes, even you. In fact, I bet you’re the most judgmental jerk when it comes to your dreams. I see it all the time in my work as a career coach– intelligent and capable people, aka you, who think you aren’t good enough to have a fulfilling career and earn a decent living. Maybe you show … Read More

How to make better decisions in work and life

As a career coach, the #1 problem people have in their career or business is they don’t know what to do. Sometimes they say, “I just have to figure out how to…,” or “I need to decide,” or even, “I’ve been thinking about it a lot and I think I need to…” All of the above comments really mean they … Read More

20 great questions to ask in a job interview

As a career coach I see job seekers make a lot of mistakes. One of the biggest mistakes job seekers make is looking for the job you think you can get rather than the job you want. Don’t make this mistake! Going after the obvious job may be the reason you end up bored and frustrated at work, changing jobs every few … Read More

Success, Suicide, and Entrepreneurs

1 in 3 entrepreneurs live with depression, and I’m one of them. I was first diagnosed with depression in childhood, along with anxiety and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). With an Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) score of 9 out of 10 adverse childhood experiences, I’m at high risk for serious physical and mental health problems from heart disease to suicide. … Read More

Overcoming Impostor Syndrome

I’m not afraid of being found out as fake. I don’t fear being a fraud. The first time I heard of impostor syndrome, I didn’t relate. “I don’t feel like an impostor,” I thought. It wasn’t until later I realized I do experience impostor syndrome. I don’t see myself as equal to those I aspire to associate with. I constantly feel … Read More

9 Secrets to Shift Your Money Mindset

What’s the deal with this money mindset trend? Is it for real? Does it work? I took it upon myself to find out! I’ve workshopped my money mindset, read money books, and engaged in discussions about money mindset. Over the past 6 months I’ve had a lot of fun increasing my money mindset and my monthly income has doubled! I’m … Read More

The #1 Reason You Are Underpaid

A few years ago I worked with a client who was earning just enough money to pay the bills, and not much else. She was tired of living paycheck-to-paycheck, just getting by, and she came to me for advice. She thought getting a bachelor’s degree in her field would help her earn a higher salary, but the lack of a … Read More