9 Life Lessons Learned Writing a Book

I’m in the final stages of editing my book and there’s much work left to do. I’ve been working on my book since, well, the real beginning was 2 years ago. In that time there have been starts and stops, celebrations and setbacks, tears and recriminations. The journey is more important than the destination. The process of writing my book … Read More

9 Productivity Tips for Working From Home

Working from home is an ideal scenario for many professionals and entrepreneurs, but if you’ve worked from home you know it’s not as idyllic as it sounds. There’s the dog barking at the mailman and last night’s dishes sitting in the sink. There’s your bed right there, all cozy and warm, and you’re feeling a little sleepy so why not … Read More

6 Strategies to Turn Down a Coffee Date

One moment you’re conversing with someone you just met at a networking event and then it happens… “I’d love to talk to you more about this over coffee,” he says, handing you a business card. If you’re an introvert like me you cringe every time someone casually says, “Let’s grab a coffee!” I feign enthusiasm, hoping they won’t pin me … Read More

How to get more of what you want

I often ask new clients what they want from their career and most people find this question surprisingly difficult question to answer. Too often people do what they think they should do, or want what they think they should want. It’s uncommon to know what you actually, really, truly want, particularly when it comes to making decisions that affect other … 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

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

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

7 Signs It’s Time to Quit Your Job

It’s Sunday night. You’re curled up on the couch watching The Walking Dead and that’s when it hits you- you’d rather face a zombie horde than go to work tomorrow. Some call it the “Sunday scaries”; it’s the sense of dread that creeps in when you realize the weekend is over and tomorrow you have to go back to work. … Read More