Stop trying too hard

“I don’t know, it just seems like you’re trying too hard,” she wrote. That’s the feedback I received when I recently asked a colleague to look over my marketing materials. At first I was angry. I thought, “what am I supposed to do with that?! That’s not good feedback!” “Is there anything more annoying than nonspecific feedback,” I ranted to no one … Read More

My best career tip

As a Career Coach, I work with career professionals and entrepreneurs who are looking to level up. They are usually looking for work or looking to increase their income. There are lots of tools and support I use to work with clients to help them reach their goals. There is one tip I give every client I work with. That’s … Read More

When to say yes, when to say no

As a recovering “yes-er”, I have spent a lot of time thinking about how and when to say no. I was determined to master the skill of saying no and I’ve had a lot of practice at it. For many years, I found it much easier to say no in personal situations and much harder to say no in professional situations. … Read More

Women’s Stories of the Entrepreneurial Spirit

Do what you love and success will follow. It’s never too late to pursue your dream. Go out and build your empire. Since the 2008 recession entrepreneurship has become increasingly popular. Technology has increased opportunities for new business ventures and made it even easier to become an entrepreneur. But what does it mean to do work you really love? What … Read More

How to love a job you hate

The feeling of dread rises up every Sunday night. Tomorrow is Monday morning, and tomorrow you have to go back to the job you hate. Walking in the door every morning is defeating. You’re overworked and unappreciated, or you’re bored and ignored. You leave work feeling drained and its all you can do to fall into bed at the end … Read More

How to be authentic in business

If you want to be promoted, be authentic. If you want to grow your business, be authentic. If you want to be respected, be authentic. If you want to stand out in business, be authentic. Authenticity is an attribute that isn’t often mentioned when it comes to professional development, yet it’s a major factor in business success. Why? Because we … Read More

I’m a failure

Four months ago I launched my full-time coaching business and I failed. Yep, you heard it here first, I’m a failure. I’ve failed many times in many ways. Now if you’re thinking this is some motivational post where I’m going to tell you how failing is awesome, well, I’m sorry, you’re wrong. Failing is not awesome. It sucks. It sucks hard. … Read More

Stand Up and Stand Out In Work and Life

You’re intelligent and hardworking. You have a great work ethic. Day in and day out, you get the job done. So why aren’t you making a greater impact in your work? Why are other people getting ahead and making more money while you’re just getting by? I see it every day- creative and talented businesswomen that are overworked, overwhelmed, and overlooked. Does … Read More

7 steps to get a promotion

Is your career or business in a slump? Is it beyond time for a raise? Are you waiting for someone, anyone, to recognize your potential and give you the opportunity to shine? Getting promoted in your career or your own business isn’t the result of doing quality work day-in-and-day-out. I’m sure there are some people who get promoted doing quality … Read More

An introvert’s guide to networking

Hi, my name is Chrysta and I’m an introvert. Most people are surprised to find out I’m an introvert because I’ve spent years, my whole life, really, learning to be extroverted when I need to be. Fake it ’til ya make it, baby! As a child I learned just how difficult it is to be an introvert moving from school … Read More