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
Don’t believe others more than you believe in yourself
Believing in myself is a theme that’s come up for me throughout my life. I was raised in abuse, poverty, addiction, and mental illness. Good role models were few and far between. I was surrounded by people struggling to just barely survive, yet when I was 8 years old I made a decision that changed my life. In that moment … Read More
When your job isn’t working out
Sometimes you know it on your very first day of work….. this job is not going to work out. Sometimes your new job is great at first and you find out things aren’t quite what you thought they would be. There are many reasons your job isn’t working out but the result is the same- it sucks. So what do you … Read More
What to do when someone pisses you off at work
Someone is bound to piss you off at some point in your career. Even the most rational and reasonable people get angry sometimes. I certainly do. So, you get angry at your boss, a co-worker, or client. What do you do? How do you handle yourself professionally? For years I didn’t get angry. Or, well, I suppose I did and … Read More
A fun way to reconnect
Ever need to get back on the same page with someone or with a group of people? Could be your coworker, your team, or your spouse or your family. I get it- we’re all busy. And sometimes that busyness means losing touch with important people in our work and our lives. No matter who you work (or live) with we … Read More
3 Phrases to Stop Conflict Before It Happens
Disagreements happen. Especially during an election year! It’s normal that conflict makes you uncomfortable. I would estimate at least 90% of the population would prefer their workday be completely tension-free. Maybe some challenges within the work itself, but as for interpersonal tension, most prefer ZERO. However, in close quarters, toes are bound to get stepped on. Sometimes opinions get shared by … Read More
How to deal with the office bully
Every office has one- the office bully. That person who intimidates and manipulates those around him- disrupting work, destroying morale, and making everyone in the office as miserable as he is. I’ve worked with bullies who were my co-workers, my employees, and my boss. It mattered little if I was the manager or the employee- an office bully bullies indiscriminately, … Read More
How to have a difficult conversation at work
Yesterday I attended a court hearing with my former employer regarding my employment. I’m the one who called the hearing but I wasn’t sure I was going to go through with it. The thought of having to have yet another difficult conversation with my former employer caused me no small amount of stress! It’s always stressful to have a difficult … Read More
Moving past resentment
Last month I was fired. I’m fine with it, really, yet I found myself feeling anger and resentment about how bad things were before I was fired and the fact that I didn’t get to leave on my own terms. I was angry at the organization leadership, and also at myself. I blamed my employer for poor communication, and lack of leadership. … Read More
19 Ways to Honor Yourself and Others
In a recent job interview, the business owner spoke about honoring her employees and clients. I love the concept of honoring and have been giving a lot of thought to how honoring myself and others fits into my life. In many ways I already live my life with honor, though I haven’t thought of it in those terms, specifically. Starting … Read More
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