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
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
How to handle personal problems when you have to work
A few years ago, right around Thanksgiving, the relationship I was in ended very abruptly. I discovered a big deal-breaker between us that I was not able to handle, and he reacted very badly to my bringing it up. Physical threats were made, police were called, and the whole thing had to end right then and there. It was a … Read More
What to do when you don’t know what to do
It just happened again to me last week. I caught myself throwing up my hands about a sticky situation regarding a family trip, and just concluding that there was no good answer. “Well, I guess we’ll just have to all be miserable for those 5 days. I don’t know what else to do!” But those words haunted me. “I don’t … 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
100 Ways to Practice Self-Care
Are you feeling exhausted? Overwhelmed? Stressed? Are you sick and tired? And sick and tired of being sick and tired? So am I. Today I did something to manage my stress, to reduce my overwhelm, and recharge my energy. I practiced self-care. Here I am in my hotel room in Denver at a 5 day business training, and I am … 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
Declutter your digital life
Is your inbox out of control? Does Facebook steal hours of your life? Is your head naturally tilted downward from looking at your phone? Yeah, me too. Fortunately I recently had the opportunity to revisit a topic I’ve written about before when I was invited to facilitate a Lunch n’ Learn on decluttering your digital life. And it was a … 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
39 Ways to up your Awesomeness Quotient
Hey there! Did you know you’re awesome? It’s true! We’re all awesome (yes, even that jerk that cut you off in traffic). You’re awesome just for reading this blog today. True story. Though it’s also true that awesomeness comes easier to some. Too often we squash our own awesomeness with preconceived notions, unrealistic life expectations, shoulding ourselves, and all that … Read More