Caroline Dowd-Higgins
About Caroline Dowd-Higgins
Posts by Caroline Dowd-Higgins:
Be a High Achiever Instead of a Workaholic
As a recovering workaholic, I have finally come to terms with the reality that workaholism is unhealthy and unsustainable. The tragic reality of workaholism is that is also leads to unhappiness and burnout in life and career. I believe that suffering is optional and now I’m focusing on being a high achiever instead if a […]
Organizations are Serious About The “No Jerks” Policy When Hiring
Over the last 20 years as a career & professional development consultant, I have worked with countless employers seeking ideal candidates to fill critical roles in their organizations. Regardless of the career field, recruiters and hiring managers agree that after the basic criteria of skills and competencies are met, candidates are accepted or eliminated based […]
Autonomy, Mastery, and Purpose in Your Career
I follow the work of Adam Grant, an Organizational Psychologist at Wharton and I’m an avid fan of his podcast WorkLife. Many thanks to Adam Grant who shared a great HBR piece by Ethan Bernstein, Hayley Blunden, Andrew Brodsky, Wonbin Sohn, and Ben Waber about the Implications of Working Without an Office. Like many, I’ve […]
Your Woking Life with Nicole Lynn Lewis
Nicole Lynn Lewis recalls being Black teen mom who entered The College of William & Mary and graduated with honors four years later.
