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Savvy Professional Career Wisdom by Caroline Dowd-Higgins
This is Not the Career I Ordered is read by thousands of careerists around the globe. With savvy tools, inspiration, and resources, this timeless book empowers you to enjoy your career, and love your life!
Meaningful Recognition Ideas for Colleagues
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, this an opportune time to consider how you can recognize people in your workplace for their service to your organization. The research indicates that when people feel valued and appreciated on the job it enhances their satisfaction, productivity, and organizational morale. According to Annamarie Mann and Nate Dvorak from Gallup […]
Ambition is Not a Dirty Word
The career landscape provides you with a myriad of choices about where to work and how to advance your career. Be proactive about how to become a promotable player and confidently consider the leaders with whom you want to work — or not. During a mock interview with my client Collette, I asked her if […]
Improving Your Future Career Prospects During COVID-19
Life hasn’t been easy for any of us over the last year, and many changes have taken place as a result of the global pandemic. Some of these changes relate to employment. Millions of people have lost their jobs according to published figures, college grads have been forced to wait for employment, and those who […]
There is No Mind Reading in The Career World
Gone are the days when working hard was enough to earn recognition or a promotion in the career world. Take control of your career trajectory and design your unique path. In addition to mapping out your career future, be sure to tap the wisdom of those who can empower you to achieve your goals. Keeping […]
Life Changes as a Result of a Global Pandemic
While I still cringe at the ubiquitous use of the phrase “new normal” – the pandemic has led to some positive changes for which I am grateful. I read a compelling piece about the joint effort of Parade and the Cleveland Clinic that surveyed 1000 Americans during the past few months of COVID-19. The results […]
Change Your Mind: Change Your Life
I hope you enjoy this guest post by Kathleen Cameron. Change your mind. It’s easier said than done. Truly understanding yourself and learning how to appreciate what you are capable of is pivotal in achieving whatever your goal may be. This is not only true for specific goals, this is for people with health goals, […]
Thank you, Ruth Bader Ginsburg
I believe you could hear a collective gasp across the country when the news of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing hit the news on the evening of September 18, 2020. Small in stature and truly mighty, the notorious RBG was “…a tireless and resolute champion of justice.” stated by her colleague, Supreme Court Chief Justice John […]
Give Grace During the Time of Covid
As we move into the 6-month mark recognizing how COVID-19 has changed our lives, the stress is palpable. Many parents and students are struggling with online learning, childcare, and trying to work from home while also supervising virtual education for young children. That challenge intensifies if those parents have returned to a place of work […]
Are You a Video Meeting Bully?
Many thanks to my friend, Anna Seacat for sharing her wisdom in this blog post. *** When a VP insisted that everyone in his meetings “show yourself” on camera, his Directors and Managers perceived this as a new rule and also made it a requirement in their meetings. A perfect environment for video bullies was […]
6 Ways to Navigate Personal & Professional Change in the COVID Era
I’m grateful to my friend, Liz Freedman for sharing her story in this guest post. 2020 has been one for the record books, in nearly all negative ways. But up until a few weeks ago, my family had been mostly spared. I am fortunate that my husband and I have jobs which have mostly allowed […]
Easy Hacks to Beat Zoom Fatigue
Before mandatory shelter-in-place, which necessitated working from home I had never spent so much time on Zoom.Meetings with geographically distant colleagues via Zoom were a great way to connect with anyone, anywhere but it was not the primary way I conducted business. Whether you are using Zoom, Teams, or one of the many online meeting […]
Why Leading a Virtual Team is Disorienting and What to Do About it
The guest blog post was written by my amazing friend and colleague, Kris Taylor who founded Evergreen Leadership and co-founded LEAP to help freelancers and entrepreneurs thrive. I am grateful to have Kris in my life and delighted to share her savvy blog to help you navigate your new virtual normal. I still remember my […]
Autonomy, Mastery, and Purpose at Work in a Global Pandemic
I follow the work of Adam Grant, an Organizational Psychologist at Wharton and I’m an avid fan of his podcast WorkLife. The title of Adam’s podcast is very similar to my Your Working Life podcast, but Adam you should know – my podcast came before yours. I hope you check it out! Many thanks to […]
Career Recovery: Be Resilient After a COVID-19 Job Loss
The global pandemic has forced millions into unemployment with business closings and an economic downturn that beat the Great Recession. A common denominator for both tumultuous job markets is the necessity for job seekers to showcase resiliency and recovery as they navigate their career future. Here are some essential tips to help you deal with […]
