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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!
It’s Time for a Mid-Year Career Refresh
My grandparents were faithful Christmas Club savers at their local bank. Starting in June, they would deposit money in a special account each month, so they would have savings ready to go for the holidays. While many retailers have Christmas-in-the-summer sales, it’s also a good time to take this halfway point in the calendar year […]
Everboarding Improves Talent Retention
The Association of Talent Development (ATD) reports that the amount of information new hires learn in the first few days and weeks can be overwhelming. Unfortunately, many organizations consider onboarding a one-and-done process with tutorial videos and copious digital resources to comb through on your own. It’s a victory if you can find the bathroom […]
Prepared For A Job Change? 5 Strategies That Can Help
While unemployment rates are deceptively low, job layoffs, company re-organizations, and downsizing are ubiquitous. As the Greek philosopher Herclitus said, “The only thing that is constant is change.” My question to you is, are you ready for it? Job security is an illusion in this day and age, and, as an executive coach, I talk […]
6 Ways Sleep Deprivation Is Killing You and Your Career
Sleep helps the body and mind regenerate. While sleeping, your body also regenerates, and your mind prepares for the upcoming day. Failure to get enough sleep will put you in a sleep-deprived mode. When you suffer from sleep deprivation, you put yourself at several risks – increasing the likelihood of experiencing certain mental health concerns […]
Remarkable Health Benefits of Getting Outdoors
I’m so excited to feature this article by Julie Singh, which originally appeared in TripOutside. If you’re a self-professed homebody, you could seriously benefit from a change of scenery. Spending time in nature could improve your physical and mental health, ward off illness, and actually make you happier! As the Father of Western Medicine, Hippocrates, […]
Is Dressing for Success Still a Thing?
The workplace continues to evolve, and with this comes changes in almost every aspect of business, such as office processes, business transactions, and even dress codes. As companies become more and more open to the idea of employees showcasing their personalities through their work and the way they dress, does the old adage “dressing for […]
Finding New Year’s Inspiration: A Poem For 2020 And Beyond
As we head into a new year, I wanted to share a poem written by one of my clients. This client, who I’ll call Mary, has worked in lots of positions that have paid the bills over the years, but now she’s looking to do something where she can touch people’s lives in a more […]
My TEDxBloomingtonWomen Debut
I have always been a goal driven and ambitious woman and my aspiration to give a TED talk has not been kept secret. I became more focused on achieving this goal 3 years ago when I attended my first TEDWomen event in New Orleans. TEDWomen is part of the TED enterprise. This thematic event has […]
Ten Tips to Take Control of Your Career
This amazing guest post comes from my colleague and Design a Career With Purpose event co-creator, Kris Taylor. Given the overall importance of our careers to our well-being and the amount of time and energy we put into our careers, I am always amazed (and sometimes dismayed) at how passively many accept a “less than” […]
Invest in Yourself – And Others
In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, make sure you carve out time to consider what you need to honor your life and career in 2020. Professional development is a great investment in your continuous career journey, whether you are starting a new role or entrepreneurial venture, or trying to maximize your career […]
Want a Better Life? Career? Then Do This!
On Saturday, October 26th, you would have questioned my judgement. It was cold, wet and windy in Indiana. I had been gone most of the month and was preparing for even more travel – so you know what that means as far as “to do” lists. None the less, I spontaneously called the Inn at […]
Pace Yourself This Holiday: 5 Tips For Going The Distance
Oh for the days when Thanksgiving heralded the start of the holidays. Over the past few years, it seems that a kind of holiday creep has overtaken the days of autumn. The holiday roll-out in the U.S. has gotten earlier and earlier – to the point where, anymore, Halloween is the official start of the […]
Work Boundaries: Say Goodbye to Super Woman Syndrome
One month into my new job, I’m incredibly excited thinking about the positive inroads I’ll be able to make for my organization. To say that I’m energized, and ready-to-go is an understatement. At the same time – as a Type-A personality and recovering workaholic – I’m also doing my level best to calm the racehorse […]
Playing To Your Strengths: Finding Your “Zone”
We hear it often…it’s better to play to your strengths rather than trying to fix your weaknesses. While that may seem like a “no-brainer,” especially when it comes to work and career, it’s surprising how many of us continue to work against our own proverbial grain. We’ve all heard about the challenges of trying to […]
