The Olympic athletes make their sports look easy. So easy that we sometimes think:1. “that doesn’t look so hard; I could do that” OR2. “that is impossible; you have to …
Acclimating to the latest changes
In the early days of the pandemic lockdown, a lot of folks felt scared and just wanted life to go back to normal. Now as we return to offices and …
Choices for the New Normal
If you had asked me a year ago if I had 3 to 4 hours a day to exercise (and extra to go to yoga class 3x a week), I …
Small Tweaks
After a year of the pandemic, some folks are still working from home – and are kind of over it. I love this piece written by a former client, Catherine, …
What kind of tired are you? (and a new online career group starts in early April)
I know that as a mature adult, it’s my job to meet my own needs: spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically. Sometimes it feels like a bigger job than others, especially …
Comfortable
This week’s topic in my online career coaching group was Visioning. Folks had wonderful visions of their ideal work which they reported made them feel satisfied, purposeful, content, fulfilled, excited, …
Brave
I talk to my clients about courage and bravery a lot. It’s not because potential clients approach me and say they want to be more courageous or braver, but rather …
So long, 2020…
I’m not going to lie; I’m really glad that 2020 is over. The stress of the pandemic was a lot to deal with. From social isolation to figuring out new …
Gratitude and a Broken Elbow
Every year I write a blog about gratitude in November. This year it seemed especially important, with my right elbow in a post-surgery splint and sling… On election night, I …
Networking during a pandemic (and an online career group starting Sept 15)
Right now may be a difficult time to search for a job, but it is a great time to build your network! And networking is career development that can absolutely …