Blog Articles
What would you do if you weren’t afraid?
What would you do if you weren’t afraid? A while back I watched Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, discuss her book Lean In. During her talk she asked that question, and it has really stuck with me. What would I do if I weren’t afraid? What would I do if I knew I...
Exploring the Artistic Area in the World of Work
Four weeks ago I shared about vocational foreclosure and recommended taking a proactive approach to avoiding career crisis points by intentionally exploring all facets of the world of work before making any career decisions. The goal is to really discover who you are...
Four Critical Elements in Landing a Really Great Job
I wanted to take a break this week from exploring the world of work to share four critical elements in landing a really great job. Not just a job, job. But a job that you will be excited to wake up to each morning. The first step towards reaching that goal is gaining...
Exploring the Investigative Area in the World of Work
Two weeks ago I shared about vocational foreclosure and recommended choosing a proactive approach to avoiding career crisis points by taking the time and opportunity to thoroughly explore the world of work and really discover who you are before you narrow your...
Exploring the Realistic Area in the World of Work
I discussed last week how career crisis points can often be avoided if you take the time and opportunity to thoroughly explore the world of work and really discover who you are before you narrow your interests or make a decision on a major and career path. You can...
Are You Vocationally Foreclosed?
We all know people – friends, classmates, family, co-workers, and neighbors – that have come to a point where it hits them that what they are currently doing or studying is just not working for them anymore. They reach a crisis point of some kind when they realize...
Soft Skills Make All the Difference
I had a great feedback meeting this week with one of my clients and his family. I love the feedback meeting where I get to share the results of all the assessments my clients take and help them come up with a game plan for moving forward. This meeting was especially...
Emotional Intelligence and Adding Value at Work
Emotional intelligence is a hot topic these days, and rightly so. It is a critical factor in both our professional and personal success. American psychologist Daniel Goleman identified five components that go into our emotional intelligence: awareness of our own...
Career passion is inspiring
I watched an inspiring interview with businessman and philanthropist Warren Buffett, Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. He is incredibly passionate about his work, and I was so inspired not only by what he shared about leadership, mentorship, and careers, but...
Job, Career, or Calling?
This past Saturday we celebrated our oldest son’s 21st birthday. It was so fun being together as a family and very exciting to hear him enthusiastically share about how much he is enjoying one of his classes that is directly related to his major. David and I sincerely...
